Self-hypnosis for better sleep
Fourteen nights and ten guided sessions to establish a bedtime ritual and support certain night-time awakenings.
Free · no account · progress stored on your device
Who is this program for?
It is designed for adults who find it hard to slow down in the evening, remain caught up in thoughts at bedtime or want to restore a regular ritual. It can also be used after an occasional night-time awakening. No previous experience is required: choose a voice, settle somewhere safe and follow the session at your own pace.
What you will practise
The journey combines breathing, progressive relaxation, directed attention and simple suggestions. Sessions evolve over the fourteen nights to avoid repeating exactly the same content. The soundscape is optional and the ending may remain open to let you fall asleep. A local journal lets you record how you feel without sending your notes to Souffle.
The aim is not to “force” sleep. It is instead to create regular points of reference and reduce the mental effort that can sometimes maintain wakefulness. You can stop a session at any time.
What the research says
A systematic review published in 2023 included 44 studies of hypnotherapy and sleep. Results were positive in some studies, mixed or absent in others. The authors describe a promising avenue but call for more standardised protocols, stronger measures and better monitoring of adverse effects. This literature does not constitute clinical validation of Souffle.
Limits and safety
Souffle neither diagnoses nor treats chronic insomnia. If difficulties last more than three months, occur frequently or have a major effect on your day, speak to a healthcare professional; cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia remains the first-line treatment. Never use a session while driving or operating machinery.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to install the application?
No. It works in a modern browser. Installation does, however, make access easier and reduce the risk of losing local storage.
Are my nights sent to a server?
No. Your progress and journal stay on the device. Only aggregate usage counters, without an identifier or personal content, may be sent if this option remains enabled.
Can I listen without a voice?
Yes. If no English voice is available, the session can continue without spoken narration.