Reclaim Restorative Sleep with Professional Help
Sleep is one of the most vital components of our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Yet for many people in Calgary, sleep disturbances and chronic insomnia are a nightly struggle. At Your Counselling Ltd., we offer evidence-based, client-centered support for individuals who have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing stress, anxiety, depression, or lifestyle factors contributing to your insomnia, help is available.
Your Counselling Ltd. provides both in-person insomnia therapy in Calgary and secure online sessions for clients across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is more than the occasional sleepless night. It is a persistent sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, waking too early, or experiencing non-restorative sleep that affects daily functioning. Chronic insomnia can result in fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, lowered immunity, and increased risk for depression and anxiety.
According to the Canadian Sleep Society, nearly 30% of Canadians report symptoms of insomnia, and around 10% meet the criteria for a clinical insomnia disorder.
Symptoms of Insomnia:
- Trouble falling asleep despite feeling tired
- Waking up frequently during the night
- Difficulty returning to sleep
- Early morning awakenings
- Daytime fatigue and impaired performance
The Impacts of Poor Sleep
Untreated sleep issues don’t just affect your nights—they take a serious toll on your days. Insomnia can compromise concentration, reduce work performance, impair relationships, and increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and immune system function.
Chronic sleep deprivation also exacerbates mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), improving sleep quality is often one of the first steps toward stabilizing mood and overall well-being.
Evidence-Based Treatment: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
At Your Counselling, our approach to treating sleep issues is rooted in the gold standard: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Recommended by the American College of Physicians, CBT-I is a short-term, structured intervention that targets the thoughts and behaviors that disrupt sleep.
Key Elements of CBT-I:
- Sleep Hygiene: Educating clients on habits that support consistent, high-quality sleep
- Stimulus Control: Strengthening the mental association between bed and sleep
- Sleep Restriction: Limiting time in bed to consolidate and deepen sleep
- Cognitive Restructuring: Identifying and reframing distorted thoughts about sleep
- Relaxation Training: Techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, mindfulness, and progressive muscle relaxation
Clients often notice improvement in sleep within 4–8 sessions. CBT-I has shown to be more effective than sleeping pills in the long term (Harvard Health).
Common Causes of Sleep Disturbance
Insomnia rarely exists in isolation. At Your Counselling, we assess a broad range of contributing factors:
- Stress and Anxiety
- Depression or Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
- Shift Work or Irregular Sleep Schedules
- Poor Sleep Hygiene
- Substance Use or Withdrawal
- Medical Conditions (e.g., chronic pain, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea)
What to Expect at Your Counselling
Our trained therapists begin with a comprehensive sleep assessment, exploring your symptoms, routines, and health history. From there, we create a personalized treatment plan using CBT-I techniques, psychoeducation, and optional integrative supports such as mindfulness-based therapy or somatic processing.
We ensure a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore the root causes of their sleep disruption and learn new skills to regain control over rest.
If needed, we can collaborate with your primary care provider or sleep specialist to support continuity of care.
Online and In-Person Sleep Counselling
We offer flexible scheduling with daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. Sessions are available in person at our downtown Calgary office or virtually across Alberta, Ontario, BC, and Nova Scotia. Our therapists are licensed under the Health Professions Act of Alberta
Affordable and Accessible Sleep Support
We believe sleep therapy should be accessible. We offer:
- Direct billing to most extended health insurance providers, including Blue Cross, Green Shield, and over 58 other providers. To submit your insurance for review of our ability to directly bill on your behalf, please click here.
Take the First Step Toward Better Sleep
If you’re struggling with sleep, don’t wait for it to get worse. Our team is here to help you reset your sleep patterns and regain your energy, clarity, and quality of life.
“It starts with a conversation” — Let us help you sleep again.
Meet Your Counselling’s Insomnia / Sleep Specialist, Susan Morison
Your Counselling’s dedicated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) specialist. With advanced training in evidence-based sleep interventions, Susan works collaboratively with clients to address the root causes of chronic sleep difficulties. Her approach blends clinical expertise with compassionate, individualized care—helping clients understand the thoughts and behaviours that interfere with rest, and equipping them with practical tools to restore healthy sleep patterns. Whether clients are struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, or non-restorative rest, Susan offers a structured, supportive pathway toward better sleep and improved overall well-being.
