Lying awake again?
See an Australian GP about your sleep, from home. Find out what’s behind it and get a plan that goes further than sleep hygiene tips.
What it can look like
- Taking a long time to fall asleep
- Waking during the night and struggling to get back to sleep
- Waking too early and not being able to go back to sleep
- Feeling tired, foggy or irritable during the day
- Worrying about sleep itself
- Snoring, gasping or a partner noticing you stop breathing
When to talk to a GP
If poor sleep has been going on for a few weeks or more, or it’s affecting how you function during the day, talk to a GP. Sleep problems often sit alongside stress, low mood or drinking, and they’re worth looking at together.
About an hour with your GP
How your GP can help
Sleep assessment
Your GP goes through your sleep pattern, routine and health, and may ask you to keep a sleep diary for a week or two.
Checking the causes
Your GP looks at things that commonly affect sleep, like stress, mood, alcohol and caffeine, and whether you should be checked for sleep apnoea.
A plan for you
The first step is usually a structured approach to retraining your sleep. Short-term medication is an option if your GP thinks it’s right for you.
How it works
Request an appointment
Tell us a little about what’s going on. It takes about two minutes, and you don’t need a referral.
We call you to book
Our team calls to find a time that suits and confirms any fee before you’re booked.
Your mental health assessment
About an hour by video with a GP. Time to properly talk through what’s happening.
Start your plan
Treatment can start straight away if your GP thinks it’s right for you, with regular reviews after that.
What does it cost?
Bulk billed for eligible patients.
If you’re not eligible, a consultation fee may apply, and we’ll confirm it with you before your consult.
Medicines your GP prescribes are dispensed by your own pharmacy, and PBS-listed medicines are subsidised as usual.
Mental health assessment
- A full assessment with an AHPRA-registered GP
- A plan written for you
- Treatment can start the same day if appropriate
- Regular reviews with your GP
Your GP makes the call
A consultation doesn’t guarantee a prescription. Your GP recommends what’s clinically appropriate for you, and you decide together.
A real conversation
Every appointment is a video consultation with an AHPRA-registered Australian GP, with time to properly talk things through.
Not for emergencies
If you or someone else is in danger, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Common questions
Will I just be given sleeping tablets?
No. Guidelines recommend a structured, non-medication approach first. Your GP may discuss short-term medication alongside it if it’s appropriate for you.
What is sleep apnoea?
It’s when your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. If your GP thinks you might have it, they can refer you for a sleep study.
Is my sleep linked to my mood?
Often, yes. That’s why your GP looks at the whole picture rather than sleep on its own.
Ready to talk to someone?
Request an appointment and our team will call you to book a time with a GP.