What Are Sleep Disorders?
Sleep disorders affect your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or feel rested during the day. Poor sleep can impact your mood, concentration, memory, physical health, and overall wellbeing. Many adults live with sleep issues for years without a diagnosis—yet most sleep disorders are treatable with the right care.
At AuSpecialist, our consultant psychiatrists provide telehealth-based assessment and treatment for a wide range of sleep conditions, helping you regain healthy, restorative sleep from the comfort of home.
Common Symptoms
Trouble falling asleep at night
Waking up frequently or too early
Daytime fatigue or sleepiness
Difficulty concentrating at work or study
Mood swings or irritability
Feeling unrefreshed despite sleeping
Restlessness or discomfort in the legs
Snoring or irregular breathing during sleep
Disrupted sleep-wake routine
Common Sleep Disorders We Treat
Insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome
Sleep Apnoea (psychiatric support only)
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Parasomnias – night terrors, sleepwalking
Sleep disturbances linked to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or trauma
How We Can Help
- Comprehensive sleep assessment
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)-informed strategies
- Sleep hygiene guidance
- Treatment for co-existing mental health conditions
- Monitoring and follow-up through secure video consultations
- Coordination with GPs, sleep physicians, or psychologists
- Medication management when appropriate
- Diagnosis of sleep-related conditions