With everything that’s happened since 2020, it’s easy to feel consumed by worry; whether it’s social media scrolling or simply watching the evening news, we’re constantly being bombarded with bad news…

Are you ready for the uncomfortable truth? If you’re truly suffering with insomnia, no silk eye mask, relaxing bubble bath or winddown routine is going to fix the problem.

There’s been a wealth of research conducted into the phenomenon of “coronasomnia”, all coming to an array of conclusions, but key outtakes show some clear patterns.

When the pandemic first hit and we went into lockdown, many reported struggling with insomnia, triggered by either stress and anxiety due to the unusual situation, or as a result of contracting covid. Michael found his sleep beginning to deteriorate during May 2020, in the height of lockdown.

When the pressure is really on at work, there’s loads to get done at home and the kids all have different schedules to adhere to, that’s the time you really need to be on your “A game”. Ironically, it also tends to be the time our sleep can really begin to suffer.

Tiredness and fatigue, particularly during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, are common. What’s more, later on in pregnancy, it’s no surprise we feel exhausted, with the physical change to our bodies and extra weight we are carrying every day.

With the government’s road out of lockdown nearing its end, and life soon returning to normal, it’s no surprise many of us are feeling anxious about the change, wondering how we’re going to cope with busier social schedules and a more stringent daily routine. What’s more, a culmination of lockdown habits will have negatively impacted our sleep...

Anyone who’s become a parent knows how much pressure there is to sleep well, but the good news is there are tried and tested steps you can take to help you sleep well and live better.

When you develop insomnia, it’s not cutting out coffee and taking tablets that’s going to provide a long-term solution, it’s CBT for insomnia (CBT-i).

Alan had insomnia for many years before finding The Insomnia Clinic, initially triggered by drug and alcohol abuse. This led to Alan believing he was stuck with poor sleep forever, and that he would never sleep properly again.

As we hear more and more in the media about how to improve your sleep using sleep hygiene tips, I want to talk about why sleep hygiene might actually be making your sleep worse.

There are simple changes you can make this year to help yourself sleep well, and live better.

Christmas brings with it many factors that can result in poor sleep. So, as Santa season arrives, how can we ensure we’re getting the best possible sleep over Christmas?

When our sleep is suffering and it seems every night is a challenge, it’s incredibly easy to fall into negative thought patterns and ways of thinking.

Struggling to fall asleep is not the only sleep issue I encounter as an insomnia specialist…

Since Covid-19 and lockdown, there has been a huge emphasis in the media around sleep. However, unfortunately many of the articles I’ve read during this time have been completely misleading.

From the amount of sleep we need, to whether or not caffeine will stop you sleeping, I address some of the top sleep myths to help separate fact from fiction.

As the nation’s waistlines have expanded over lockdown, many of us are setting goals and trying to shift the excess pounds…

Having a baby is such a common trigger for developing longterm insomnia that I often work with new parents.

Even without lockdown and a global pandemic in the mix, going back to school after the summer holidays always presents a big change in routine, and not just for the kids!