Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Bristol
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Lisa Gargaro Sleep Co
PhD
Sleep
issues - With my
sleep
training in CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) & Angelic Reiki. I offer gentle methods to provide help for those who have sleeping issues, such as falling/staying asleep,
insomnia
& many other general sleeping concerns. If you struggling to
sleep
& wish a step by step method in an easy to follow program created by result proven strategies then I can help you. I offer 2 styles of help. My 1st is a 1-2-1 program in a 4-week program, working weekly to help you achieve better
sleep
. The 2nd is a D.I.Y. self-
sleep
guide, the same theories used, but you complete it at your own pace.

Sofia Ferreira
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Being listened to and understood by a caring professional in an empathic therapeutic relationship can bring tremendous relief from emotional conflict and pain, develop a stronger self, and promote constructive ways to live a more fulfilling and happy life. I have experience in treating a wide range of mental health or neuropsychological difficulties/conditions, such as: adjustment, abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress, perfectionism, self-esteem, trauma, phobias, stress, emotional regulation,
sleep
, eating multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, dementia, among others.

Green Trees Psychology - Dr Sharon Davey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
The psychology services I provide include help for; Anxiety, Low mood, Stress management, Depression,
Sleep
difficulties, Confidence, Family Issues, Anger, Loss and Bereavement.
We all struggle with difficult feelings at times in our lives. I am an approachable clinical psychologist who can help you if you are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or low in mood. Together we can think about your concerns in a confidential and supportive meeting. I can help you to make sense of your feelings and develop ways to cope. In counselling sessions I use a range of therapeutic ideas, drawing on Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Family therapy. Please enquire to book an appointment.
Bristol BS9
& Online

Dominic Glover
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have published in the area of clinical perfectionism, and have worked extensively with people experiencing low self-esteem,
insomnia
, depression and anxiety disorders.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and have worked in NHS adult psychological therapies services since that time. I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician for an NHS service in West London before re-locating to the South-West and working in private practice.
Bristol BS1
& Online

Meirav Dagan
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, distress, or major life changes? Have you recently been diagnosed with Physical Health Condition or find it hard to adjust to the impact of your Conditions? There comes a time when support is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I am a Chartered Health Psychologist and a CBT therapist. Over the years I have worked extensively with people coping with different psychological symptoms (e.g. worries, general anxiety, stress, OCD, specific phobias, health worries,
sleep
problems) and physical health conditions (e.g. Cancer, Diabetes, IBD).

Dr Michelle Griffiths
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified
Verified
I also provide specialist support in relation to physical health issues such as stopping smoking, improving
sleep
, alcohol consumption, weight management, movement/physical exercise, lifestyle choices and habit change.
I am a fully registered and insured Practitioner Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist, specialising in a variety of biological, psychological and social difficulties. I have over 15 years’ experience of supporting people to develop strategies to live with mental health issues (anxiety and depression, stress, worry or panic, health-related anxiety and depression), long-term conditions (e.g. thyroid disorders, pain, fatigue, COPD, PMDD, cancer and Long Covid) and challenging life circumstances.

Dawn Daly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sleep
better, make easier and better decisions and reach those personal goals.
Anxiety? - I work with adults and children (10+) experiencing all types of anxiety for all kinds of reasons. Whether the cause is school or work-related stress, a relationship issue, a bereavement, pregnancy, physical ill health, a traumatic event or something else, I offer you the opportunity to become more at ease within your body and mind - freeing you up to make the changes you want to see within yourself and your life.

Hannah Lehrain
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Does depression or anxiety stop you from living the life you want? – As an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist I offer NICE recommended, evidenced-based treatments for Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (worry), Health Anxiety,
Insomnia
, Low Self Esteem, OCD, Panic Attacks, Phobias, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Stress. I am also trained in IPT, a pragmatic and focused approach to treating depression, which focuses on resolving difficulties by helping patients to address interpersonal problems and relationship-based issues.

