A private insomnia assessment at Harley Street Mental Health offers a detailed evaluation of your sleep difficulties, carried out by an experienced consultant psychiatrist. We assess the root causes of your insomnia, such as anxiety, depression, lifestyle factors, or other underlying medical or psychological conditions. Our goal is to provide an accurate diagnosis and a […]

All insomnia assessments are conducted by highly trained consultant psychiatrists who specialise in mental health and sleep disorders. Each psychiatrist is GMC-registered and carefully selected for their clinical expertise, approachable communication style, and patient-centred care.

During your assessment, your psychiatrist will explore your sleep history, including how long you have experienced insomnia, patterns of sleep disturbance, contributing stressors, lifestyle habits, and any related mental or physical health conditions. They will also review your broader mental health history, current medications, and previous treatments.This comprehensive approach helps us identify all possible causes

Yes. Our insomnia assessments follow NICE guidelines and are recognised by NHS services and GPs. If we diagnose a sleep disorder, your GP should be able to record it on your NHS medical record. If medication is recommended, it’s important to check with your GP beforehand if you plan to transfer prescribing, as some GP

Before your insomnia assessment, you will be invited to complete electronic questionnaires about your sleep patterns, lifestyle, symptoms, and mental health history. These allow you to provide important background information in advance, helping your psychiatrist understand your situation more fully. You might also find it helpful to keep a simple sleep diary for a few

We offer a range of evidence-based treatments for insomnia, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene education, and medication if appropriate. Your psychiatrist will work with you to create a personalised treatment plan, aiming to address both the symptoms and the underlying causes of your sleep problems.

Yes. Our psychiatrists are trained to prescribe a range of medications to help manage insomnia, guided by the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines. This includes medications that may not be routinely offered by GPs, such as certain antidepressants, melatonin, or specific hypnotics used cautiously under specialist supervision. We aim to use the safest and most effective options,

Yes. We understand that struggling with sleep problems can feel isolating and frustrating. All of our psychiatrists are selected for their warmth, understanding, and down-to-earth communication style. You will be met with compassion and respect in a safe, supportive environment where your concerns are taken seriously.

Absolutely. At Harley Street Mental Health, we are committed to providing inclusive, culturally sensitive care. We understand that sleep difficulties , and their underlying causes , may be influenced by cultural, gender-related, or individual factors. We always ask for and respect your preferred name and pronouns, and we adapt our assessments and treatments to your

We offer both virtual insomnia assessments and in-person assessments at our prestigious clinic at 10 Harley Street, London. The clinical quality is exactly the same. Some patients prefer the convenience and comfort of a remote assessment, while others feel more at ease attending in person. Whatever you choose, you will receive the same expert care