Beyond counting sheep: The Science behind Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia

Host: Professor Delwyn Bartlett

Thursday 17 July 2025, 12pm – 1pm

G03 Theatre, Ainsworth Building, 1 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University

Overview

Many people with insomnia are prescribed sleep medications to manage the sleep disturbance. Whilst medications can improve sleep, they do not address the underlying causes of insomnia. Evidence has shown Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) to be effective but the translation into clinical practice has been limited.

This presentation will explore the science behind CBTi and discuss how it can be used in clinical practice.

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Biography

Professor Delwyn Bartlett is one of Australia’s leading sleep psychologists and insomnia specialist. She is a Conjoint Professor at Macquarie University and coordinates the Sleep Psychology at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research.

Professor Bartlett has extensive experience in the delivery of CBTi and has mentored psychologist and health professional in CBTi.

Contact Us

For more details about the series, contact us at dvc.medicine.and.health@mq.edu.au.

Main campus

Wallumattagal Campus
Balaclava Road
Macquarie University NSW 2109

City campus

Angel Place
Level 24, 123 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Event Contact

events@mq.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Macquarie University stands - the Wallumattagal Clan of the Dharug Nation - whose cultures and customs have nurtured, and continue to nurture, this land since time immemorial. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present.