Sleep Matters

Sleep Matters We help people sleep better and live better by offering treatment for common sleep disorders such as insomnia. West Perth, Como, & online.

Book an appointment or visit our website for information on improving sleep and wellbeing. Insomnia treatment clinic in West Perth & Como. We also assist with nightmares, body clock disturbance, shift workers, and daytime tiredness

Meet Melissa Ree and Paul Jeffery, the Directors behind Sleep Matters.We’re passionate about creating a service where pe...
23/04/2026

Meet Melissa Ree and Paul Jeffery, the Directors behind Sleep Matters.

We’re passionate about creating a service where people feel understood, supported, and receive care grounded in strong evidence.

If sleep or wellbeing challenges are affecting you or your family, we’re here to help.

Better nights. Brighter days 💙

Christel is a Clinical Psychologist (Registrar) supporting children aged 7+, teens, and adults with their sleep and well...
19/04/2026

Christel is a Clinical Psychologist (Registrar) supporting children aged 7+, teens, and adults with their sleep and wellbeing ⭐

She works with a range of sleep concerns, including difficulties falling or staying asleep, bedtime anxiety, circadian rhythm challenges, shift work, hypersomnia, and chronic nightmares. Christel also supports parents wanting calmer, more age-appropriate sleep routines for their children.

Drawing on evidence-based therapies including CBT-I and ACT, she helps clients understand the patterns affecting their sleep and build practical strategies that support more restful, restorative nights.

She also works with anxiety, stress, low confidence, and mood concerns, recognising how closely sleep and mental health are connected.

📍 Appointments available at our West Perth and Como clinics

If you’re lying awake night after night, or waking feeling unrefreshed no matter what you try, it can start to feel frus...
16/04/2026

If you’re lying awake night after night, or waking feeling unrefreshed no matter what you try, it can start to feel frustrating and exhausting. Chronic insomnia often continues because the patterns that drive it aren’t always obvious, and quick fixes rarely address the real cause.

Our Goodnight Insomnia Group Program focuses on changing the sleep patterns, habits, and thought processes that keep insomnia going. Using gold-standard treatments like CBT-I and ACT-I, you’ll learn practical, science-based strategies to help you fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and feel more energised during the day without relying on medication.

The program has been developed and refined over more than 20 years by Dr Melissa Ree and delivered by the experienced team at Sleep Matters, with group support helping many participants feel understood and motivated along the way. Most people who complete the program see meaningful improvements in their sleep.

The next start date for this program is Saturday, May 2nd.

👉 Get in touch to learn more or secure your place, and visit the webpage: https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/goodnight-insomnia-group-program/

Melissa was back at UWA again this year, teaching postgraduate clinical psychology students about insomnia treatment (qu...
08/04/2026

Melissa was back at UWA again this year, teaching postgraduate clinical psychology students about insomnia treatment (quite a rare thing in psychology training programs). Next, she'll dive into clinical supervision as students deliver the CBT-Insomnia group treatment at UWA's Robin Winkler Clinic.

This World Health Day, it’s worth remembering that health isn’t just about what we do during the day - it’s also shaped ...
07/04/2026

This World Health Day, it’s worth remembering that health isn’t just about what we do during the day - it’s also shaped by how well we sleep at night.

Sleep plays a critical role in physical health, mental wellbeing, immune function, memory, and emotional regulation. When sleep is disrupted, it can affect nearly every area of life, from energy and concentration to mood and resilience. Yet sleep difficulties are often overlooked or pushed aside.

The theme of World Health Day, led by the World Health Organization, reminds us that good health is built on strong foundations, and sleep, alongside nutrition and physical activity, is one of the most important.

If you’ve been struggling with sleep, you’re not alone, and support is available. Improving sleep isn’t just about better nights - it’s about better health overall.

