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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

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

17/12/2025

Attending UWA graduation last week week was a joy.
One of the highlights was seeing my psychology PhD student, Tom Walton, cross the stage. Watching students reach this point after years of intellectual stretch, persistence, and quiet hard work is always deeply rewarding.
I was also lucky to see a wonderful keynote from Dr Michelle Olaithe, whose reflections on advocacy and care for others clearly resonated with graduates and guests alike.
A wonderful reminder of why mentoring, teaching, and research matter. Congratulations to Tom and to all the graduates.

16/12/2025

😫 Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or waking too early?

You're not alone — and there is a proven solution.
Our Goodnight Insomnia group program is a 4-week program, designed by Associate Clinical Professor Melissa Ree, using gold-standard CBT-I treatment 🧠💤

✨ What you’ll get:
✔️ Evidence-based tools to improve sleep
✔️ Support from a small group of people who get it
✔️ Guidance from an experienced clinical psychologist
✔️ Practical strategies you can use for life — no medication needed

📅 Next group starts Jan 31st
🔢 Limited spots so we can provide personal solutions for you

👉 Find out more and register here: https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/goodnight-insomnia-group-program

11/12/2025

Rest isn’t a reward for finishing your to-do list. It’s part of what keeps you healthy.

This time of year, it’s easy to fall into the “go, go, go” mindset. But downtime supports your immune system, mental health and energy levels. In fact, sleep is your body’s most powerful recovery tool 💪

So if you’re slowing down over the holidays, don’t feel guilty. It’s not wasted time, it’s repair time.

A little extra rest now can help you start the new year feeling calmer and more resilient.

📞 (08) 6107 6828
🔗 www.sleepmattersperth.com.au

04/12/2025

We’ve been receiving wonderful feedback about our new Sleep Health Assessment!

So many people come to us feeling confused or frustrated about their sleep - not being sure whether their sleep is healthy or not. Our assessment is designed to give you clear, valuable insights into what's really going on. We want you to feel informed and empowered to take meaningful steps toward better rest.

Our Sleep Health Assessment includes:
🛏️ Multi-night medical-grade home sleep monitoring (Somfit)
🧠 Validated sleep and wellbeing questionnaires
👩‍⚕️ A 1:1 brief consultation with a Sleep Psychologist
📋 A personalised sleep report with clear findings and tailored recommendations

If you want to understand your sleep or are unsure what’s driving your sleep difficulties, this assessment offers clarity, direction, and a roadmap toward better sleep.

Call Sleep Matters on (08) 6107 6828 to learn more or make an appointment.

02/12/2025

🌙 Sleep Restriction: The CBT-I Strategy Everyone Fears (But Doesn’t Need To)

Many people arrive in clinic saying, “I’ll try anything… but not sleep restriction.” The name feels anxiety-provoking and unhelpful. It sounds like sleep will be taken away when you’re already exhausted.

However,:
While this intervention can result in some mild reduction in sleep time initially, but its true aim is to restrict time awake in bed, helping you strengthen your biological sleep drive and build deeper, more consolidated sleep. That’s why we prefer a more accurate term: Time-in-Bed Restriction.

And importantly, we never hand you a rigid textbook, impersonal plan.
Every session is collaborative. You leave with a plan you feel confident in not overwhelmed by.

This technique can result in some mild reduction in sleep time initially, but it's true aim is to restricts time awake in bed, helping your brain strengthen its sleep drive and build deeper, more reliable sleep. That’s why we prefer a more accurate term: Time-in-Bed Restriction.

If the name “sleep restriction” has ever put you off CBT-I, or you've tried it before and it wasn't helpful, we understand and we’re here to show you how it feels when done gently, collaboratively, and with expert guidance.

01/12/2025

As the year comes to an end, our team will be taking a short break to rest and recharge.

Last day of 2025: Tuesday 23rd December
Reopening in 2026: Monday 5th January

If you need to get in touch before the break, please call (08) 6107 6828 and our admin team will be happy to assist you.

26/11/2025

Feeling more tired as the year draws to an end? Ready for things to wind down, but the finish line still feels so far away?

You’re not imagining it. Between work deadlines, exams, Christmas prep and social events, this time of year can take a serious toll on your sleep - and your stress levels.

In our latest blog, we explore why the end of the year is so tough on rest, how the sleep–stress cycle works, and what you can do to protect your sleep through the busy season (including a few practical jet lag tips for those going away).

🔗 www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/befriending-sleep-during-the-end-of-year-rush

19/11/2025

In honour of International Men's Day, let’s talk about something men often push through: poor sleep.

Fatigue, stress, irritability, low mood, snoring, lack of motivation... all signs that men tend to dismiss, but can all be traced back to disrupted or insufficient sleep. And over time, your testosterone, mood, heart health & recovery could be affected.

So making sleep a priority isn’t about slowing down - it’s about showing up better, in every area of life.

If your sleep’s been off track lately, a few carefully considered changes to your routine might make all the difference.

Contact the team at Sleep Matters to make an appointment.

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

14/11/2025

In the quest for perfect sleep, many people are sleeping worse.

The problem is that worrying about your sleep (or tracking it too closely) keeps your mind wired long after lights out. There’s even a term for it: orthosomnia - an unhealthy obsession with attaining perfect sleep.

When we obsess over data from sleep apps or stress about meeting the “8-hour goal,” (which, BTW, is a myth), we trigger the very alertness we’re trying to avoid.

The solution isn’t to try harder - it’s to let go.

Our psychologists use evidence-based approaches to teach you to notice those racing thoughts without fighting them, helping your body and mind finally relax into rest.

Call (08) 6107 6828 to make an appointment.

www.sleepmattersperth.com.au

10/11/2025

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In this conversation, broadcaster and journalist Joanna Trilling talks to clinical psychologist and founding director of Sleep Matters Dr Melissa Ree, about how menopause can affect sleep and what really helps.

🎥 Watch the full video on our website here: https://menopausealliance.au/talk/sleep/

06/11/2025

Ever found yourself wide awake after a late-night scroll? There's a reason for that.

1 - Scrolling keeps your brain alert when it should be winding down.
2 - Phone use before bed often means that we lose track of time and turn off the light later than we'd planned.

Interestingly, these two factors have a bigger negative impact on sleep than the light emitted from the screen.

This is where good sleep hygiene comes in - creating habits that support your body’s natural sleep rhythm. Experiment with setting devices aside an hour or so before bed. Try a calm wind-down routine like reading, stretching, or meditating.

Small changes can have a big impact on your sleep quality.

Visit www.sleepmattersperth.com.au for sleep hygiene tips, or call (08) 6107 6828 to make an appointment.

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21 Ord Street
Perth, WA
6005

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 8pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Website

http://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/

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