Guide: What It is, How it Works, and What to expect
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
CBT-i with ACT for Insomnia: What it Helps With
What the science shows from hundreds of studies done in universities and sleep clinics across the globe
Stay Asleep Longer
Fall
asleep faster
Better Sleep Quality
Get off Sleep Medication
Remission of Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) should be the first-line treatment for adults with chronic insomnia.
American College of Physicians
CBT-I: What it Is and Isn't
- A short-term structured therapy
- Focused and specialized for treating insomnia
- Skills-based and data-driven
- Backed by decades of scientific research
- A long-term solution
- Not just sleep hygeine or cliche advice
- Not pill-based
- Not an unfocused therapy approach
- Not about "forcing" yourself to sleep
CBT-I: How it works
Strengthens your body's sleep drive
Re-pair your bed with sleep instead of wakefulness
Cultivate helpful sleep thoughts and address unhelpful ones
Helps your body to become an efficient sleeper
CBT-I: What to Expect When You Start
You Can Choose Between Individual and Group Treatment
Individual CBT-I
Individual CBT-i
Group CBT-I
Group CBT-i
Structure of Therapy
Individual CBT-I
Group CBT-I
Number of Sessions
6 to 8+
8
Format
Online
Online
Length of Sessions
50 min.
60 to 70 min
Sleep Tracking
Yes
Yes
Cost
$150/session
$75/session
Covered by Insurance?
Typically, Yes
Sometimes
Check with your insurance provider to see if individual and or group services provided by a registered clinical counsellor are covered. Some providers only cover individual, but not group treatment. Direct billing of individual sessions are available for Sun Life and Pacific Blue Cross.
Confidential
Yes
Yes*
*Individual and group services are confidential, with the legal and ethical exceptions noted here. Groups are encouraged to adhere to confidentiality but are not bound to the same legal-ethical responsibility.
When Can I Start
Immediately
Groups are run multiple times a year. Start times vary based on the waitlist.
Effective?
Yes
Yes
Want to get Started?
Book a no-commitment no-cost consult to start individual or Group CBT-i
