What causes poor sleep?

Irregular sleep and wake timing. Screen exposure close to bedtime. Late or heavy evening meals. Caffeine after mid-afternoon. Unmanaged stress load

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Mind & Sleep

Poor Sleep

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed despite adequate time in bed.

What it usually feels like

Taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep
Waking repeatedly through the night
Waking tired
Daytime drowsiness

What commonly contributes to it

Irregular sleep and wake timing
Screen exposure close to bedtime
Late or heavy evening meals
Caffeine after mid-afternoon
Unmanaged stress load

How we approach it

A structured rebuild of your evening routine, supported by calming therapies that teach the body to down-regulate. Three weeks is usually enough to see a clear change.

When to see a doctor instead

Loud snoring with pauses in breathing and daytime sleepiness may indicate sleep apnoea and needs a sleep study.

Programmes that often apply

These are the structured programmes most often recommended for this concern. Which one suits you — and whether any does — is decided at your assessment.