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

Sleep matters for everyone - but for neurodivergent people, it can come with unique and lifelong challenges. Differences...
19/02/2026

Sleep matters for everyone - but for neurodivergent people, it can come with unique and lifelong challenges.

Differences in body clock timing, sensory sensitivities, executive functioning, and co-occurring conditions mean that “standard” sleep advice sometimes doesn’t fit. Many neurodivergent people experience delayed sleep times, late-night alertness, difficulty winding down, or ongoing insomnia, even when they’re doing their best to follow the rules.

In our latest blog, we explore why sleep can look different for neurodivergent minds and what actually helps, covering topics like delayed body clocks, sensory-friendly sleep environments, time blindness, light exposure, melatonin timing, and how evidence-based therapies like CBT-I can be adapted to work with neurodivergence rather than against it.

Understanding the “why” behind sleep difficulties is often the first step toward meaningful, compassionate change.

👉 Read the full blog to learn more about neuro-affirming approaches to better sleep.

Sleep isn’t a luxury - it’s an act of self-care that supports your mind, body, and mood. Prioritising rest helps you fee...
14/02/2026

Sleep isn’t a luxury - it’s an act of self-care that supports your mind, body, and mood. Prioritising rest helps you feel more energised, balanced, and ready to tackle the day.

Even small habits, like a consistent bedtime, a screen-free wind-down, or a few minutes of mindfulness, can make a meaningful difference. This February, give yourself permission to rest.

You deserve it. 🩷

Holiday mode can disrupt sleep, but getting back into rhythm doesn’t have to be hard 🌅Changes to routine during holidays...
05/02/2026

Holiday mode can disrupt sleep, but getting back into rhythm doesn’t have to be hard 🌅

Changes to routine during holidays often mean later nights, sleep-ins, and less regular schedules. While enjoyable, these shifts can move your body clock later, making early mornings feel harder once normal routines resume.

February is a natural time to gently reset. Regular wake-up times help anchor your circadian rhythm, while morning light exposure signals your brain to be alert. Staying hydrated during the day and allowing time to wind down in the evening can also support sleep at night.

Small, gradual adjustments can improve alertness, mood, and concentration, helping your sleep support your wellbeing as the year gets underway.

Not every sleepless night is insomnia. But if poor sleep has become the norm, it may be time to reach out for support.Ch...
29/01/2026

Not every sleepless night is insomnia. But if poor sleep has become the norm, it may be time to reach out for support.

Chronic insomnia often persists because we get caught in the sleep–stress cycle: worrying about sleep makes it even harder to rest. The good news? Evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) are highly effective.

If your sleep hasn’t improved with lifestyle changes, professional guidance can help you get to the root cause.

www.sleepmattersperth.com.au

The summer holidays are great for slowing down, but they can throw kids’ sleep routines off track.Later bedtimes, extra ...
22/01/2026

The summer holidays are great for slowing down, but they can throw kids’ sleep routines off track.

Later bedtimes, extra screen time, busy days and long sleep-ins all add up to tired mornings (and tricky school transitions later).

A few gentle steps now can help:
🕒 Establish a regular wake-up time.
📵 Turn screens off at least 30 minutes before bed.
🌤 Get daylight early in the day to support their body clock.

Healthy habits now mean smoother mornings when school starts again. And if sleep challenges continue once routines return, our team is here to help.

📍 Australia-wide via Telehealth or in-clinic consults in Perth
📞 (08) 6107 6828

Mindfulness can be a helpful way to settle your mind before bed.Mindfulness isn’t about “switching off” your thoughts. I...
15/01/2026

Mindfulness can be a helpful way to settle your mind before bed.

Mindfulness isn’t about “switching off” your thoughts. It’s about noticing them without getting pulled into worry or frustration. This gentle shift can calm the nervous system and reduce the mental chatter that keeps many people awake at night.

Our psychologists often use mindfulness-based approaches as part of their treatment for sleep difficulties, helping you build skills that support both rest and emotional wellbeing. Even a few minutes a day can make a meaningful difference over time.

