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Sleep well again.
With proven therapy that works.

Online sleep exercise therapy via Zoom. A broad approach covering body, behaviour and mind together. Start within 1-2 weeks.

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You've been awake for hours. Tomorrow will be another struggle. You've tried melatonin, sleep apps, everything. Nothing works structurally. Sound familiar? 1 in 5 Dutch people recognise this, and 41% notice it the next day at work. At SlaapWel you learn to sleep without medication, with a method that works in 80% of cases.

How it works

Better sleep in 3 steps

1

Choose your therapist and book a session

View our therapist's profile and pick a time that suits you. Online, in under a minute.

2

Free intro call via Zoom

You'll automatically receive a Zoom link. In 15 minutes we discuss your sleep issues and explain how the treatment works. No obligation.

3

Your personal sleep plan

Based on the intake, your therapist creates a tailored plan. On average 6-8 sessions of sleep exercise therapy, matched to your rhythm. Without medication.

Meet our therapist

Your dedicated sleep exercise therapist for the entire treatment.

Deborah Pos, slaaptherapeut bij SlaapWel

Deborah Pos

Certified sleep exercise therapist

Certified sleep therapist specialised in CBT-I. Helps people sleep better without medication, through structural behaviour change.

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Our research partners

Onderzoekspartners: Nederlands Herseninstituut, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Universiteit Utrecht, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Why SlaapWel

This is what you can expect

Genuinely personal

You get a dedicated therapist who learns you and your situation. No referrals, no switching.

Book online instantly

Pick a time that suits you. You'll automatically receive a Zoom link. No queues or phone calls needed.

Often reimbursed via supplementary insurance

With most Dutch insurers, sleep exercise therapy falls under supplementary insurance for exercise or physiotherapy. No referral needed. We help you find out what your policy covers.

Broad approach that works

We use sleep exercise therapy, an evidence-based protocol covering seven domains at once: body, behaviour, load, relaxation, psyche, cognition and rhythm. Without medication.

Tailored to your life

Night shifts, small kids, exam week. Your plan fits your real life.

No waiting list

In Dutch public mental health care you wait months. With us you can start within a week.

Compare your options

Why online sleep therapy?

There are multiple paths to better sleep. Here's how they compare.

SlaapWel

Online sleep therapy
  • Personal guidance by a dedicated therapist
  • Start within 1 week
  • From home, on your schedule, via Zoom
  • Broad approach (sleep exercise therapy)
  • Often covered by health insurance
  • Practical tools and techniques you can apply yourself

GP / Public mental health

Traditional care
  • In-person contact with clinician
  • Waiting lists of weeks to months
  • Travel time to practice
  • Referral often required
  • Covered by basic insurance
  • Limited scheduling flexibility

Sleep apps

e.g. Somnio, Sleepzy
  • Available anytime, anywhere
  • Start immediately, no waiting
  • No personal guidance
  • Standardised approach
  • No reimbursement available
  • Struggles with complex issues

Registered with

Aangesloten bij LVVP, NFG, NIP, NSWO en NVGzP

Who is it for?

Do you recognise yourself?

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Student?

Exams, late nights, screen time: your sleep suffers. Read how we help students.

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Busy professional?

Deadlines, stress, a mind that won't stop. You function by day, but pay the price at night. Sleep therapy helps you break that cycle.

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50+?

Lighter sleep, waking more often, less daytime energy. Many people think this comes with age, but it is treatable.

Experiences

What our clients say

"After three sessions I slept through the night for the first time in months. My therapist understood exactly what was going on and the plan was really tailored to my situation."

Lisa, 34

Working professional, two kids

"I'd taken melatonin for years without results. Through SlaapWel I learned the problem was elsewhere. Now I sleep structurally better, without pills."

Mark, 52

Manager, years of poor sleep

"As a student I thought poor sleep was just part of it. My therapist helped me find a rhythm in 6 weeks that also works during exam periods."

Sophie, 22

Psychology student

Often covered by your insurance

Our sleep training falls under supplementary insurance (prevention category) with most Dutch insurers. No referral required.

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Frequently asked questions

Still got questions?

Yes. Research shows online guidance for sleep problems is at least as effective as in-person treatment. The benefit of online sessions is that you work from your own environment, exactly where your sleep problem occurs. It also lowers the barrier: no travel time, easier scheduling, and you can start sooner. For the exercise parts you receive instructions you carry out at home.
With most Dutch insurers, sleep exercise therapy falls under exercise therapy or physiotherapy in the supplementary insurance. Depending on your policy, 50-100% is reimbursed. No GP referral required (exercise therapy is freely accessible in the Netherlands). During the free intro call we help you find out exactly what your insurance covers.
Sleep exercise therapy addresses sleep problems broadly: not just thoughts, but also body, breathing, load and rhythm. We understand that starting is daunting. That's why we always begin with a free intro call, to see if this approach fits your situation. If during treatment it's not delivering the intended effect, we adjust the plan or refer you to another form of help.
Sleep apps offer a standardised programme without personal guidance. At SlaapWel you work one-on-one with a certified sleep exercise therapist who gets to know your situation and adapts the plan to your life. That makes a big difference with more complex issues, like rumination, night shifts, pain complaints or a combination of factors. An app can be a good starting point, but when you get stuck, personal guidance is the next step. At SlaapWel you also get education on what happens in your body and brain during sleep, so you develop a deeper understanding of your own situation.
An average programme is 6-8 sessions of 45 minutes, spread over 8-12 weeks. Some people notice improvement after 2-3 sessions. The pace adapts to you: we don't go faster than what works for you, but also not slower than needed. The programme has 8 modules, from sleep pattern insight to follow-up. Each module builds on the previous one.

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