Gently to Sleep
Learn how to stop the sleep struggle with proven psychological and behavioral strategies, and finally get the sleep you need to feel and think at your best.
Start seeing improvements in 2-3 weeks.

Counselling and sleep therapy services in Vancouver - Sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress management focused therapy services in Vancouver and Ontario
Learn how to stop the sleep struggle with proven psychological and behavioral strategies, and finally get the sleep you need to feel and think at your best.
Start seeing improvements in 2-3 weeks.
Do you find yourself lying awake at night, watching the clock and feeling more frustrated as time passes? The more you try to make sleep happen, the more impossible it feels.
But here’s what I’ve learned both from my decade as a social worker in mental health and through my own experience with insomnia: the path to better sleep often involves doing less, not more.
This isn’t about perfect sleep hygiene or strict rules. Gently to Sleep offers a compassionate path forward. Instead of adding more pressure around sleep, this program helps you understand your sleep patterns and respond with self-compassion.
Over 5-6 weeks, we'll explore:
“CBT-I is considered a gold standard for insomnia treatment because it not only improves sleep in the short term but also has long-lasting effects even after the therapy has ended.”
“Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the most effective treatment for chronic insomnia and should be utilized as the first-line treatment.”
Tony Ho, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker and sleep therapist with a Master’s in Social Work. Featured on CTV Morning Live discussing sleep health, Tony regularly provides sleep wellness workshops to organizations nationwide, including companies like Samsung and Later.
Social Worker, Therapist and Sleep Coach
The program requires about 20 minutes per week for content review, plus brief daily practice of techniques you choose. It’s designed to fit into your life, not add more stress.
While sleep compression can be part of the program, it’s adaptable to your needs and often isn’t necessary. We focus on reducing wake time in bed through various gentle approaches.
Yes. The program can complement medical treatment. We always recommend maintaining communication with your healthcare providers throughout the program.
We combine proven cognitive behavioral techniques with self-compassion and personalized support, offering a gentler approach to sleep improvement.
While everyone’s journey is different, most participants notice improvements in their relationship with sleep within the first 2-3 weeks. This includes falling asleep more easily, experiencing fewer nighttime awakenings, and feeling less anxious about sleep.
Yes! Sleep anxiety is very common and understandable. The program includes specific strategies for managing sleep-related worry and calming an anxious mind using evidence-based techniques.
You’ll have access to secure messaging throughout the program for questions and guidance. I respond within 24 hours during weekdays, and you’ll receive personalized feedback on your sleep diary entries.
No. Everything you need is included in the program. We may suggest optional environmental improvements like blackout curtains, but these are not required.
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