Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Hampton

Lina Elijose
Verified Verified
Hampton TW12
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional struggles, you're not alone. You may feel trapped in negative thought patterns, burdened by painful memories, or unsure of your self-worth. An example in nature is the lovely lotus, which grows from a bed of mud and muddy water, yet blooms in purity and beauty. Like the lotus and the pearl, you too can transform from difficult circumstances into something beautiful. Just as an oyster turns a piece of dirt into a pearl, you have the power to grow, heal, and reclaim your inner strength, ultimately reconnecting with your authentic self.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional struggles, you're not alone. You may feel trapped in negative thought patterns, burdened by painful memories, or unsure of your self-worth. An example in nature is the lovely lotus, which grows from a bed of mud and muddy water, yet blooms in purity and beauty. Like the lotus and the pearl, you too can transform from difficult circumstances into something beautiful. Just as an oyster turns a piece of dirt into a pearl, you have the power to grow, heal, and reclaim your inner strength, ultimately reconnecting with your authentic self.
01372 677213 View 01372 677213
Talk in Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
talkintherapy.com - As a UK qualified CBT therapist, my passion lies in helping individuals achieve their best selves by prioritising their wellbeing and mental health. I am highly skilled in working with anxiety, depression, and many other mental health issues, and I approach each case with a distinct perspective, understanding that every individual's story and healing journey is unique. If you're looking for a therapist who is caring, compassionate, and committed to helping you achieve your goals, then look no further. I would be honoured to work with you on your journey towards healing and growth.
talkintherapy.com - As a UK qualified CBT therapist, my passion lies in helping individuals achieve their best selves by prioritising their wellbeing and mental health. I am highly skilled in working with anxiety, depression, and many other mental health issues, and I approach each case with a distinct perspective, understanding that every individual's story and healing journey is unique. If you're looking for a therapist who is caring, compassionate, and committed to helping you achieve your goals, then look no further. I would be honoured to work with you on your journey towards healing and growth.
020 4538 3031 View 020 4538 3031
Angel Pang
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
Have you ever felt that words alone don’t fully capture what you’re experiencing—especially when emotions feel tangled, overwhelming, or stuck in familiar patterns? I support young people and adults who sense there’s more beneath the surface and want a gentle, thoughtful way to understand themselves more deeply. I offer a calm, supportive, and creative space where we can explore at your own pace. My integrative, compassionate approach may include working with images, objects, or words to connect with your inner world, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change. If this resonates, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
Have you ever felt that words alone don’t fully capture what you’re experiencing—especially when emotions feel tangled, overwhelming, or stuck in familiar patterns? I support young people and adults who sense there’s more beneath the surface and want a gentle, thoughtful way to understand themselves more deeply. I offer a calm, supportive, and creative space where we can explore at your own pace. My integrative, compassionate approach may include working with images, objects, or words to connect with your inner world, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change. If this resonates, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
020 4634 3419 View 020 4634 3419
Omur Koluman
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, perfectionism, trauma, or feelings of disconnection from yourself affecting your daily life? I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience across NHS and private mental health services. I specialise in helping adults and young people overcome anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and depersonalisation/derealisation. Using evidence-based CBT, I help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns so they can feel more confident, resilient, and in control of their lives.
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, perfectionism, trauma, or feelings of disconnection from yourself affecting your daily life? I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience across NHS and private mental health services. I specialise in helping adults and young people overcome anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and depersonalisation/derealisation. Using evidence-based CBT, I help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns so they can feel more confident, resilient, and in control of their lives.
020 3540 7278 View 020 3540 7278
RizwanaVirdee.com
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in working with thoughtful, capable people who have spent much of their lives holding everything together for everyone else. From the outside they often appear successful, resilient, and in control, yet privately they struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional exhaustion, addiction, or the lasting impact of childhood trauma. Many have tried therapy before or understand their difficulties intellectually but still find themselves repeating the same patterns. Together we explore the deeper architecture of your life so those patterns begin to make sense and lasting change becomes possible.
I specialise in working with thoughtful, capable people who have spent much of their lives holding everything together for everyone else. From the outside they often appear successful, resilient, and in control, yet privately they struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional exhaustion, addiction, or the lasting impact of childhood trauma. Many have tried therapy before or understand their difficulties intellectually but still find themselves repeating the same patterns. Together we explore the deeper architecture of your life so those patterns begin to make sense and lasting change becomes possible.
07480 485965 View 07480 485965
Lauren Collins
Counsellor, BACP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
“We often find that the harder we try to get rid of emotions and thoughts, the stronger they become.” Hi, I’m Lauren. As an experienced counsellor, I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey where every client is unique and there is a new opportunity for learning and growth. When you say "a part of me feels this…. But another part of me feels that…” you have already embraced the idea of Internal Family Systems Therapy, which as an integrative psychotherapist I use amongst other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Person Centred Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to support you.
