Supporting Good Sleep

For many adults seeking therapy, sleep is a significant issue and appointments with therapists and counsellors are often the first time that the issue is discussed. This course is aimed at Psychological Counsellors and Therapists with little or no knowledge of sleep who are working with adult clients and looking to integrate sleep support into their practice.

With an improved understanding of sleep, you will be able to discuss sleep issues and recognise how mental health issues may impact sleep in this population.

Our training is grounded in the latest research, built on evidence-based practice, and tried and tested for over 27 years. Every strategy we share is endorsed by experienced practitioners who continue to use them because they see real results.

We are proud of the impact our training makes:
• 100% of participants report being satisfied with the training
• 94% say their knowledge and understanding of sleep has improved
• 91% feel more confident supporting families with sleep

Supporting Good Sleep is a short, self-led course for psychological therapists and counsellors with little or no sleep training. The course includes videos, clear text, and interactive quizzes, with 3 months’ access to complete it at your own pace. Perfect for professionals wanting to build confidence in supporting better sleep and incorporate sleep advice into their therapeutic approach.

What are the learning objectives of this course?

During this training course, you will be able to:

• Explore the physiology of sleep in adults and how that changes over the lifetime
• Recognise the relationship between sleep and common mental health conditions
• Give participants ideas for how to support clients to have healthier sleep

Upon training, many delegates feel more confident discussing sleep issues with clients.

What are the expected outcomes?

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Have an understanding of the basics of sleep patterns and processes.
• Better understand some of the areas of life and health that can impact on sleep.
• Be able to integrate sleep advice to your therapeutic approach and support clients towards healthier sleep.

Please note: Sleep Action training does not qualify you as an independent or supplementary prescriber for melatonin.

Who can apply?

Supporting Good Sleep is designed for psychological therapists and counsellors registered with a professional body. This is due to the course being taught at a level that assumes existing knowledge and skills in psychological therapy approaches. This training is appropriate for those who wish to understand key sleep concepts and practical tools to help clients with sleep difficulties.

Supporting Good Sleep is a short, self-led course for psychological therapists and counsellors with little or no sleep training. You’ll learn key concepts and practical tools to help clients with sleep difficulties. The course includes videos, clear text, and interactive quizzes, with 3 months’ access to complete it at your own pace. Perfect for professionals wanting to build confidence in supporting better sleep.

Course fees

Our comprehensive sleep training programs are fee-based. The cost listed above includes 3-months’ access to our online training platform. Typically, training is employer-funded as organisations recognise the value of this knowledge in their wider support services.

Requirements

Our online training is delivered via Moodle. A reliable internet connection and a modern browser such as Google Chrome/Safari/Firefox is required.