Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Keighley
Hi, it’s really good to meet you. I want to start by saying thank you for taking this step—it’s not always easy, and I really appreciate you being here. I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I believe you’re the expert on your own life. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace, in your own way. I work online and by telephone, so we can connect in the way that feels most comfortable and convenient for you. There’s no pressure here—just a chance for us to work together and see what you need.
Hi, it’s really good to meet you. I want to start by saying thank you for taking this step—it’s not always easy, and I really appreciate you being here. I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I believe you’re the expert on your own life. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace, in your own way. I work online and by telephone, so we can connect in the way that feels most comfortable and convenient for you. There’s no pressure here—just a chance for us to work together and see what you need.
I’m Gemma and I'm an integrative therapist. I work with integrity, curiosity and kindness as the core values of my therapeutic practice. With me you will find an inclusive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences and how that is all affecting you.
Whether you're anxious, have low self-esteem, are experiencing workplace stress, going through grief and loss, or simply need someone to talk with to try and make sense of what's going on for you - you will be offered acceptance exactly as you are while talking to a real person.
I’m Gemma and I'm an integrative therapist. I work with integrity, curiosity and kindness as the core values of my therapeutic practice. With me you will find an inclusive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences and how that is all affecting you.
Whether you're anxious, have low self-esteem, are experiencing workplace stress, going through grief and loss, or simply need someone to talk with to try and make sense of what's going on for you - you will be offered acceptance exactly as you are while talking to a real person.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Life brings many challenges which can take its toll on our mental well-being. There are many different reasons for seeking therapy and talking through your problems in a safe, non-judgemental, empathetic space can be empowering. It takes courage to take the first steps in seeking help; too often we put ourselves last and succumb to the pressures of ‘soldiering on’. Supressing these negative emotions leads to anxieties, depression and low-self-esteem. Counselling offers you a safe space in which to work through those problems and find a more positive outlook.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Life brings many challenges which can take its toll on our mental well-being. There are many different reasons for seeking therapy and talking through your problems in a safe, non-judgemental, empathetic space can be empowering. It takes courage to take the first steps in seeking help; too often we put ourselves last and succumb to the pressures of ‘soldiering on’. Supressing these negative emotions leads to anxieties, depression and low-self-esteem. Counselling offers you a safe space in which to work through those problems and find a more positive outlook.
Do you feel like you're going round and round with a problem - maybe with a relationship or how you see yourself? Maybe you don't know how you want things to be, or you know what you want but can't work out how to do it, or don't have the courage to follow through? Are you constantly thinking about a particular person and wishing the situation, or one of you, could be different? Are you worried friends/family are tired of hearing about your problems? Are you feeling anxious, angry, rejected, or unimportant? Whatever your issues, I can help you talk about and process them, find solutions, and feel more at ease with yourself.
Do you feel like you're going round and round with a problem - maybe with a relationship or how you see yourself? Maybe you don't know how you want things to be, or you know what you want but can't work out how to do it, or don't have the courage to follow through? Are you constantly thinking about a particular person and wishing the situation, or one of you, could be different? Are you worried friends/family are tired of hearing about your problems? Are you feeling anxious, angry, rejected, or unimportant? Whatever your issues, I can help you talk about and process them, find solutions, and feel more at ease with yourself.
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She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity.
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity.
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
I can also support with sleep problems, fatigue, low mood and anxiety.
I can help by listening and by understanding together what the challenges are that are you currently facing. For example, this could be with worry, sleep, exercise and general well-being. We will work together to decide the areas in your life that are important to you, and I will help you develop skills in managing difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions.
I can also support with sleep problems, fatigue, low mood and anxiety.
I can help by listening and by understanding together what the challenges are that are you currently facing. For example, this could be with worry, sleep, exercise and general well-being. We will work together to decide the areas in your life that are important to you, and I will help you develop skills in managing difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions.
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.
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.
I’m David, an anxiety and sleep therapist.
At Talking Steps Therapy you are able to overcome your difficulties in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental environment whilst understanding why you feel the way you do.
I’m David, an anxiety and sleep therapist.
At Talking Steps Therapy you are able to overcome your difficulties in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental environment whilst understanding why you feel the way you do.
I treat Depression, Phobias (using VR), Insomnia, Trauma, Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Panic & more.
I am a specialist in Depression and Anxiety, including Phobias (high-spec VR is available), Insomnia, Trauma, Traumatic Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Panic.
I treat Depression, Phobias (using VR), Insomnia, Trauma, Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Panic & more.
I am a specialist in Depression and Anxiety, including Phobias (high-spec VR is available), Insomnia, Trauma, Traumatic Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Panic.
Many experience ongoing sleep difficulties, broken sleep, or a constant sense of being “on edge,” despite understanding what’s going on in their lives.
I offer calm, paced, body-led support for adults and teenagers experiencing nervous system overwhelm. My work focuses on stabilisation and capacity, helping the nervous system settle so sleep, anxiety, and exhaustion can ease. I draw on nervous-system–informed approaches including CBTi and therapeutic hypnosis.
Many experience ongoing sleep difficulties, broken sleep, or a constant sense of being “on edge,” despite understanding what’s going on in their lives.
I offer calm, paced, body-led support for adults and teenagers experiencing nervous system overwhelm. My work focuses on stabilisation and capacity, helping the nervous system settle so sleep, anxiety, and exhaustion can ease. I draw on nervous-system–informed approaches including CBTi and therapeutic hypnosis.
Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested?
I would love the opportunity to work with you to rediscover your drive, to achieve your goals, to find happiness and improve your quality of life. By working together and through empathy, understanding and over a decade of experience of delivering CBT & EMDR, I can help you to do that. I specialise in anxiety, low self-esteem and sleep difficulties/ insomnia.
Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested?
I would love the opportunity to work with you to rediscover your drive, to achieve your goals, to find happiness and improve your quality of life. By working together and through empathy, understanding and over a decade of experience of delivering CBT & EMDR, I can help you to do that. I specialise in anxiety, low self-esteem and sleep difficulties/ insomnia.
I specialise in treating insomnia and chronic sleep problems, having received training from the University of Oxford in the "gold standard" of insomnia treatment, CBTi.
My approach is one of compassion, curiosity and warmth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy; you are the expert in your experience, while I have knowledge and skills to help you understand why you think, feel and act the way you do. Together we can explore and formulate your difficulties, so that you can become clearer on what might be keeping you “stuck” in unhelpful patterns and make changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
I specialise in treating insomnia and chronic sleep problems, having received training from the University of Oxford in the "gold standard" of insomnia treatment, CBTi.
My approach is one of compassion, curiosity and warmth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy; you are the expert in your experience, while I have knowledge and skills to help you understand why you think, feel and act the way you do. Together we can explore and formulate your difficulties, so that you can become clearer on what might be keeping you “stuck” in unhelpful patterns and make changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
I can help you to relax and improve your sleep, helping you to draw on your own innate resources and regain your independence.
I have always been aware of, and interested in, the relationship between emotional and physical well-being. It is now widely acknowledged that the state of our mind and emotions impacts on our physical being, with our bodies expressing emotional distress as some form of ill health or disease. It is not uncommon for unwanted behaviours like smoking, drinking or eating to excess, or other forms of compulsive and addictive behaviours, to become problematic when emotional issues and psychological trauma are not addressed effectively and our needs are not met in balance.
I can help you to relax and improve your sleep, helping you to draw on your own innate resources and regain your independence.
I have always been aware of, and interested in, the relationship between emotional and physical well-being. It is now widely acknowledged that the state of our mind and emotions impacts on our physical being, with our bodies expressing emotional distress as some form of ill health or disease. It is not uncommon for unwanted behaviours like smoking, drinking or eating to excess, or other forms of compulsive and addictive behaviours, to become problematic when emotional issues and psychological trauma are not addressed effectively and our needs are not met in balance.
I’m Rachael, Counselling Psychologist & EMDR Consultant. I've 15 years post-qualification experience helping adults improve their mental wellbeing, work through emotional difficulties and become more confident in who they are and in doing what they love.
I have worked extensively with people recovering from trauma, including complex trauma and dissociation, challenging life experiences and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person at their own pace.
I’m Rachael, Counselling Psychologist & EMDR Consultant. I've 15 years post-qualification experience helping adults improve their mental wellbeing, work through emotional difficulties and become more confident in who they are and in doing what they love.
I have worked extensively with people recovering from trauma, including complex trauma and dissociation, challenging life experiences and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person at their own pace.
You might turn to therapy for a number of reasons: having faced a life-changing event: trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or low self- esteem. You may struggle with functioning day to day, or feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions that you don’t understand. Past life events can also get in the way of living your life in the present moment, and you may struggle to connect with others and feel isolated. Perhaps you feel as though no one really listens, or understands what you are going through. This is where confidential help and support in the form of therapy could be the answer.
You might turn to therapy for a number of reasons: having faced a life-changing event: trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or low self- esteem. You may struggle with functioning day to day, or feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions that you don’t understand. Past life events can also get in the way of living your life in the present moment, and you may struggle to connect with others and feel isolated. Perhaps you feel as though no one really listens, or understands what you are going through. This is where confidential help and support in the form of therapy could be the answer.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
I'm Brett, and I have passion for helping people with anxiety. If it's new or long-lasting, or if distressing or traumatic life experiences have left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or 'changed', I want to help you recognise this isn't your whole story.
I can help you understand yourself and your experiences better, feel more grounded, and move forward with your life.
I can support a wide range of people going through difficulties with their mental health. I have particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, those within the perinatal period, and individuals who have been through the process of adoption.
I'm Brett, and I have passion for helping people with anxiety. If it's new or long-lasting, or if distressing or traumatic life experiences have left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or 'changed', I want to help you recognise this isn't your whole story.
I can help you understand yourself and your experiences better, feel more grounded, and move forward with your life.
I can support a wide range of people going through difficulties with their mental health. I have particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, those within the perinatal period, and individuals who have been through the process of adoption.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. I’ve supported teens facing pressure and identity confusion, couples navigating conflict or distance, and individuals trying to balance their own needs with life’s demands. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy with me offers a warm, judgment-free space to feel understood, regain perspective, and gently reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been missing.
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. I’ve supported teens facing pressure and identity confusion, couples navigating conflict or distance, and individuals trying to balance their own needs with life’s demands. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy with me offers a warm, judgment-free space to feel understood, regain perspective, and gently reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been missing.
“Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” It’s a line I often return to because it speaks to something many of us were never taught - that emotions aren’t something to hide or push through, but a way of understanding ourselves better. If this feels too close to home for you, you may be used to carrying a lot quietly. From the outside, you might seem "fine", while inside you feel anxious, disconnected or unsure who you’re allowed to be. Culture, invisible pressures, and past experiences may still shape you. Our work is about creating a space where you no longer have to carry everything on your own.
“Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” It’s a line I often return to because it speaks to something many of us were never taught - that emotions aren’t something to hide or push through, but a way of understanding ourselves better. If this feels too close to home for you, you may be used to carrying a lot quietly. From the outside, you might seem "fine", while inside you feel anxious, disconnected or unsure who you’re allowed to be. Culture, invisible pressures, and past experiences may still shape you. Our work is about creating a space where you no longer have to carry everything on your own.
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.