Insomnia & sleep disorders
Insomnia and sleep disorder treatment near Durban.
Poor sleep affects every part of life — mood, energy, concentration, relationships, and long-term health. At the EEG & Snoring Clinic we take a thorough, evidence-based approach to identifying and treating the full spectrum of sleep disorders, including chronic insomnia, fatigue, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Insomnia is not simply "not sleeping enough". It is a disorder of hyperarousal — the brain is too alert at night and too tired during the day. It has biological, psychological, and behavioural dimensions, and rarely resolves on its own without targeted intervention.
Many patients with insomnia also have an undiagnosed physiological sleep disorder — sleep apnoea, restless legs, or periodic limb movements — that drives or perpetuates the sleeplessness. This is why our approach always begins with a thorough clinical assessment before any treatment is recommended.
Whether you need CBT-I, a diagnostic sleep study, CPAP therapy, or simply a structured sleep coaching programme, we offer it all under one roof.
Signs you should seek assessment
- Trouble falling or staying asleep most nights
- Waking feeling unrefreshed despite 7–9 hours in bed
- Relying on sleep aids, alcohol, or antihistamines to sleep
- Daytime fatigue affecting work or daily function
- Mood problems, irritability, or anxiety linked to sleep
- Snoring, gasping, or restless legs at night
- Insomnia lasting more than three months
Conditions we treat
Sleep disorders we assess and manage.
We see, investigate, and treat the full range of sleep disorders — not just insomnia.
Chronic Insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early — occurring at least three nights per week for three months or more. We assess the underlying drivers (physiological, psychological, behavioural) and design a targeted treatment plan.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Repeated airway collapse during sleep causing oxygen desaturation, sleep fragmentation, and profound fatigue. One of the most common causes of non-restorative sleep — and highly treatable once diagnosed.
Restless Legs Syndrome
An irresistible urge to move the legs at rest, often with uncomfortable sensations, that worsens in the evening and disrupts sleep onset. May indicate iron deficiency, renal disease, or a primary neurological condition.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Falling asleep involuntarily during the day despite adequate nighttime sleep. Causes include sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and insufficient sleep — each requiring a different management approach.
Narcolepsy
A chronic neurological disorder characterised by sudden uncontrollable sleep attacks, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hallucinations at sleep onset. Diagnosis requires overnight PSG followed by an MSLT.
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Misalignment between the body's internal clock and the external environment — including delayed sleep phase (night owl extremes), advanced sleep phase, and shift work sleep disorder.
Treatment approaches
Evidence-based treatments, personalised to you.
We do not prescribe sleeping tablets as a first-line treatment. Our approach addresses the cause — not just the symptom.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
The first-line, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. CBT-I addresses the thoughts and behaviours that perpetuate insomnia, producing durable improvements without medication. Components include stimulus control, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive restructuring.
Sleep Study (PSG / HSAT)
Where a physiological cause is suspected — sleep apnoea, periodic limb movements, parasomnias — a full overnight polysomnogram or home sleep test is performed to objectively characterise the disorder.
CPAP / BiPAP Therapy
For patients whose insomnia or fatigue is driven by sleep-disordered breathing, CPAP or BiPAP therapy addresses the root cause and often resolves the sleep complaint completely.
Fatigue Assessment & Sleep Coaching
For patients with complex fatigue, we conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify all contributing factors — sleep quantity, sleep quality, circadian alignment, sleep hygiene, and co-existing medical conditions.
Tired of being tired?
You do not have to accept poor sleep as normal. Contact the EEG & Snoring Clinic and take the first step toward genuinely restorative sleep.