Online sleep exercise therapy via Zoom. A broad approach covering body, behaviour and mind together. Start within 1-2 weeks.
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 Slaapanker you learn to sleep without medication, with a method that works in 80% of cases.
How it works
View our therapist's profile and pick a time that suits you. Online, in under a minute.
You'll automatically receive a Zoom link. In 15 minutes we discuss your sleep issues and explain how the treatment works. No obligation.
Based on the intake, your therapist creates a tailored plan. On average 6-9 sessions of sleep exercise therapy, matched to your rhythm. Without medication.
Your therapist
Your dedicated sleep exercise therapist for the entire treatment.
Why Slaapanker
You get a dedicated therapist who learns you and your situation. No referrals, no switching.
Pick a time that suits you. You'll automatically receive a Zoom link. No queues or phone calls needed.
With most Dutch insurers the treatment is reimbursed from the supplementary package for physiotherapy and exercise therapy. No referral needed. We help you find out what your policy covers.
We use sleep exercise therapy, an evidence-based protocol covering seven domains at once: body, behaviour, load, relaxation, psyche, cognition and rhythm. Without medication.
Night shifts, small kids, exam week. Your plan fits your real life.
In Dutch public mental health care you wait months. With us you can start within a week.
Compare your options
There are multiple paths to better sleep. Here's how they compare.
Who is it for?
Exams, late nights, screen time: your sleep suffers. Read how we help students.
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.
Lighter sleep, waking more often, less daytime energy. Many people think this comes with age, but it is treatable.
Experiences
"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."
"I'd taken melatonin for years without results. Through Slaapanker I learned the problem was elsewhere. Now I sleep structurally better, without pills."
"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."
Reimbursement
With most Dutch insurers the treatment is reimbursed from the supplementary package for physiotherapy and exercise therapy. No referral required.
Frequently asked questions
Articles
Tips, background and insights on better sleep.
Pijnklachten en slaap zitten in een vicieuze cirkel: pijn verstoort je slaap, slechte slaap verergert pijn. Lees hoe je die cirkel doorbreekt.
Belasting en belastbaarheid bepalen of je slaap herstellend is. Lees hoe je verhouding tussen druk en herstel je nachten beïnvloedt en wat je kunt aanpassen.
Lichamelijke factoren bij slaap zijn vaak onderschat. Lees hoe spierspanning, ademhaling, lighouding en pijn je nachten beheersen, en wat eraan te doen is.
Slaapoefentherapie pakt slaapproblemen aan via domeinen zoals lichaam, gedrag, belasting, ontspanning en ritme. Lees wat het is en hoe het werkt.
CGT-i for burnout requires careful adjustment. Read why full sleep restriction backfires, what NHG advises, and how the protocol is adapted to chronic exhaustion.
Cannot sleep due to stress can be a one-off or a chronic pattern. Read the difference, why each calls for a different approach, and what evidence-based options work.
Cortisol controls your sleep-wake rhythm. Read what happens when it is dysregulated, how that connects to burnout, and which steps help reset it.
Sleep recovery after burnout is gradual. Read the three phases (rest, rhythm, rebuild) and what to do and avoid in each.
Highly sensitive people often sleep lighter and more fragmented. Read why this is, how it interacts with stimuli, and which adjustments help.
Panic attacks in bed feel terrifying. Read why they often hit at night, how to tell anxiety from a heart problem, and which steps break the pattern.
Heart palpitations at night can be stress-driven or a medical signal. Read how to tell the difference, when to see a GP, and what helps with stress causes.
CGT-i vs sleep medication is a real choice. Read the comparison on effectiveness, side-effects, relapse and cost, and when each route fits.
Book your free 15-minute intro call. Online, via Zoom. In 15 minutes you know whether Slaapanker fits you.
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