Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Guildford
I am a qualified and certified coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years experience specialising in anxiety, stress, depression, sleep, confidence and imposter syndrome issues.
I am highly qualified having studied at: University of Toronto, University of Newcastle, Henley Business School, University of Reading and The Human Givens College. I follow the Human Givens approach of understanding our emotional needs and then working towards fulfilling them in a balanced manner
I am a qualified and certified coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years experience specialising in anxiety, stress, depression, sleep, confidence and imposter syndrome issues.
I am highly qualified having studied at: University of Toronto, University of Newcastle, Henley Business School, University of Reading and The Human Givens College. I follow the Human Givens approach of understanding our emotional needs and then working towards fulfilling them in a balanced manner
We all experience challenging times in our lives, unable to find a way forward, often feeling alone and confused. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, not easy, often after having struggled for some time. As an experienced UKCP registered and highly qualified clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will work alongside you, at your own pace, to help you identify and work out your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer you an approach which suits you as an individual. My private practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples, offering both short term and long term therapy as required.
We all experience challenging times in our lives, unable to find a way forward, often feeling alone and confused. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, not easy, often after having struggled for some time. As an experienced UKCP registered and highly qualified clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will work alongside you, at your own pace, to help you identify and work out your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer you an approach which suits you as an individual. My private practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples, offering both short term and long term therapy as required.
Therapy for when life feels overwhelming or unclear.
Support for adults and young people navigating anxiety, identity and life pressures.
Counselling that helps you understand yourself and your relationships more deeply.
We begin with an initial session to explore what you need and what feels supportive for you.
Therapy for when life feels overwhelming or unclear.
Support for adults and young people navigating anxiety, identity and life pressures.
Counselling that helps you understand yourself and your relationships more deeply.
We begin with an initial session to explore what you need and what feels supportive for you.
Counselling is my passion and I look to provide a safe, private space for you to be heard when no one else is listening.
Counselling is my passion and I look to provide a safe, private space for you to be heard when no one else is listening.
Clients come to me because they feel something is not quite right in their lives. They may be anxious about relationships, work, college or simply feel that they cannot cope with life. They want someone to listen to them in a non judgemental way. Many are stuck with past patterns of behaviours or negative thought patterns which no longer work for them. They may be wondering what therapy entails so I aim to put them at their ease when they first contact me. Clients tell me our sessions are relaxing, practical, sometimes even fun as we work together to make positive changes to their lives.
Clients come to me because they feel something is not quite right in their lives. They may be anxious about relationships, work, college or simply feel that they cannot cope with life. They want someone to listen to them in a non judgemental way. Many are stuck with past patterns of behaviours or negative thought patterns which no longer work for them. They may be wondering what therapy entails so I aim to put them at their ease when they first contact me. Clients tell me our sessions are relaxing, practical, sometimes even fun as we work together to make positive changes to their lives.
Margot is a Clinical Psychologist, French-qualified, who works with children, young people, adults, parents, and families. Based in Guildford (Surrey), she offers a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space, for both individual and group psychological therapy, conducive to the exploration, understanding, and overcoming of personal and family challenges.
Margot is a Clinical Psychologist, French-qualified, who works with children, young people, adults, parents, and families. Based in Guildford (Surrey), she offers a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space, for both individual and group psychological therapy, conducive to the exploration, understanding, and overcoming of personal and family challenges.
Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.
Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems. I am based in Guildford and Godalming, Surrey and offer evening and daytime appointments. Perhaps there is a pattern or behaviour in your life that keeps repeating itself despite your best efforts to feel or behave differently each time. Our histories, cultural and family backgrounds effect how we show up in the here and now of today. Counselling can help to shift our experience of life and the people, places and things that constantly trip us up.
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems. I am based in Guildford and Godalming, Surrey and offer evening and daytime appointments. Perhaps there is a pattern or behaviour in your life that keeps repeating itself despite your best efforts to feel or behave differently each time. Our histories, cultural and family backgrounds effect how we show up in the here and now of today. Counselling can help to shift our experience of life and the people, places and things that constantly trip us up.
