The Better Sleep Clinic

The Better Sleep Clinic We provide online consultations, run home diagnostic tests and provide highly effective treatments for sleep disorders, especially sleep apnea.

Our home diagnostic sleep tests reach you by next-day delivery and we provide rapid access to video consultations with our expert doctors. Start your journey to better sleep today.

Tried all the sleep tips and still can’t sleep?That was the position journalist Tom Ward found himself in before workin...
06/05/2026

Tried all the sleep tips and still can’t sleep?

That was the position journalist Tom Ward found himself in before working with for chronic insomnia.

He’d tried the usual advice: no screens, no caffeine, meditation, melatonin and better sleep hygiene.

But chronic insomnia often isn’t solved by another sleep hack.

CBTi helps people understand what is actually keeping insomnia going, whether that’s sleep anxiety, racing thoughts, spending too much time awake in bed, or the pressure to 'try harder' to sleep.

As Tom’s piece shows, insomnia can feel endless when you’re in it, but it is treatable.

Read the full article in GQ, link in bio.

'Bedtime stacking' is the latest sleep trend doing the rounds, and it’s another good example of something that looks lik...
26/04/2026

'Bedtime stacking' is the latest sleep trend doing the rounds, and it’s another good example of something that looks like self-care, but quietly undermines your sleep.

The idea is - you go to bed early, but take everything with you including your laptop, snacks, TV remote, skincare, emails etc... and work through it all before you sleep.

On the surface, it sort of seems productive, but from a sleep perspective, it’s problematic. Our brains learn through association, and one of the most important associations we try to build clinically is simply Bed = sleep.

When you start turning your bed into a place for admin, entertainment, eating, scrolling, and planning… you weaken that link, and that’s when we start to see people taking longer time to fall asleep, more night-time awakenings and that 'tired but wired' feeling the next day.

People often think sleep problems are about stress or workload, but in reality, small behavioural patterns like this can compound over time into something much bigger.

If you want a simple rule that actually works, keep your bed boring.

Most people with insomnia don’t have a 'sleep problem' in the way they think.Over time, sleep becomes something you try ...
24/04/2026

Most people with insomnia don’t have a 'sleep problem' in the way they think.

Over time, sleep becomes something you try to control:

- going to bed earlier
- staying in bed longer
- trying to switch off

And often, it backfires. CBTi works differently. It focuses on breaking that cycle and rebuilding a more natural pattern of sleep.

We’ve built our insomnia course around these principles, with monthly live webinars with Dr David Garley where you can ask questions and get guidance.

If sleep has become a struggle, this is where to start.

Dr David Garley recently contributed to an article in exploring snoring, sleep apnea, and the long list of 'solutions'...
22/04/2026

Dr David Garley recently contributed to an article in exploring snoring, sleep apnea, and the long list of 'solutions' people try to fix it.

“Like a giant straw finishing the last of a milkshake…”

That’s how one partner described their snoring.

And here’s the key point: snoring isn’t always just noise, it can be a sign of something more serious. We often see snoring as the early warning light, because when it’s linked to obstructive sleep apnea, it can mean:

- Poor quality sleep (even after 8 hours)
- Daytime fatigue and brain fog
- Increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease

And it doesn’t just affect you, it can also have an impact on your partner’s sleep, your mood and relationships and how you feel during the day.

So, if you are:

- Snoring regularly
- Waking up tired
- Noticing pauses in breathing

…it’s worth getting checked properly, because when you treat the cause, the difference can be dramatic.

20/04/2026

“I was an awful snorer… I was tired… I was disturbing my partner.”

Our patient Cathy shared her experience with us, and it’s one we hear all the time.

She suspected sleep apnea, booked a home sleep test, and within days had answers.

The process was simple:
Test delivered to her door → quick results → video consultation → diagnosis → treatment started.

Now?

“It’s been absolutely wonderful… it’s really worked.”

From diagnosis to treatment and ongoing support, everything was handled quickly and clearly — with follow-ups and a team there to answer any questions along the way.

If you’re snoring, constantly tired, or wondering if something isn’t right with your sleep… it might be worth looking into.

Sleep apnea is common, but it’s also very treatable.

Thanks to Cathy for sharing her story with us!

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Another 5 star review!After struggling with severe sleep apnea, our patient’s home sleep test showed an AHI of 50.8 even...
14/04/2026

Another 5 star review!

After struggling with severe sleep apnea, our patient’s home sleep test showed an AHI of 50.8 events per hour. For context, an AHI over 30 is considered severe.

AHI (Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index) measures how many times your breathing either stops or significantly reduces per hour of sleep.

After our patient starting CPAP treatment:

- Their AHI reduced to 1–2 events per hour (now within normal range)
- Oxygen levels improved significantly
- They had no more morning headaches
- They had noticeably more energy during the day

Alongside the results, they highlighted the importance of ongoing clinical support, describing our team as professional, knowledgeable and consistently helpful throughout, to read the review in full, visit our google business profile.