Deborah Louise Creed
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Deborah Creed is a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and AFT (Association of Family Therapy) accredited systemic psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety, behaviour, eating disorders,
sleep
, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems. Deborah has worked with many clients affected by separation, divorce, trauma, or couples wanting to reconnect. Deborah offers a bespoke service to meet the needs of the client. This is a private practice. It is a highly successful and discreet place to talk

Flourishing Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression,
insomnia
, OCD, addictions, PTSD and phobias. I invite clients to shape and express their goals (these often change or are added to!) and we work together to reach them. Sometimes problems have gone on for years; sometimes they are new and acute. In both cases they can be resolved: people can move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and happy.

Duncan Moss
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of anxiety and mood difficulties helping to bring about understanding and positive change. This includes depression, low esteem, panic, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social anxiety, OCD, BDD, eating disorders, health anxiety, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving anxiety,
insomnia
and anger/temper. I offer appointments 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Sara Alhadeff
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, panic attacks, challenging life transitions, loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family issues? Talking to a counsellor can help. I offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space where we can explore your difficulties with the aim of understanding more about your feelings, thoughts and behaviour - enabling you to move forward with your life with a greater sense of well being and new strategies for navigating this complex world!

Tadeja Duncan
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
Most of our emotional wounds stem from difficult relationships we've had with others and I believe they can be most effectively healed within the supportive environment of empathy, attunement and deep interest in you as a person. Hence I put at the core of my approach building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that can foster healing, growth, learning and development.

Stafford Wilson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Counselling is a safe space where you can talk about problems and process difficult emotions without shame or judgement. We often feel that we should be able to deal with our problems without others help. But it is often through sharing and opening up to others, that we can find the way to heal ourselves. Trauma, mental or emotional problems, disconnect us from ourselves and others. Sharing our pain and our story (in a relationship where it is held safely) can allow us to value, respect and have compassion for all parts of ourselves. This re-integration unblocks our creative/healing potential and our sense of purpose and meaning.

Juliana Garcia
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together towards effecting change and constructing meaningful relationships.
Bristol BS1
& Online

Christian John Liberati
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.

Vita Nova Counselling - Celia Lima
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
BACP Registered Counsellor experienced in offering counselling and therapeutic support to Individuals and Couples in Easton (BS5), Kingswood (BS15) and Iron Acton (BS37). Counselling sessions near you with free parking available in all locations. I offer both Short and Long Term Counselling to Individuals & Couples and My skills are in working with: Anxiety, Depression, Rejection and Abandonment, Difficulties with Managing and Naming Emotions, Confusion and Feeling Lost, Coping with Change and Life Cycles, Family Conflicts and Relationship Difficulties, Break Ups and Divorce.

Ana Corral
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
I wanted to give you a warm welcome and acknowledge your effort in taking this first step. It is not easy to start therapy; overcoming any fear you may feel, where to search, which therapist to choose… I would like to invite you to stop for a moment. Close your eyes slowly. Take a deep breath. How do you feel? Where in your body do you feel it? Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that can leave our world upside down. We can end up feeling anxious, depressed, angry, frustrated… Sometimes we just experience a lack of meaning and can’t connect with the life force that makes us feel alive.

Belén Plaza. EMDR, CBT, EFT, Bach flowers.
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I believe that we all have the potential to heal ourselves. Are you aware that you have a negative mental state at work or in relationships? Is it persistent, or do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, worried, and have a low level of liveliness? I can support you to find pathways to overcome these limitations. I am a compassionate integrative psychotherapist. I offer EMDR- 2013, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy CBT, EFT, Mindfulness. Homeopathy (3rd year), Bach flowers (level 2). I can help you to transform your life’s limitations arising from anxiety/ trauma, difficulties in sleeping, relationships or work difficulties.

Sharon louise Newland
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am qualified Integrative Counsellor that offers a relational, collaborative way of working. I strive to provide a safe, secure, and validating space where we can work together to identify, explore, and navigate your emotional wellbeing. You may have come to counselling with a specific issue you wish to focus on such as loss and grief, trauma or more generalised feelings of stress, anxiety, or low mood. I am committed to offering time to reflect in a non-judgemental, empathic, and confidential environment to look at difficult feelings and experiences, as sharing our unspoken thoughts and feelings can have a transformative effect.
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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.