Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Cambridge

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Your Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
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Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life?
You may consider therapy for various reasons, be that relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, stress, or you may feel stuck and unable to harness your full potential. In all these instances therapy can help to unpack your difficulties and gain a fresh perspective and clarity on a situation. I can provide CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life?
You may consider therapy for various reasons, be that relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, stress, or you may feel stuck and unable to harness your full potential. In all these instances therapy can help to unpack your difficulties and gain a fresh perspective and clarity on a situation. I can provide CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
020 8103 3863 View 020 8103 3863
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Dr Tamla Evans
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
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I primarily specialise in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Models of Health Behaviour Change, and CBT for Insomnia.
I am a Health Psychologist specialising in chronic illness, health anxiety, and weight management. I provide person-centred therapy and will work with you to establish your needs and goals. I have experience working with patients from a range of cultural backgrounds and with a range of health conditions / difficulties. Alongside my clinical work, I am a Researcher at the University of Cambridge, investigating psychological approaches to weight management and disordered eating. I have a PhD in behaviour change and diabetes management and am committed to ensuring my patient work is based on the newest evidence.
I primarily specialise in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Models of Health Behaviour Change, and CBT for Insomnia.
I am a Health Psychologist specialising in chronic illness, health anxiety, and weight management. I provide person-centred therapy and will work with you to establish your needs and goals. I have experience working with patients from a range of cultural backgrounds and with a range of health conditions / difficulties. Alongside my clinical work, I am a Researcher at the University of Cambridge, investigating psychological approaches to weight management and disordered eating. I have a PhD in behaviour change and diabetes management and am committed to ensuring my patient work is based on the newest evidence.
020 4572 5343 View 020 4572 5343
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Debbie Watt
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB22
I support clients to successfully - Build confidence and Resilience/ Establish new norms after redundancy, injury or loss/ Sleep better/ Develop skills to better manage physical and mental health/ Change careers/ Establish work-life-balance/ Tackle phobias or fears/ Improve communication and negotiation skills/ Thrive with neurodivergence/
I’m a Coaching Psychologist and Accredited Master Coach with over 17 years of experience in supporting clients to navigate their way through challenges and change. My approach is to walk alongside you and tailor support to your changing needs on your journey to define and achieve your chosen outcomes -
I support clients to successfully - Build confidence and Resilience/ Establish new norms after redundancy, injury or loss/ Sleep better/ Develop skills to better manage physical and mental health/ Change careers/ Establish work-life-balance/ Tackle phobias or fears/ Improve communication and negotiation skills/ Thrive with neurodivergence/
I’m a Coaching Psychologist and Accredited Master Coach with over 17 years of experience in supporting clients to navigate their way through challenges and change. My approach is to walk alongside you and tailor support to your changing needs on your journey to define and achieve your chosen outcomes -
01223 650660 View 01223 650660
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Dr Leiya Lemkey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
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I have experience in treating a range of difficulties which include anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, depressive disorders, trauma and PTSD, sleep problems, self-esteem, anger management, substance misuse, stress management and emotion regulation.
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
I have experience in treating a range of difficulties which include anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, depressive disorders, trauma and PTSD, sleep problems, self-esteem, anger management, substance misuse, stress management and emotion regulation.
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
01223 679867 View 01223 679867
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Dr Emily Haythornthwaite
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
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I have experience of working with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, sleep difficulties and dental anxiety.
I have experience and training within a variety of psychological therapies, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) informs my approach.
I have experience of working with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, sleep difficulties and dental anxiety.
I have experience and training within a variety of psychological therapies, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) informs my approach.
01284 334953 View 01284 334953
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Dr Elrika Erasmus
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Sleep may feel impossible, leaving you exhausted and unmotivated.
I am here to help you take that first step. Therapy is a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s troubling you and understand what’s holding you back. Using approaches like Compassion-Focused Therapy, ACT, and coaching, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, reduce anxiety, and build confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
Sleep may feel impossible, leaving you exhausted and unmotivated.
