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Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are health conditions which negatively and frequently impact us from sleeping well. They are usually caused by an underlying health condition, and or stress. Not getting the right amount or quality of sleep can lead to more than just feeling tired. 

What are Sleep Disorders?

 Sleep disorders can affect your health, safety, and your overall wellbeing. They can also affect your relationships, your performance at work and when left untreated can lead to further health consequences. The time we spend sleeping is vital to our physical and mental health. The stresses and pressures we face regularly can have an adverse effect on our ability to sleep and feel well rested when we wake up. The average adult requires 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and children require up to 14 hours or more.

Different types of Sleep Disorders

There are approximately 80 different types of sleep disorders. However, some of the most common are listed below:

signs of a sleep disorder and symptoms

Symptoms often vary depending on the severity of the condition, as well as If the disorder is the result of another health condition. General symptoms of sleep disorders are as follows:

What is the treatment for sleep disorders?

Most common sleep disorders are effectively treated with CBT. All clinicians at Oxford CBT practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or are Psychologists, providing evidence-based interventions and support for Sleep disorders and a range of other conditions for both young people and adults. If you would like to book an appointment you can do so on our online booking portal. If you would like more information, please visit our FAQ’s page or get in touch via our online contact form or call us on 01865 920077.

If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder, Keeping a diary of your sleeping patterns for a few weeks will also be helpful for your clinician to identify characteristics and possible symptoms you may be experiencing. 

Tips to help you get a good night’s sleep

Clinicians who specialize in treating Sleep disorders

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Complete screening questionnaire and we will connect you with a therapist according to your needs and requirement criteria.

Consider online therapy

Online sessions are a flexible alternative to in person sessions and have been proven to be equally as effective.

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What Our Patients Have To Say

LeahLeah
15:37 01 Sep 23
Highly recommend Oxford CBT. Deepika was incredibly helpful when it came to invoices for insurance, and changing between in-person and online sessions. My weekly sessions with Ellie were always positive, she always validated my feelings and provided me with techniques to reach my therapy goals. She is brilliant, and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for help.
Imogen GrahamImogen Graham
14:10 08 Jun 23
Can't speak highly enough of Oxford CBT. The booking/rearrangement process has been updated to be really easy, and the flexibility to be online or in-person is invaluable. I worked on my struggles with depression and anxiety with Ellen and then more extensively with Ellie and she helped me so much, even just session-to-session she's so friendly and warm and validating, I could laugh with her just as often as I could cry. When I started CBT I wasn't convinced that it would work but with the patience of Ellen and Ellie, I'm doing so much better. Thank you so much to them and to Oxford CBT.
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It was very easy to book sessions. Jennifer was a great therapist, every session with her was great and really helped me. She was kind and caring and knowledgeable. All the things she gave me to help, worked, and I still use them now when I need to. CBT really helped me and I would highly recommend Oxford CBT.
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Elizabeth RoweElizabeth Rowe
16:39 03 Mar 21
I started doing weekly CBT sessions with Ellie in September 2020 at a time when I was suffering badly from insomnia and was looking for help dealing with anxiety and racing thoughts at night. Although we never met in person but only over Zoom, I felt as though Ellie and I had some really good conversations. She's an immensely sympathetic and caring person and she also has a good sense of humour. She really tried hard to help me talk through my problems and to give me CBT-based strategies for dealing with stress. I'd recommend her to anyone.
ErikaErika
12:20 07 Jul 20
I had my therapy sessions with Adam Lacey. He is just amazing. He has empowered me to be more in touch with myself and more true to my values. He has helped me to understand the matrix through which I see the world, in order to change it accordingly to what I really believe in and to what I find more useful in this moment of my life. He has helped to develop my compassionate side both towards myself and towards others. We’ve worked together on self criticism and self confidence. I felt Adam kept adapting the sessions according to my needs, mixing up different styles and supporting me holistically. I also brought to him themes that might be less common for therapists (such as polyamory) and he has made me feel welcomed, safe and supported.Skype sessions worked perfectly fine. Adam has been able to create a connection and make me feel completely comfortable with the online sessions.
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