You don’t need to earn rest this long weekend 🌙Rest can look different for everyone. It might be an earlier night, a slo...
05/04/2026

You don’t need to earn rest this long weekend 🌙
Rest can look different for everyone. It might be an earlier night, a slower morning, a quiet afternoon, or choosing not to fill every moment. However it looks for you, it is still worthwhile.

Sleep and rest are not things we need to “deserve” once everything else is finished. They are part of caring for our mental and physical wellbeing. This long weekend, we hope you can find a little space to unwind, recharge, and be gentle with yourself.

Stress and sleep are closely connected - when one is disrupted, the other often is too.During times of ongoing stress, t...
03/04/2026

Stress and sleep are closely connected - when one is disrupted, the other often is too.

During times of ongoing stress, the body can stay in a heightened state of alertness, making it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling refreshed. Over time, poor sleep can also make it more difficult to cope emotionally, concentrate, and manage daily pressures, creating a cycle that can feel hard to break.

This Stress Awareness Month is a good reminder to check in with yourself. Supporting your nervous system through rest, recovery, and consistent sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s part of caring for your wellbeing.

Please note our Easter holiday hours 🐣Our clinic will be closed from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April for the Easter...
02/04/2026

Please note our Easter holiday hours 🐣

Our clinic will be closed from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April for the Easter long weekend.

We’ll return to our usual hours after the holiday and will respond to any enquiries as soon as possible once we’re back.

We wish all of our clients and community a safe, restful, and happy Easter. 💛

Our Quarter 1 newsletter is here. January to March has been a busy start to the year across the clinic, with new blogs, ...
31/03/2026

Our Quarter 1 newsletter is here.
January to March has been a busy start to the year across the clinic, with new blogs, new clinicians joining the team, expanded services, and even a new website.

It’s been great to see things continue to grow and evolve, and we’re looking forward to what’s ahead.

Read more: https://mailchi.mp/2c6e2c6d98d5/ready-for-positive-change-10343930

As the seasons change, your sleep can too 🍂After the flexibility of summer - later nights, social events, holidays, and ...
26/03/2026

As the seasons change, your sleep can too 🍂

After the flexibility of summer - later nights, social events, holidays, and disrupted routines - it’s common for sleep to feel a little off by the time autumn arrives. The good news is that this time of year naturally supports resetting your body clock.

Cooler evenings, darker nights, and more consistent daily schedules all help signal to your brain when it’s time to wind down and rest.

You don’t need perfect sleep habits, just consistent cues. Small adjustments now can make a meaningful difference to your energy, mood, and focus over the coming months.

If sleep isn’t improving despite your efforts, support is available. Evidence-based treatment can help you reset your sleep and feel more like yourself again.

Reon is a Clinical Psychologist (Registrar) who works with teens (14+) and adults, with a strong interest in sleep and i...
23/03/2026

Reon is a Clinical Psychologist (Registrar) who works with teens (14+) and adults, with a strong interest in sleep and insomnia.

He takes a warm, down-to-earth approach to therapy, creating a space where people feel comfortable to talk openly and work through what’s been going on for them.

Reon supports clients experiencing sleep difficulties to better understand their sleep patterns and build practical, sustainable strategies for better rest. He also works with concerns such as anxiety, stress, low mood, and performance pressure—recognising how closely these can impact sleep.

His approach is collaborative and tailored to each person, helping you feel supported while working toward meaningful change.

📍 Available at Como & West Perth

Today is Close the Gap Day — an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing work needed to achieve equity in health outcomes f...
19/03/2026

Today is Close the Gap Day — an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing work needed to achieve equity in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“Closing the gap” is not just a policy goal, but a shared responsibility. It asks us to look closely at how care is accessed, delivered, and experienced, and to consider where inequities still exist.
In our work, this means being mindful of:
• creating culturally safe and respectful environments
• listening to and learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, histories, and stories
• recognising the broader social, historical, and systemic factors that shape health
Today — and every day — we remain committed to ongoing reflection, learning, and action.

Learn more about Close the Gap:
https://www.closethegap.org.au/

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