I am here to help you take that first step. Therapy is a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s troubling you and understand what’s holding you back. Using approaches like Compassion-Focused Therapy, ACT, and coaching, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, reduce anxiety, and build confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
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Cambridgeshirecbt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Please visit cambridgeshirecbt.com
Please visit cambridgeshirecbt.com
01223 643944 View 01223 643944
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Kirstin Bicknell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB23
I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy that's right for you. I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist there are a number of elements that therapy may include. The ones we use will depend on what you want to work on and your preferences. This can involve exploring how you're feeling, why you're feeling that way and how you can manage challenging feelings or relationships or working with childhood trauma as well as specific strategies including EMDR for PTSD.
I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy that's right for you. I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist there are a number of elements that therapy may include. The ones we use will depend on what you want to work on and your preferences. This can involve exploring how you're feeling, why you're feeling that way and how you can manage challenging feelings or relationships or working with childhood trauma as well as specific strategies including EMDR for PTSD.
01223 656854 View 01223 656854
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Elspeth Campbell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
You may want to be happier because you find yourself struggling to get through the day as a result of troubling situations or overwhelming experiences and issues. Your will may be dampened by a difficult history of upbringing in your family or early social care environment. You may long to reconnect with yourself and others, personally and / or professionally and to rekindle your sense of self worth. You may wish follow your own pathway on the rocky road of life based on a deep sense of inner knowing, which will help you revive vitality for life.
You may want to be happier because you find yourself struggling to get through the day as a result of troubling situations or overwhelming experiences and issues. Your will may be dampened by a difficult history of upbringing in your family or early social care environment. You may long to reconnect with yourself and others, personally and / or professionally and to rekindle your sense of self worth. You may wish follow your own pathway on the rocky road of life based on a deep sense of inner knowing, which will help you revive vitality for life.
01223 972793 View 01223 972793
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Lizzie Felter
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 10 years' experience of working with adults in NHS secondary care mental health services, as well as working privately. I am experienced in delivering psychological therapy for a wide range of difficulties including depression, generalised anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD and other long term consequences of trauma. I also offer therapy to people who do not have a mental health diagnosis but who would like help to understand, cope with, and change emotional difficulties they are experiencing.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 10 years' experience of working with adults in NHS secondary care mental health services, as well as working privately. I am experienced in delivering psychological therapy for a wide range of difficulties including depression, generalised anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD and other long term consequences of trauma. I also offer therapy to people who do not have a mental health diagnosis but who would like help to understand, cope with, and change emotional difficulties they are experiencing.
01223 972859 View 01223 972859
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Beau-Jessica Roberts
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
A Dramatherapist, wellbeing specialist and clinical supervisor. I work with you to create a confidential space for you to explore what is difficult.
A Dramatherapist, wellbeing specialist and clinical supervisor. I work with you to create a confidential space for you to explore what is difficult.
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Dr Jonathan O’Keeffe
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi, I’m Jonathan. I can help with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, feelings of shame, and low self-esteem. I provide support if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your purpose in life. Whether you’re navigating relationship difficulties, exploring issues of identity and sexuality, or dealing with aspects of neurodiversity—such as ADHD or autism—I bring a compassionate and individualised approach. As a foster carer I am also well placed to support couples/individuals with the emotional impact of their fostering/adoption journey.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. I can help with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, feelings of shame, and low self-esteem. I provide support if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your purpose in life. Whether you’re navigating relationship difficulties, exploring issues of identity and sexuality, or dealing with aspects of neurodiversity—such as ADHD or autism—I bring a compassionate and individualised approach. As a foster carer I am also well placed to support couples/individuals with the emotional impact of their fostering/adoption journey.
01223 912709 View 01223 912709
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Sandra Cass-Courtney
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC). My qualifications and experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I regard human suffering and relational struggles as inevitable parts of all our lives. In therapy we may deal directly with life’s crisis and difficulties around transitions such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness and career crossroads. I have a wide range of NHS and private sector experience and can competently treat a wide range of psychological issues and distress for individuals and couples.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC). My qualifications and experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I regard human suffering and relational struggles as inevitable parts of all our lives. In therapy we may deal directly with life’s crisis and difficulties around transitions such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness and career crossroads. I have a wide range of NHS and private sector experience and can competently treat a wide range of psychological issues and distress for individuals and couples.