If you’re experiencing fatigue, poor sleep or low energy, it may be worth exploring further with a home sleep test. We send them out free next day delivery with your results back in 2 working days or less.

Menopause can have a real impact on sleep, mood and energy, but sometimes, it’s not the whole picture.Symptoms like fati...
12/04/2026

Menopause can have a real impact on sleep, mood and energy, but sometimes, it’s not the whole picture.

Symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep and brain fog are often attributed to menopause, but these same symptoms are also commonly seen in obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that is frequently undiagnosed.

When two conditions share symptoms, they don’t cancel each other out, they compound which is why treatment doesn’t always improve symptoms as much as expected.

This isn’t about replacing one diagnosis with another, it’s about making sure nothing is missed.

If symptoms are ongoing or not improving as expected, it may be worth looking a little deeper.

A home sleep test can help identify or rule out sleep apnea, book on our website www.thebettersleepclinic.co.uk

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I'm just tired is something we hear all the time in our clninc. Most people don’t question it, they assume it’s:– work– ...
09/04/2026

I'm just tired is something we hear all the time in our clninc.

Most people don’t question it, they assume it’s:

– work
– stress
– getting older

So they push through, but ongoing fatigue isn’t normal.

It’s often a sign of something underlying such as insomnia or sleep apnea.

We speak to people all the time who’ve felt like this for years, until they realise it’s treatable, and everything changes.

If this sounds familiar, it might be worth looking at more closely.

08/04/2026

How many hours of sleep do I actually need? It's one of the questions was asked on , and it’s also one of the most common questions we hear in the clinic.

It’s why so many people turn to sleep trackers and apps, but here’s the problem:

Most of them only measure what happens at night.

– how long you slept
– how long it took to fall asleep
– how often you woke up

That’s useful, but it’s not the full picture. A better way to think about your sleep is - how do you feel during the day?

– energy
– focus
– mood
– ability to stay awake

If those are working well, your sleep probably is too. We’re all different, and your sleep needs are individual.

Your tracker can give you data, but it can’t always tell you how well your sleep is actually working for you.

Not all sleep problems are about routine.Sometimes, they’re about having the right support and the right approach.We hea...
31/03/2026

Not all sleep problems are about routine.

Sometimes, they’re about having the right support and the right approach.

We hear this often. People struggling for months (or years), trying everything, before finally finding something that actually works.

Here’s what one of our patients shared after starting CBTi with us:

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“After 12 months of chronic insomnia, I’d tried everything. I only wish I’d found them sooner.

Just 3 weeks in, I go to bed without stress and finally feel back in control of my sleep.

The Better Sleep Clinic and Dr David Garley has been supporting me with chronic insomnia for the past 3 weeks. I developed chronic insomnia at 61, almost 12 months ago, and had tried everything including GP-prescribed medications. I knew CBTi was recommended but not freely available in my area, and other clinics felt too expensive. I also tried an online CBTi platform, but found it increased my sleep anxiety.

The Better Sleep Clinic and Dr David Garley has been supporting me with chronic insomnia for the past 3 weeks. I developed chronic insomnia at 61, almost 12 months ago, and had tried everything including GP-prescribed medications. I knew CBTi was recommended but not freely available in my area, and other clinics felt too expensive. I also tried an online CBTi platform but found it increased my sleep anxiety.

If you’re struggling with sleep, you’re not alone. We can help.

We were featured in looking at snoring solutions, and what actually works.From lozenges to nasal strips to air purifie...
27/03/2026

We were featured in looking at snoring solutions, and what actually works.

From lozenges to nasal strips to air purifiers, there’s no shortage of products promising a quieter night. But the reality is more nuanced.

As Dr David Garley shared in the article, snoring isn’t one-size-fits-all. Simple changes like sleep position can make a real difference — particularly if snoring is worse on your back. Even something as straightforward as using a pillow to support side sleeping can help.

Some over-the-counter options may help in specific situations (like congestion or allergies), but many don’t address the underlying cause, especially when snoring is driven by airway collapse.

The key takeaway:
If snoring is persistent, loud, or linked with symptoms like choking or daytime fatigue, it’s worth looking deeper.

Because sometimes, snoring isn’t just snoring.

20/03/2026

Did you catch on this morning with and ?

Dr Garley was talking about wearable technology and sleep, and how, sometimes, it can actually make things worse.

While sleep trackers can be helpful for building awareness, they’re not always accurate. We often see people become overly focused on their data, second-guessing their sleep and feeling more anxious about it.

The reality is, sleep isn’t something you can control perfectly. The more pressure you put on it, the harder it becomes.

If your tracker is helping you build better habits - great. But if it’s making you worry more about your sleep, it might be time to take a step back.

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