Get answers to the questions that come up most often, especially if you’ve been dealing with anxiety, insomnia, or disrupted sleep for a while. If something isn’t covered here, you’re always welcome to ask during your consultation.
About My Methods
How can sleep coaching help with my insomnia?
Sleep coaching helps you rebuild healthy sleep, not through generic tips, but through personalised guidance based on what’s actually keeping you awake. The approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the most evidence-based method for improving insomnia, shown to help people fall asleep faster, wake less during the night, and sleep more efficiently.
Unlike going it alone, coaching gives you the structure, accountability, and expert support to turn good intentions into real, lasting change.
What is CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)?
CBT-I stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. It is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to improve sleep by addressing the thoughts, behaviors, and habits that contribute to sleep difficulties. CBT-I helps people develop healthier sleep patterns, reduce anxiety around sleep, and build long-term strategies for restful, consistent sleep.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy uses modern hypnosis techniques. The hypnosis model can be applied to stress and sleep problems, and other issues where thoughts, emotions, and physical responses are interconnected. Research suggests that adding hypnosis to cognitive-behavioral approaches (CBT-I) can enhance treatment outcomes compared with cognitive-behavioral methods alone.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I)?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I) is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps people respond differently to difficult thoughts, emotions, and stress. ACT-I can help reduce the struggle around sleeplessness and build a healthier relationship with sleep. ACT-I has also been recognized as an alternative option for those who do not respond well to CBT-I.
Will hypnosis mean losing control or being unconscious?
No. Hypnosis does not involve losing control or being unconscious.
The hypnosis process leads you to enter a peaceful state of deep relaxation which feels like being lost in thought while reading a book. The entire process will keep you fully aware, and you maintain full control of everything that happens. During that state I use gentle suggestions which combine with science-based methods help you calm mental arousal.
How do I know your approach works?
The NHS along with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and American College of Physicians (ACP) endorse CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) as the evidence-based approach for both short-term and long-term insomnia. The sleep programs I create, use CBT-I principles which I enhance through hypnosis, and ACT-I strategies, to create individualized and efficient plans.
Stress Support
What is Calm Mind Hour?
The 60-minute one-to-one session Calm Mind Hour provides dedicated support for people dealing with stress, racing thoughts and overwhelming feelings. It helps you calm your nervous system through hypnosis, ACT, and mindfulness based techniques.
Sleep Programme Details
What's the difference between the Sleep Jumpstart and Calm Mind Hour?
The Calm Mind Hour addresses daytime stress, racing thoughts and overwhelming feelings but it does not focus on sleep patterns.It helps clients manage their stress and worry which impact their wellbeing but it does not work on the behavioral patterns that cause insomnia.
Sleep Jumpstart is specifically designed for sleep problems. It provides a detailed sleep intake session together with insomnia maintenance identification and a personalized action plan which includes specific strategies to start using immediately. The Sleep Jumpstart provides the best solution when you experience difficulty sleeping at night or staying asleep throughout the night or when you wake up too early and need immediate understanding of your sleep issues and solutions.
What’s the difference between Complete Sleep Reset and Complete Sleep Reset Plus?
While both follow the same core approach, Plus includes additional support between sessions, so questions or unsettled moments don’t have to wait until the next appointment.
Why choose Complete Sleep Reset over sleeping pills?
Sleeping pills may give quick relief, but they don’t fix the underlying causes of insomnia, disrupt the body’s natural sleep, and can cause additional side effects. CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), hypnosis, and ACT-I tools address the thoughts and habits that maintain insomnia symptoms, providing a natural, long-term solution.
Can a single Sleep Jumpstart session really help with insomnia?
Yes, for many people with recent or situational insomnia, one focused session can make a real difference. Research indicates that even a single, structured CBT-I session produces substantial improvements in insomnia severity which enables people to achieve normal sleep patterns at a faster rate.
How long will it take to see results for sleep problems?
Research shows that people typically begin to experience positive changes after three to four sessions.
What happens if I have a bad night during the programme?
