Somnio Insomnia Therapy - How it works

Insomnia can have various causes. Often, sleep problems begin during a stressful period or are related to other problems. If the sleep problem remains after the initial cause is gone, it has become a problem of its own.

In reaction to poor sleep, we tend to develop thoughts and habits that will keep from sleeping well. You might go to bed earlier, stay in bed longer or nap whenever possible to compensate for the sleep loss. While this is an intuitive reaction, it can disturb your sleep pattern even further. In additions, a longer period of poor sleep is likely to change the way you think and feel about sleeping. Negative expectations about your ability to sleep, fear of more sleepless nights, or worrying about being tired the next day will keep you from getting a good night’s sleep. A vicious circle has begun that is hard to break out of by yourself.

Insomnia therapy can help you reveal and change the habits and thoughts that disturb your sleep. Step by step, you can establish a healthy sleep pattern, and regain the trust in your ability to sleep.

During the sleep therapy, your personal sleep coach will help you to

• improve your sleep pattern
• optimize your sleep environment
• identify and adjust lifestyle habits that influence your sleep

If you have insomnia, chances are high that your will sleep much better after completing the Somnio program. Our free sleep test can help you find out whether you have symptoms of insomnia or another common sleep disorder.

If you are under 18 years, or if you have other psychological or medical disorders in addition to sleep problems, please contact our sleep experts to discuss if the therapy is suitable for you at this moment.

Sleep test
You start by completing two detailed sleep questionnaires. Your sleep coach will use this information about your sleep to tailor the treatment to your needs.

Sleep log: Keeping track of your sleep
Throughout the program, you keep an online sleep log. The sleep log allows you to

• Get more insight in your sleep pattern
• Track your progress
• Get personal feedback and advice depending on your progress

Weekly coaching session: One-on-one sleep expert advice
Once a week you submit your sleep and you get a coaching session from your personal sleep coach. You receive

• Feedback on your progress
• Assignments and tips for you to work on the next week
• A personal message from your consultant, including answers to any questions you may have asked.

After each session: Put advice into practice
In each session, you get clear, very practical assignments to work on during the next week.

"I sleep better now and I have more energy. My days are longer because of my new sleep schedule and I like that a lot. I don’t worry anymore about sleeping." A.G.

“The assignments were to-the-point and well-explained.” BT

“It's fantastic that you can get really helpful advice and support without leaving home.” BD