Who is this service for?
The service is for adults only (18yrs+). You can refer yourself if you’re experiencing:
- Ongoing difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early (insomnia)
- Poor sleep quality that affects how you feel during the day
- Fatigue, low mood, or difficulty concentrating linked to sleep
- Other common sleep concerns, such as irregular sleep patterns, disrupted sleep routines, or night-time behaviours like sleepwalking or nightmares.
If your sleep has been a problem for several weeks or longer, this service may be suitable for you.
Call or email our referrals team to get access:
- 0333 800 9404
- tnu-tr.sleepstation@nhs.net
What support is available?
Our digital sleep clinic is delivered online. All support is provided through a secure platform, and our team will help you get set up so you can easily access the service.
The support available includes:
- A structured review of your sleep
- Clinical assessment and diagnosis, where appropriate
- Management advice for you and your GP
- Access to cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), where suitable
- Support from trained practitioners to guide you through the our CBT-I programme (Sleepstation CBTi)
- Advice and pathways for other sleep conditions, where appropriate.
CBT-I focuses on addressing the underlying causes of insomnia by helping you change patterns of thinking and behaviour that affect sleep. It is recommended by NICE and offers an alternative to long-term use of sleeping tablets.
Diagnostic testing, including sleep studies, is not provided directly by this service but may be recommended or arranged through other appropriate pathways where clinically indicated.
When to speak to your GP
You should contact your GP instead of self-referring if:
- You have a complex medical or mental health condition affecting your sleep
- You may have a sleep disorder that requires medical investigation (such as sleep apnoea)
- You are unsure whether this service is right for you.
If needed, the digital sleep clinic team can also advise you to seek further medical support.
Is our insomnia programme (Sleepstation CBTi) suitable for you?
Sleepstation CBTi is a helpful resource for many people struggling with insomnia, but it may not be suitable for everyone. Certain medical conditions may affect your ability to use the programme effectively.
It is intended for adults (18+) who experience persistent sleep difficulties and insomnia symptoms, including those with diagnosed Insomnia Disorder.
It is not recommended for people with: epilepsy or a history of seizures; psychosis; bipolar disorder/mania; schizoaffective disorder; schizophrenia; those at high risk of falls; or people currently detoxing from drugs or alcohol. It is not suitable if you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis.
We screen for these and other factors during onboarding. If our support programmes aren’t suitable for you, we’ll let you know and guide you to more appropriate care.
Full instructions for use of Sleepstation CBTi are provided here.
We help thousands of people each month
Below are some of their experiences. With our structured programmes (including Sleepstation CBTi) and advice from our experienced team, most people who access support from Sleepstation begin to notice meaningful improvements in their sleep within a few weeks; based on a review of real-world data from over 150,000 Sleepstation users.
Adam, 24
- Sleeping badly for eight years
- Finding it difficult to fall asleep
Sleep quality
Before Sleepstation
62%
After four sessions
95%
Absolutely life changing, my stress levels have dramatically dropped. My performance at work is better and my mood has improved hugely. I’m finding it a lot easier to settle down and relax.
Tariq, 64
- Not getting enough sleep
- Finding it hard to cope
Before Sleepstation
4h 16mins
After six sessions
6hrs 54 mins
A very positive experience. My sleep has noticeably improved. I feel more in control of my sleep. I now have a more ‘get up and go’ attitude towards my daily life. I would recommend Sleepstation.
Cynthia, 52
- Waking up frequently during the night
- Experiencing racing thoughts
Average time taken to fall asleep
Before Sleepstation
1hr 30 mins
After four sessions
10 mins
It’s been three months since I finished Sleepstation and I have been sleeping really well and mostly getting 7–8 hours a night. If I wake up, I soon drift back to sleep. It’s amazing to finally get some decent sleep. I’m much happier and don’t worry about sleep anymore. Thank you all.
Sarah, 28
- Feeling groggy in the morning
- Very depressed
Good nights sleep per week
1 nights p/w
7 nights p/w
Having the support and encouragement from the sleep coaches for different techniques to apply really helped. The support has been great and my sleep has improved greatly. I no longer feel depressed. I’ve got my life back.
Rasima, 49
- Sleeping badly for almost a year
- Suffering from anxiety and panic attacks
Sleep quality
Before Sleepstation
54%
After four sessions
89%
I think it’s a fantastic resource that should be available to all. I’ve found it extremely helpful in dealing with my insomnia and feel that I’ve slept better in the past couple of weeks than I have done in the past year or so.
Kyle, 41
- Had trouble sleeping for 3-5 years
- Was reliant on sleeping pills
Falling asleep
in less than 15 minutes
Before Sleepstation
1 nights p/w
After four sessions
6 nights p/w
Sleepstation has really helped me, mainly with falling asleep quickly and waking up less. The coaches are so supportive. The assistance to queries and speed of response is fantastic.