Our world class Insomnia Clinic is run by sleep psychologists and physicians who specialise in the treatment of insomnia.
Does this work?
The Insomnia Workshop is a specialised programme based on the latest international research.
We have obtained excellent results for those who complete the full course of activities.
Individual consultations are also available with our highly qualified specialists.
Bookings / Enquiries
T 02 9114 0000 F 02 9114 0010
When
Thursdays. Workshop times and individual consultation appointments are variable.
Where
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research Insomnia Clinic
431 Glebe Point Road,
Glebe, NSW 2037
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Cost
$600 for five hours of psychology services (educational material and individual consultation).
With a mental healthcare plan you will be eligible for a rebate of $190.
Referrals, including a mental healthcare plan, are required from your General Practitioner in order to obtain a Medicare rebate.
If you have private health insurance please check with your fund, as you may eligible for a higher refund.
Insomnia Workshop - Outline
The Insomnia Workshop consists of two group sessions and two individual consultations designed to help you "re-learn" better sleeping techniques:
Session I
"About Sleep": Presentation of factual up-to-date information on sleep, medications and the impact of poor sleep patterns on daily living.
"Changing Sleep Behaviours": How you can improve your sleep by doing 'sleep things' differently
Session II
"Changing Your Thinking About Sleep": Increasing awareness of how unhelpful thoughts impact negatively on sleep
"Your Sleep Now": By now you will have your own individual programme of what suits you in relation to managing sleep and lifestyle factors. It is now time to consolidate the information and techniques.
Session III individual consultation
Session IV individual consultation
Resources
'Sleep / Wake Diary': to assess your sleep patterns throughout the programme.
Questionnaires: to monitor sleep quality, fatigue, mood, medications and perceptions.
Information: notes, booklets and helpful hints - all designed to help you in changing your sleep patterns.
Consultants
Delwyn Bartlett PhD MAPS
Lynne Paisley MPsych MAPS
Lauren Brown DPsych MAPS
Dianne Richards BSocSci (Hons) Assoc MAPS
Brett Toelle PhD MAPS
Jennifer Mackenzie BA PG Dip. (Psych) Assoc MAPS
Insomnia - the facts
Most people need between 6.5 hours and 8.5 hours of sleep to function and feel that they can manage life adequately.
If individuals don't have enough rest time during the working week, having 1-2 extra hour(s) of sleep on non-working days is usually a good way of catching up.
Insomnia is a term used to describe a distressing situation where a person has difficulty in falling asleep, going back to sleep or waking too early. In this situation a person usually feels their level of sleep is inadequate for their needs.
Insomnia is common and recent research suggests that up to one third of the population may have at least one symptom of insomnia. Women report insomnia symptoms nearly twice as often compared with men.
Insomnia impacts on daily living with some individuals reporting problems like: a lack of energy, irritability, poor performance at work, memory difficulties or concentration problems.
Treating insomnia reduces health risks and help individuals feel better and more confident about their sleep.
Insomnia Research
We are looking for volunteers to take part in our insomnia studies.
For more information please
contact Sarah Newton-John on (02) 9114 0436.
Important note:
As all individuals are different, the Woolcock strongly urges you to consult with your physician to discuss any sleep problems and for professional medical advice.
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from information provided within these pages - the information presented here is of a general nature only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. Your doctor can help.
