Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Dereham

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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
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Stephanie Bryant Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
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Maureen Pettican
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
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Rejig Solutions
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Norwich NR15
Are you struggling with issues related to pain, sleep, stress, psychological impacts of chronic illness including COVID, trauma, anxiety or major life changes? There comes a time when we might need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health Psychologist) and Chartered Psychologist in Norfolk, and I’d love to help you on your journey towards feeling better about yourself, behaviour change, lifestyle modification and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues related to pain, sleep, stress, psychological impacts of chronic illness including COVID, trauma, anxiety or major life changes? There comes a time when we might need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health Psychologist) and Chartered Psychologist in Norfolk, and I’d love to help you on your journey towards feeling better about yourself, behaviour change, lifestyle modification and self-discovery.
01508 505233 View 01508 505233
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Your Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Online Only
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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Jessica Lewis
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
Norwich NR3
Hi! My name’s Jess and I’m a person-centred counsellor. My counselling approach endeavors to offer a safe and supportive space in which you can be fully listened to and accepted as you are. I believe such a relationship can support you in exploring your unique experiences and difficulties and discovering your own meaning and a deeper understanding of yourself.  I have experience working with adults navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, overthinking, career decisions, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
Hi! My name’s Jess and I’m a person-centred counsellor. My counselling approach endeavors to offer a safe and supportive space in which you can be fully listened to and accepted as you are. I believe such a relationship can support you in exploring your unique experiences and difficulties and discovering your own meaning and a deeper understanding of yourself.  I have experience working with adults navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, overthinking, career decisions, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
01603 516794 View 01603 516794
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Dr Peter Cairns
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Norwich NR2
I have longstanding experience working with adults and older children over 13-years, who are experiencing mood problems, stress, low self-esteem, anger difficulties, relationship issues, or the impact of traumatic events.
I have longstanding experience working with adults and older children over 13-years, who are experiencing mood problems, stress, low self-esteem, anger difficulties, relationship issues, or the impact of traumatic events.
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Jay Jankee
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist with 25+ years of experience working in the NHS as a Mental Health Practitioner and as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in NHS Talking therapies. I specialise in providing treatment for all forms of anxiety disorders and experiences of depressive symptoms. I work collaboratively, I am emphatic and have a warm style in delivering treatment to promote proactive steps towards wellbeing leading to desirable change. I respect client’s personal experiences and listen compassionately to their views and perspectives. I work collaboratively to explore solutions that would work best for the individual.
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist with 25+ years of experience working in the NHS as a Mental Health Practitioner and as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in NHS Talking therapies. I specialise in providing treatment for all forms of anxiety disorders and experiences of depressive symptoms. I work collaboratively, I am emphatic and have a warm style in delivering treatment to promote proactive steps towards wellbeing leading to desirable change. I respect client’s personal experiences and listen compassionately to their views and perspectives. I work collaboratively to explore solutions that would work best for the individual.
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Leah Larwood
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR1
Session rates: £45 - £65 (income dependent) I’m Leah - a relational gestalt psychotherapist. I work in a collaborative, holding and empathetic way, to help you discover a way forward and gain new perspectives on your life. Whether you're experiencing stuckness, problems with your relationships or anxiety and low mood, we can work together to explore what's important to you. Gestalt is a humanistic approach to therapy. Prior to my private practise, I worked at Mind Norfolk & Waveney Mind at the Low Cost Counselling Service (LCCS).
Session rates: £45 - £65 (income dependent) I’m Leah - a relational gestalt psychotherapist. I work in a collaborative, holding and empathetic way, to help you discover a way forward and gain new perspectives on your life. Whether you're experiencing stuckness, problems with your relationships or anxiety and low mood, we can work together to explore what's important to you. Gestalt is a humanistic approach to therapy. Prior to my private practise, I worked at Mind Norfolk & Waveney Mind at the Low Cost Counselling Service (LCCS).
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Dr Rebecca Lower
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in mental health. I have previously worked in NHS mental health services with both adults and adolescents and now work with private clients. I specialise in helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in mental health. I have previously worked in NHS mental health services with both adults and adolescents and now work with private clients. I specialise in helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
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Robert Toynbee
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Norwich NR6
My clients have told me that they valued the warmth and acceptance I show in my sessions, which is something I am intensely proud of. Other feedback also highlighted my skills at explaining the rationale behind therapy - helping translate scientific research and therapeutic models into practical skills that make sense for your own situation and context. New clients have fed back to me that I was especially warm and welcoming, helping to normalise and validate difficulties that they have been struggling with. Clients who have experienced therapy before said that I was able to bring insight and understanding to therapy.
My clients have told me that they valued the warmth and acceptance I show in my sessions, which is something I am intensely proud of. Other feedback also highlighted my skills at explaining the rationale behind therapy - helping translate scientific research and therapeutic models into practical skills that make sense for your own situation and context. New clients have fed back to me that I was especially warm and welcoming, helping to normalise and validate difficulties that they have been struggling with. Clients who have experienced therapy before said that I was able to bring insight and understanding to therapy.
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Cathie McLeod
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. This is often described as the first step but I know for most of you that this is just one of many steps in your journey. This is where you are at a cross road and want to take the path that leads you to hope and equips you with the skills and strengths to cope with not just your present circumstances but also the fuure. I provide a safe non-judgemental space where we work together towards your goals. Whether it is anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, illness, relationship difficulties amongst many areas ...you can find the support you need.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. This is often described as the first step but I know for most of you that this is just one of many steps in your journey. This is where you are at a cross road and want to take the path that leads you to hope and equips you with the skills and strengths to cope with not just your present circumstances but also the fuure. I provide a safe non-judgemental space where we work together towards your goals. Whether it is anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, illness, relationship difficulties amongst many areas ...you can find the support you need.
