Assessment & treatment

Understand what an assessment can tell you and how to evaluate the purpose, limits, and practical details of treatment.

Prepare a useful sleep history, understand when tests may help, and know what to ask before leaving your first consultation.

Understand cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, its main components, safety considerations, and how to choose a qualified practitioner.

Compare general sleep habits with structured insomnia treatment and learn what to ask when a programme promises evidence-based care.

Review previous care without blame, identify unanswered assessment questions, and discuss a more precise next step for persistent insomnia.

Understand the purpose and limits of sleep testing, the questions to ask before booking, and why interpretation and follow-up matter.