📞 (08) 6107 6828
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Tired of guessing what’s wrong with your sleep? 😴Our Comprehensive Sleep Health Assessment gives you real answers – from...
13/01/2026

Tired of guessing what’s wrong with your sleep? 😴

Our Comprehensive Sleep Health Assessment gives you real answers – from the comfort of your own bed.
- Wear a discreet, wireless device for 5–7 nights (no hospital, no wires!).
-Tracks everything: brain activity, breathing, oxygen levels, heart rate, movement & even noise.
- Combined with your sleep diary for a full picture of your habits
- Analysis + personalised plan from a sleep psychologist

Perfect if you:

1. Struggle to fall or stay asleep
2. Wake up unrefreshed
3. Snore or stop breathing
4. Have shift work or irregular schedules
5. Just want to optimise your sleep for better performance & wellbeing

Before you dive into making new goals for the year, make sure you’re getting the sleep you need to follow through on the...
08/01/2026

Before you dive into making new goals for the year, make sure you’re getting the sleep you need to follow through on them.

Poor sleep can affect motivation, concentration, mood, and self-control - the very tools you rely on when building new habits.

For people feeling stuck, the right support can make a real difference. Sleep psychologists use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and practical behavioural strategies to help improve sleep and strengthen the skills needed for setting (and keeping) goals.

Good rest doesn’t just support your health, it supports your plans for the year ahead.

Call (08) 6107 6828 to make an appointment with the Sleep Matters team.

Ever noticed you (or your partner) snore louder or feel more wrecked on Monday after a “relaxing” weekend? You’re not im...
06/01/2026

Ever noticed you (or your partner) snore louder or feel more wrecked on Monday after a “relaxing” weekend? You’re not imagining it. 💤 Researchers call it “Social Apnoea” – a proven 18% increase in moderate-to-severe sleep apnoea events on Saturday nights compared to weeknights.

The fix isn’t giving up weekends – it’s tiny bits of consistency that protect your heart, energy and mood all week long-term. Swipe for the science and 3 simple habits that make a huge difference.

✨ New research shows how better sleep helps reduce negative thinking and gets you back in action, boosting your mood.Van...
04/01/2026

✨ New research shows how better sleep helps reduce negative thinking and gets you back in action, boosting your mood.

Vanika Lall, UWA PhD student, studied 127 adults in a CBT-based mood program: better sleep led to less repetitive negative thinking (those unhelpful loops like rumination) and more behavioural activation (doing things that matter)—and that’s what improved mood. The direct sleep-mood link disappeared once these two influences were accounted for!

Dr Melissa Ree, Sleep Matters director, is one of Vanika’s supervisors and she comments “ it’s important that we’re starting to get data that helps us understand HOW treating poor sleep improves depression – we hope that research like this will pave the way to optimise treatment and also improve the uptake of CBT-Insomnia in mental health settings – until now, it’s been clear that CBT-I improves depression, but it’s been less clear how it has such a powerful impact”

Takeaway:
Treating insomnia doesn’t just improve sleep health, it helps break the cycle of worry and jump start engagement with life. Sleep health itit’s not self-care, it’s mental-investment.

Treating insomnia doesn’t just improve sleep health, it helps break the cycle of worry and jumpstart engagement with life.

Read more about the study in our new blog: https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/from-nighttime-to-bright-times-how-better-sleep-canlift-us-out-of-the-blues/

Catch the full paper here:
https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/the-link-between-improvement-in-sleep-and-depressed-mood-explorin/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Heading away for the holidays? Travel can be exciting, but time zone changes can leave you feeling wide awake when you s...
18/12/2025

Heading away for the holidays? Travel can be exciting, but time zone changes can leave you feeling wide awake when you should be asleep.

Here are our top tips to minimise jet lag:

1. At your destination, spend time outside during daylight hours to help reset your internal clock
2. Stay hydrated and limit caffeine and alcohol
3. If you need a nap at your new destination, keep it as short as possible and as early as possible in the day
4. Aim for a consistent rising time once you arrive

Small adjustments before and during your trip can help you arrive rested, not wrecked.

Learn more about jet lag: https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/navigating-jet-lag

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