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Dr Teresa Clayton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist specialising in anxiety, worry and stress. This includes OCD, health anxiety and social anxiety. I have 15 years experience supporting people to overcome difficulties and make changes, and I have training and experience using many different therapeutic approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy). My therapy is with both individuals and couples, and prior to setting up my private practice I spent many years working in the NHS.
I am a clinical psychologist specialising in anxiety, worry and stress. This includes OCD, health anxiety and social anxiety. I have 15 years experience supporting people to overcome difficulties and make changes, and I have training and experience using many different therapeutic approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy). My therapy is with both individuals and couples, and prior to setting up my private practice I spent many years working in the NHS.
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Joyce Catherine Billing
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Norwich NR12
I am a BACP registered person-centred counsellor and counselling supervisor. I work with young people and adults - age from 11 years old and up. I aim to offer a confidential, safe space and a non-judgemental supportive relationship, hopefully helping you to explore and gain understanding of why you may feel the way you do. This sometimes can mean reviewing and working through past influences and life events and how they may be affecting you in the present. This self-exploration can be an opportunity for personal development and growth, bringing about positive changes in how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to others.
I am a BACP registered person-centred counsellor and counselling supervisor. I work with young people and adults - age from 11 years old and up. I aim to offer a confidential, safe space and a non-judgemental supportive relationship, hopefully helping you to explore and gain understanding of why you may feel the way you do. This sometimes can mean reviewing and working through past influences and life events and how they may be affecting you in the present. This self-exploration can be an opportunity for personal development and growth, bringing about positive changes in how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to others.
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I am a qualified person-centred and somatic counsellor and an Accredited Member of the BACP, MBACP (Accred). I worked for Bucks Mind for fourteen years. I now have a private practice based in North Norfolk near Sheringham and provide in-person or online sessions. I work with individuals and couples who may present with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional and relationship issues. I will help you explore any issues that may emerge in the counselling and help to facilitate change and gain a new perspective. Please contact me to discuss your counselling needs. Individual fees are £45/hr and couples £60/hr.
I am a qualified person-centred and somatic counsellor and an Accredited Member of the BACP, MBACP (Accred). I worked for Bucks Mind for fourteen years. I now have a private practice based in North Norfolk near Sheringham and provide in-person or online sessions. I work with individuals and couples who may present with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional and relationship issues. I will help you explore any issues that may emerge in the counselling and help to facilitate change and gain a new perspective. Please contact me to discuss your counselling needs. Individual fees are £45/hr and couples £60/hr.
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Matt Willis (Neurodivergent)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself. Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself. Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
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Alina Szablowska
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I can help if you think about life changes, such as considering marriage, divorce, retirement, career change or if you are trying to cope with grief and loss. If you are suffering with depression, anxiety, struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, have a personal or relationship problem to sort out, you are invited to phone or email to make an appointment. I work with people who want to understand their behavior, emotions and thoughts. Working with me is discovering how the past and the old relationships affect activities and present intimate relationships. I provide help in Polish and English. Confidentiality is assured.
I can help if you think about life changes, such as considering marriage, divorce, retirement, career change or if you are trying to cope with grief and loss. If you are suffering with depression, anxiety, struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, have a personal or relationship problem to sort out, you are invited to phone or email to make an appointment. I work with people who want to understand their behavior, emotions and thoughts. Working with me is discovering how the past and the old relationships affect activities and present intimate relationships. I provide help in Polish and English. Confidentiality is assured.
01449 706651 View 01449 706651
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Pam Marion Susan Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
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Sam Brayshaw
Counsellor, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
We can all experience periods of anxiety or depression or just want to make changes in our lives in order to feel better. I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space helping to explore change, emotional wellbeing, relationships and personal development in life.  I am a highly qualified and professionally trained psychotherapeutic counsellor. As a member of the BACP, UKCP and NCPS my education and practice meet the highest ethical standards that a client should expect from a practitioner. I have a particular interest in ADHD and recently completed training specifically to work with clients in this area.
We can all experience periods of anxiety or depression or just want to make changes in our lives in order to feel better. I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space helping to explore change, emotional wellbeing, relationships and personal development in life.  I am a highly qualified and professionally trained psychotherapeutic counsellor. As a member of the BACP, UKCP and NCPS my education and practice meet the highest ethical standards that a client should expect from a practitioner. I have a particular interest in ADHD and recently completed training specifically to work with clients in this area.
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Alistair Cormack
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Norwich NR3
People seek therapy for many different reasons. It can be to unblock creativity, or to explore the past. Some people come because they are experiencing difficult or unwanted feelings, such as anxiety or sadness. Some suffer from symptoms such as sleeplessness that are connected to their feelings. Whatever brings you to therapy, the psychoanalytic approaches I offer can deepen your understanding. I do not charge for the initial session, which is a chance for us to get to know one another and see if we can work well together.
People seek therapy for many different reasons. It can be to unblock creativity, or to explore the past. Some people come because they are experiencing difficult or unwanted feelings, such as anxiety or sadness. Some suffer from symptoms such as sleeplessness that are connected to their feelings. Whatever brings you to therapy, the psychoanalytic approaches I offer can deepen your understanding. I do not charge for the initial session, which is a chance for us to get to know one another and see if we can work well together.
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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.