07723 448788 View 07723 448788
Photo of Adriana Rubio, Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Adriana Rubio
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Adriana Rubio is an Integrative Psychologist offering psychotherapy and counseling to adults, young people and couples. She has studied in different European Universities, obtaining an MSc in Psychology and Social Psychology and she is graduated in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Adriana is registered at the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). For over a decade, Adriana has worked therapeutically with adults and young people from different cultures within mental health and psychosocial support projects in international settings.
Adriana Rubio is an Integrative Psychologist offering psychotherapy and counseling to adults, young people and couples. She has studied in different European Universities, obtaining an MSc in Psychology and Social Psychology and she is graduated in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Adriana is registered at the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). For over a decade, Adriana has worked therapeutically with adults and young people from different cultures within mental health and psychosocial support projects in international settings.
01778 302877 View 01778 302877
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Dr Farasat Sadia
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
07480 638149 View 07480 638149
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Grace Hernandez
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a highly skilled psychotherapist and supervisor with over 10 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing, working across charity organisations, the NHS, private sector services, higher education and my own private practice. I have supported adults of all ages from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate a wide range of life challenges and difficulties. I am trained to a master’s level in psychotherapy and hold postgraduate diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (SFCBT) and PTSD management. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am a highly skilled psychotherapist and supervisor with over 10 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing, working across charity organisations, the NHS, private sector services, higher education and my own private practice. I have supported adults of all ages from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate a wide range of life challenges and difficulties. I am trained to a master’s level in psychotherapy and hold postgraduate diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (SFCBT) and PTSD management. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Maita Nichols
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
01223 658364 View 01223 658364
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Dr Aneesh Shravat
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hello, I’m Dr Aneesh Shravat and I am a Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (CPscyhol, AFBPsS) with 14 years’ experience of working as a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. I have worked in a variety of NHS and charity settings including an internationally renowned neuropsychological service. I am currently a Lead Psychologist in an Addictions Service in London. I have a warm friendly approach and am based in Cambridge. I use different evidence based therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, and Compassion focused therapies and Mindfulness.
Hello, I’m Dr Aneesh Shravat and I am a Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (CPscyhol, AFBPsS) with 14 years’ experience of working as a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. I have worked in a variety of NHS and charity settings including an internationally renowned neuropsychological service. I am currently a Lead Psychologist in an Addictions Service in London. I have a warm friendly approach and am based in Cambridge. I use different evidence based therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, and Compassion focused therapies and Mindfulness.
01223 912901 View 01223 912901
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Gary Lee
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB22
If you are experiencing distressing symptoms in relation to ANY anxiety disorder - including phobias, PTSD, OCD and you want to make changes that liberate you so that you you can live the life that you would prefer then I can help. Sessions tend to last longer than the traditional hour (or in some cases 50 minutes) as I prefer to work without the time constraint and to give value for money.
If you are experiencing distressing symptoms in relation to ANY anxiety disorder - including phobias, PTSD, OCD and you want to make changes that liberate you so that you you can live the life that you would prefer then I can help. Sessions tend to last longer than the traditional hour (or in some cases 50 minutes) as I prefer to work without the time constraint and to give value for money.
01223 941662 View 01223 941662
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Ian Francis Mncs Accred
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I love working with people who are openminded and honest and looking to improve their lives and explore some of their blocks. I have a lot of experience working with depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction and low self esteem. If you aren't happy with yourself or your life, I would love to find out why and help you to explore ways of making positive changes. I have transformed my life in a positive way so I speak from experience when I say radical transformation is possible if you are open to it. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about the things that are really important to you.
I love working with people who are openminded and honest and looking to improve their lives and explore some of their blocks. I have a lot of experience working with depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction and low self esteem. If you aren't happy with yourself or your life, I would love to find out why and help you to explore ways of making positive changes. I have transformed my life in a positive way so I speak from experience when I say radical transformation is possible if you are open to it. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about the things that are really important to you.
01223 658135 View 01223 658135
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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.