Hello, I’m Helen. I am a Chartered Psychologist and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have a lot of experience of working with people to overcome difficulties they may be encountering. We all experience times in our lives when things can feel too much, or we may become ‘stuck’. By talking together in therapy we can work to understand the problems you are facing, and develop skills to support you moving forward.
Hello, I’m Helen. I am a Chartered Psychologist and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have a lot of experience of working with people to overcome difficulties they may be encountering. We all experience times in our lives when things can feel too much, or we may become ‘stuck’. By talking together in therapy we can work to understand the problems you are facing, and develop skills to support you moving forward.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
Through my experience of nearly two decades of working within the mental health industry, I have continued to develop my empathy skills, along with a strong sense of compassion for my clients. I have the energy and motivation to wholeheartedly help my clients change. Over the course of my years in practice I have had the honour to participate in different treatment programmes, within a variety of contextual settings. This has included having the privilege to work at some of Europe’s best private clinics such as; Smarmore Castle, Lifeworks Community and Promis Clinics. I also have experience of working in a UK prison and a college.
Through my experience of nearly two decades of working within the mental health industry, I have continued to develop my empathy skills, along with a strong sense of compassion for my clients. I have the energy and motivation to wholeheartedly help my clients change. Over the course of my years in practice I have had the honour to participate in different treatment programmes, within a variety of contextual settings. This has included having the privilege to work at some of Europe’s best private clinics such as; Smarmore Castle, Lifeworks Community and Promis Clinics. I also have experience of working in a UK prison and a college.
You may be living in the aftermath of psychological trauma/complex trauma, or maybe you are unsure about it. You have difficulties with sleeping, eating, connection to yourself and others, addiction, dissociations, maybe Dissociative Identity Disorder. . . you can be heard and understood by a professional who knows how to deal with those symptoms, who can listen to you with no judgement, can offer explanation and help you begin to process what is happening in a safe environment, so you can regain control over your life.
You may be living in the aftermath of psychological trauma/complex trauma, or maybe you are unsure about it. You have difficulties with sleeping, eating, connection to yourself and others, addiction, dissociations, maybe Dissociative Identity Disorder. . . you can be heard and understood by a professional who knows how to deal with those symptoms, who can listen to you with no judgement, can offer explanation and help you begin to process what is happening in a safe environment, so you can regain control over your life.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? I'm Nic, a pragmatic and dual-accredited therapist offering private, face-to-face sessions from a quiet, dedicated garden studio in Surrey, with online therapy also available. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, ADHD, or overwhelming emotions—whether for the first time or something that keeps returning. Many of my clients are new to therapy or unsure where to begin. Sessions are structured, grounded, and shaped around what you need. We begin wherever you are, and work at a pace that feels manageable, in a calm, confidential setting.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? I'm Nic, a pragmatic and dual-accredited therapist offering private, face-to-face sessions from a quiet, dedicated garden studio in Surrey, with online therapy also available. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, ADHD, or overwhelming emotions—whether for the first time or something that keeps returning. Many of my clients are new to therapy or unsure where to begin. Sessions are structured, grounded, and shaped around what you need. We begin wherever you are, and work at a pace that feels manageable, in a calm, confidential setting.
Living with the affects of trauma can be frightening and isolating, leading to feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, confidence and relationship issues, nightmares, sleep deprivation and re-experiencing an event over and over.
I provide a safe space for Talking Therapy and EMDR Therapy sessions. EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
Living with the affects of trauma can be frightening and isolating, leading to feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, confidence and relationship issues, nightmares, sleep deprivation and re-experiencing an event over and over.
I provide a safe space for Talking Therapy and EMDR Therapy sessions. EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
I am passionate about working with patients holistically, and place an emphasis on how nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation can contribute to mood.
