Counselling and sleep therapy services in Vancouver - Sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress management focused therapy services in Vancouver BC and Ontario
Insomnia affects one in four Canadians at some point in their lives, leading to depression, anxiety, and chronic health issues. At Quadra Wellness, we provide scientifically-proven approaches to restore healthy sleep.
May have related concerns like depression, anxiety, or PTSD
Our Approach to Better Sleep
Personalized Care
We recognize that each person’s sleep pattern is unique. Our comprehensive assessments address the underlying causes of insomnia with individually tailored treatment plans.
Evidence-Based Therapies
Our success rates are backed by research:
CBT-I: The gold standard for insomnia treatment, improving sleep in 70-80% of patients without medication
ACT-I: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to reduce sleep effort and performance anxiety
Mindfulness Practices: Proven to improve sleep by reducing stress and promoting relaxation
Insurance Coverage
Most patients with extended health benefits have coverage for services provided by a Registered Social Worker. We provide receipts with our registration number for insurance claims.
Patients can contact us directly – no formal referral required
Client Success Stories
“After years of struggling with insomnia, the CBT-I program at Quadra Wellness helped me develop practical skills to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I’m finally enjoying restful nights again.” – Maria L.
About Your Therapist
Tony Ho is a Registered Social Worker with over a decade of experience in community mental health, specializing in CBT-I and sleep-related therapies. His comprehensive approach addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of sleep disorders.
CBT-I is recognized as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia by:
Canadian Organizations:
Canadian Sleep Society (CSS)*
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)*
Canadian Medical Association (CMA)*
US Organizations:
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
American College of Physicians (ACP)
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM)
World Sleep Society (WSS)
*Note: These organizations recognize evidence-based treatments for insomnia but may not specifically endorse particular therapeutic approaches. Please consult each organization’s current clinical practice guidelines for the most up-to-date recommendations.
Evidence-Based References
Our methods are supported by extensive peer-reviewed research:
Statistics Canada. (2017). Insomnia. Health Reports, 28(9), 3-11.
Trauer, J. M., et al. (2015). Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Internal Medicine, 163(3), 191-204.
Qaseem, A., et al. (2021). Management of chronic insomnia disorder in adults: A clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 175(2), 242-253.
Davidson, J. R., et al. (2019). Practical management strategies for insomnia. Canadian Family Physician, 65(8), 545-548.
Morin, C. M., et al. (2020). Insomnia disorder. Nature Reviews Disease Primers, 6(1), 1-20.
Riemann, D., et al. (2022). European guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia. Journal of Sleep Research, 31(4), e13624.
Wu, J. Q., et al. (2023). Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: A comprehensive review of efficacy, moderators, and mediators. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 68, 101768.