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Sleep problems in Basel

In and around Basel, 3 therapists treat this complaint. With sleep problems (insomnia) it is hard to fall or stay asleep, or you wake too early and feel exhausted during the day. Around one in ten adults has chronic insomnia. Often, worrying and fear of the next bad night keep the problem going.

methods
3
therapists nearby
3
for 3 mo = chronic
3×/wk

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Illustration for Sleep problems: woman asleep under a wool blanket

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if you notice:

  • Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, or severe daytime sleepiness
  • Falling asleep while driving or at work
  • Restless, tingling legs in the evening or at night
  • Persistent low mood or thoughts of no longer wanting to live

In an emergency: 144

Thoughts of suicide or in crisis? Die Dargebotene Hand: 143 (English: 0800 143 000) · Young people: 147 · Emergency: 144

What you can do yourself

  • Fixed wake-up time

    Get up at the same time every day, including weekends. Avoid long naps.

  • Bed only for sleep

    If you lie awake for a long time, get up and only go back to bed when sleepy.

  • Wind down in the evening

    No caffeine from the afternoon, little alcohol and screen time in the evening.

Which therapies are used for sleep problems?

Sorted by the state of research on chronic insomnia. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.

What do the dots mean?
Established
recommended in guidelines, well studied
Partly supported
effect shown in studies, with limitations
Limited evidence
few or weak studies
Hardly studied
used, but hardly or not studied

The rating covers the research, not the therapist.

  • EstablishedBasic ins. (referral)

    CBT for insomnia (CBT-I)

    According to the European guideline, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is the first-line treatment, ahead of sleeping pills. It is also available digitally.

    Source 1

    1 therapist near you
  • Limited evidenceBasic or suppl. ins.

    Acupuncture

    The studies are too weak to confirm or rule out an effect.

    Source 2

    No therapists near you
  • Limited evidenceBasic or suppl. ins.

    Herbal medicine (phytotherapy)

    For valerian and other herbs, reviews found no clear effect compared with placebo.

    Source 3

    2 therapists near you

Therapists may offer several methods, so they can be counted more than once.

As of October 2026 · How we rate

Therapists in and around Basel

  • Portrait of Claudia Müller, Osteopathy in Basel

    Claudia Müller

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    Praxis Müller

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    • 5.0(2)
    • Basel · <1 km
    • Languages: de · en
    OsteopathyChiropracticPsychotherapy
    EMR
    Price
    CHF 60–140
  • Portrait of Barbara Weber, Naturopathy in Basel

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    Naturheilkunde Weber

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    • 4.7(3)
    • Basel · <1 km
    • Languages: de
    NaturopathyTraditional European Medicine (TEM)Herbal medicine (phytotherapy)
    EMREGK therapist registerSwiss federal diploma
    Price
    CHF 63–145
    Next appointment
    Available from tomorrow
  • Portrait of Marco Steiner, Naturopathy in Basel

    Marco Steiner

    Naturheilpraxis Steiner

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    • 4.0(2)
    • Basel · <1 km
    • Languages: de · fr · en
    NaturopathyHerbal medicine (phytotherapy)Traditional European Medicine (TEM)+2
    EMREGK therapist registerSwiss federal diploma
    Price
    CHF 70–195

We show practices that list this complaint in their profile. How do we sort?

Costs and health insurance

CBT for insomnia (CBT-I)
Basic insurance on a doctor's referral: 15 sessions, then another 15. Beyond 30 sessions the insurer must approve.
Acupuncture, Herbal medicine (phytotherapy)
Basic insurance if a doctor with the relevant certificate treats you. Otherwise supplementary insurance, if the therapist is recognised.
Your insurer
Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
Practice prices
See prices in each practice profile.
Recognitions explained →

Sources

  1. Riemann et al., J Sleep Res 2023: The European Insomnia Guideline: an update
  2. Cochrane: Acupuncture for insomnia
  3. Leach & Page, Sleep Med Rev 2015: Herbal medicine for insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  4. NHS: Insomnia

Content as of October 2026. We review it every year.