Free online course for Anxiety available via my website.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology. Alongside my practice, I work as a CBT Tutor at the London CBT training centre, and with SABP Education department. I work collaboratively with my clients using evidence-based methods to help them understand how unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving may be contributing and maintaining their difficulties.
I am passionate about working with patients holistically, and place an emphasis on how nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation can contribute to mood.
Free online course for Anxiety available via my website.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology. Alongside my practice, I work as a CBT Tutor at the London CBT training centre, and with SABP Education department. I work collaboratively with my clients using evidence-based methods to help them understand how unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving may be contributing and maintaining their difficulties.
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
Starting therapy can be daunting so it’s important that you identify a therapist and an approach to working that feels right for you. As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings. My approach to working is psychodynamic - I’m interested in how past events may have affected you, both consciously and unconsciously, influencing the way you think, feel and behave. Should talking about your experiences be too difficult, I may encourage you to try different creative techniques as an alternate means of expression.
Starting therapy can be daunting so it’s important that you identify a therapist and an approach to working that feels right for you. As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings. My approach to working is psychodynamic - I’m interested in how past events may have affected you, both consciously and unconsciously, influencing the way you think, feel and behave. Should talking about your experiences be too difficult, I may encourage you to try different creative techniques as an alternate means of expression.
Life will always present us with challenges and difficult situations. Sometimes these challenges can get on top of us and we stop living and enjoying our lives as fully as we would like. This is where counselling can be of help. Counselling is about offering a supportive relationship in a safe and confidential environment to talk through whatever is concerning them. Counselling is not about giving advice and counsellors can never be experts in other people’s lives. Counselling is about helping people find their unique strengths to work through a particular issue in the best way for them so that they can live a happy life.
Life will always present us with challenges and difficult situations. Sometimes these challenges can get on top of us and we stop living and enjoying our lives as fully as we would like. This is where counselling can be of help. Counselling is about offering a supportive relationship in a safe and confidential environment to talk through whatever is concerning them. Counselling is not about giving advice and counsellors can never be experts in other people’s lives. Counselling is about helping people find their unique strengths to work through a particular issue in the best way for them so that they can live a happy life.
My extensive training and experience ensures I am able to help adults and children with a number of difficulties, including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness, Grief / Loss, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Relationship difficulties (including break-ups), Social anxiety, Sleep difficulties and Work / exam stress
I'm conscious that wait times can be quite long for practitioners at the moment. Having worked qualified over 15 years ago, I've built connections with a number of other Psychologists. Therefore, as well as running my clinic I offer a screening/recommendation service to ensure you see the best practitioner for you. This discussion is not charged.
My extensive training and experience ensures I am able to help adults and children with a number of difficulties, including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness, Grief / Loss, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Relationship difficulties (including break-ups), Social anxiety, Sleep difficulties and Work / exam stress
I'm conscious that wait times can be quite long for practitioners at the moment. Having worked qualified over 15 years ago, I've built connections with a number of other Psychologists. Therefore, as well as running my clinic I offer a screening/recommendation service to ensure you see the best practitioner for you. This discussion is not charged.
I see that all behaviours such as self-harm, suicide attempts, drinking, drug abuse and other impulsive behaviours have developed as coping strategies to cope with and numb difficult emotions and experiences. These behaviours often act as a plaster to a deeper wound, but just like a plaster they don’t really ever fully heal unless they have time to heal properly. This is the work of therapy to take off the plaster and look more towards the root causes of the behaviour to work out what is going on for you. My instagram page offers an insight to how I work and might be helpful to get a further sense of how I work psychwithemma
I see that all behaviours such as self-harm, suicide attempts, drinking, drug abuse and other impulsive behaviours have developed as coping strategies to cope with and numb difficult emotions and experiences. These behaviours often act as a plaster to a deeper wound, but just like a plaster they don’t really ever fully heal unless they have time to heal properly. This is the work of therapy to take off the plaster and look more towards the root causes of the behaviour to work out what is going on for you. My instagram page offers an insight to how I work and might be helpful to get a further sense of how I work psychwithemma
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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.