“We often find that the harder we try to get rid of emotions and thoughts, the stronger they become.” Hi, I’m Lauren. As an experienced counsellor, I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey where every client is unique and there is a new opportunity for learning and growth. When you say "a part of me feels this…. But another part of me feels that…” you have already embraced the idea of Internal Family Systems Therapy, which as an integrative psychotherapist I use amongst other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Person Centred Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to support you.
020 4538 9448 View 020 4538 9448
Sarah Ghani
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience supporting people, directly through therapy and as an accomplished Clinical supervisor. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems. I work with adults of all ages and have particular expertise working with those in mid and later life stages. When we meet we will address the issues important to you in a way, and at a pace, comfortable for you, whether these stem from past experiences, present challenges or worries about the future.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience supporting people, directly through therapy and as an accomplished Clinical supervisor. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems. I work with adults of all ages and have particular expertise working with those in mid and later life stages. When we meet we will address the issues important to you in a way, and at a pace, comfortable for you, whether these stem from past experiences, present challenges or worries about the future.
020 4538 8799 View 020 4538 8799
Retrain Your Brain
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
01372 679022 View 01372 679022
Phoebe Clausen-Sternwald
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an integrative Counsellor and a Grief Educator trained in IFS and CBT with a background in Nursing. I provide short-term and long-term (open-ended) counselling to adults, age over 18. In-person counselling is located in Burley, New Forest. Remote sessions can take place via Zoom, WhatsApp and phone call. You may feel apprehensive about choosing the right counsellor for the issues you wish to deal with. I offer a free 20 minute session to chat with me via WhatsApp or Zoom. This is an opportunity to find out if I would be a good fit for you. Please feel free to contact me for a no-obligation initial chat.
I am an integrative Counsellor and a Grief Educator trained in IFS and CBT with a background in Nursing. I provide short-term and long-term (open-ended) counselling to adults, age over 18. In-person counselling is located in Burley, New Forest. Remote sessions can take place via Zoom, WhatsApp and phone call. You may feel apprehensive about choosing the right counsellor for the issues you wish to deal with. I offer a free 20 minute session to chat with me via WhatsApp or Zoom. This is an opportunity to find out if I would be a good fit for you. Please feel free to contact me for a no-obligation initial chat.
01480 277359 View 01480 277359
Fleur Dewsnap
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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Ricky Brown
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
01748 901333 View 01748 901333

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Dr Anjulie Dhillon
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1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have had experience of working with a wide variety of clients such as those with adjustment to long term conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, heart-related conditions, sleep issues and burn injuries.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
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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?
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Christy Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London SE21
I specialise in sleep issues including in neurodivergent people.
You’re probably functioning well by most measures. You show up with family and at work, you deliver, you hold things together. But you haven’t slept properly in a long time and the gap between how you look and how you actually feel is getting harder to sustain. The 3am wake. The mind that won’t stop. The moments where you’re just not yourself with the people who matter most. Some of the people I work with are also teenagers referred by their parents, who have tried everything available to them and are still watching their capable, driven young person quietly unravel ahead of exams, worried about what this might mean for them.
I specialise in sleep issues including in neurodivergent people.
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Victoria Crowther
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an experienced anxiety and couples counsellor, supporting adults experiencing persistent anxiety, insomnia, burnout, and acute or complex trauma symptoms.
Counselling offers a space to be heard without judgement, release your worries, and challenge outdated beliefs about yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy creates lasting changes in your perceptions, emotional patterns and mental processes, supporting relief, healing and personal growth.
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Denise Iordache - JoySpace Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
They're tired, running on empty, battling insomnia, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed.
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Hayley Spencer
Counsellor, MBACP
Struggling with anxiety, sleep, grief, or relationship issues?
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you. My integrative approach allows me to adapt therapy to your unique needs, helping you gain insight, clarity and confidence as you move forward.
Struggling with anxiety, sleep, grief, or relationship issues?
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Jamie Evans
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London SE21
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Anna Joyce
Psychologist, PhD, AFBPSsS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) and Nightmares (CBTN) Therapist.
My approach is grounded in the latest research. As an academic and experienced practitioner, I excel at breaking down complex scientific concepts into relatable, actionable steps. This means you’ll not only understand what to do to improve your sleep but also why these methods work, empowering you to take charge of your sleep.
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020 3835 4393 View 020 3835 4393
MS Hypnotherapy - Mariola Sztwiertnia
Verified Verified
Online Only
I support children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, emotional overwhelm, low confidence and self-esteem difficulties through online therapy in English and Polish.
My work combines modern neuroscience-informed psychoeducation with practical therapeutic tools tailored to individual needs. Sessions are collaborative, compassionate and focused on helping you feel more balanced, emotionally regulated and able to cope more effectively with everyday life.
I support children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, emotional overwhelm, low confidence and self-esteem difficulties through online therapy in English and Polish.
My work combines modern neuroscience-informed psychoeducation with practical therapeutic tools tailored to individual needs. Sessions are collaborative, compassionate and focused on helping you feel more balanced, emotionally regulated and able to cope more effectively with everyday life.
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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.