Bad nights are to be expected and don’t mean the work isn’t helping. We look at what happened, adjust if needed, and focus on preventing the night from turning into worry or self-blame.
Do I need to follow strict sleep rules or routines?
No. This approach avoids rigid rules. We look at habits and routines in context and make changes only where they reduce pressure rather than add it.
I have sleep apnea. Can you still help me?
Yes, but your sleep apnea must be medically managed first. If you’re already following treatment (like using a CPAP machine) but still struggling with sleep, I can help, with written confirmation from your GP.
Can you help with menopause-related sleep problems?
Yes. The sleep patterns of women become disrupted during perimenopause and menopause because their bodies experience nighttime anxiety and temperature fluctuations and natural sleep cycle alterations.
Do I need a diagnosis to work with you?
No. You don’t need a formal diagnosis. Many people come simply because sleep hasn’t been improving on its own and has started to feel stressful or unpredictable.
What if I’ve tried CBT-I before and it didn’t help?
Many people have tried CBT-I in a rigid or overly prescriptive way. Here, we apply it flexibly and with attention to nervous system safety. Plus, I don’t use CBT-I alone, I blend it with hypnosis, and ACT-I techniques. If something previously increased pressure or stress, we take that into account.
How quickly should I expect things to change?
What if my sleep gets worse before it gets better?
Temporary fluctuations can happen. If sleep worsens at any point, we slow down, review what’s happening, and adjust.
What happens between sessions?
You reflect on what we’ve discussed and apply agreed adjustments in your own time. In the Plus option, you also have additional contact between sessions for guidance or reassurance.
Do you work alongside medicine-based sleep anxiety treatments?
While my focus is insomnia care without medication, my programme works alongside medical care where appropriate. Any changes to medication should always be discussed with your GP or specialist.
What happens after the programme ends?
Most people finish feeling more confident managing sleep independently. If further support feels helpful, we can discuss options at that point.
Suitability & Conditions
Is this right for me?
My approach works well for adults experiencing:
- Chronic stress, or constant overwhelm
- Racing thoughts and difficulty switching off
- Sleep Struggles (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early)
- The continuous pattern which anxiety disrupts sleep and poor sleep fuels more anxiety
This approach may not be suitable if:
- You are under 18
- You have active psychosis or severe untreated mental health conditions
- You have sleep disorders other than insomnia (sleep apnea,parasomnias, bipolar illnesses, narcolepsy, etc.)
- You have a history of epilepsy or seizures
Qualifications & Professional Standards
What are your qualifications?
I am trained in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia), the gold-standard, first-line approach recommended by sleep medicine organisations worldwide. My training was delivered by The Sleep Consultancy Ltd under Dr. Jason Ellis, a world-renowned sleep researcher.
I also hold certification in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) under Dr. Steven Hayes, the originator of the model, which I integrate to help clients build a healthier long-term relationship with sleep.
Additionally, I hold a Level 5 qualification as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, trained at the UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy in London, a training approved by:
- The British Psychological Society
- The International Council of Integrated Psychotherapists (ICIP)
- The General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
I maintained registration with the General Hypnotherapy Register and the British Sleep Society’s UK Multidisciplinary Sleep Professionals, to follow their professional standards which ensure I deliver an evidence-based approach with care and integrity.
Appointments, Cancellations & Online Sleep Coaching
Do you work worldwide?
I work with clients online across the UK, Europe, North America, and worldwide. Sessions are conducted via video call, so location is no barrier.
Is your service online only?
Yes. The advantage of home-based meetings creates a comfortable and flexible experience for clients. Studies confirm that online sleep coaching produces the same effects as traditional in-person sessions.
What is your cancellation/rescheduling policy?
I require clients to give at least 48 hours of advance notice for appointment rescheduling or cancellation. More details are in my Terms and Conditions.
What payment method do you use?
I use Stripe, a secure and trusted payment platform used by millions of businesses and customers worldwide to process online transactions safely. Stripe supports major credit and debit cards and uses advanced encryption and security standards to protect your payment information at every step of the checkout process.