What it is
Sleep coaching usually focuses on routine, timing, light, caffeine, wind-down and worry. CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment for long-term insomnia and is delivered by trained practitioners, including through the NHS.
Who may find it useful
- People whose sleep has been poor for weeks or months
- Shift workers and new parents needing a workable routine
- Anyone wanting structure before considering medication
What it provides
- Routine and sleep-timing guidance
- Behavioural approaches such as CBT-I where the practitioner is trained in it
What it does not provide
- Diagnosis or treatment of sleep apnoea, restless legs or narcolepsy — see your GP
- Sleeping tablets or any prescription
How to choose a provider in the UK
- See your GP first if you snore heavily, stop breathing in your sleep, or feel sleepy while driving.
- 'Sleep coach' is not a protected title in the UK — ask exactly what training they completed.
- Ask specifically whether they deliver CBT-I and who trained them in it.
Sensible questions to ask
- What training do you have, and are you supervised?
- Do you deliver CBT-I, and how is it structured?
- When would you refer me back to my GP?
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