Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Kingston upon Thames
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
Whatever is going on for you right now is important which is why you may need someone who can support, validate and hear you. You may be feeling anxious, depressed or stuck. You can learn some practical strategies immediately to support you while we work out and start to resolve what is causing you to feel that way. Our sessions will be based on what works best for you, drawing on different approaches to meet your needs: e.g. psychodynamic therapy for behaviours rooted in the past; CBT skills to unpack faulty thought patterns; humanistic to work on your identity and sense of fulfilment.
Whatever is going on for you right now is important which is why you may need someone who can support, validate and hear you. You may be feeling anxious, depressed or stuck. You can learn some practical strategies immediately to support you while we work out and start to resolve what is causing you to feel that way. Our sessions will be based on what works best for you, drawing on different approaches to meet your needs: e.g. psychodynamic therapy for behaviours rooted in the past; CBT skills to unpack faulty thought patterns; humanistic to work on your identity and sense of fulfilment.
Therapy is a process, a time dedicated towards growth and self-knowledge. To start therapy is not an easy step, so welcome! Sometimes stigma and social views towards mental health can be an obstacle in making the decision to start this process. If you are reading this, you may agree that whom is seeking therapy is suffering for a (very personal) reason and this is motivating to find the support you need to overcome your concerns and predicaments in life.
Therapy is a process, a time dedicated towards growth and self-knowledge. To start therapy is not an easy step, so welcome! Sometimes stigma and social views towards mental health can be an obstacle in making the decision to start this process. If you are reading this, you may agree that whom is seeking therapy is suffering for a (very personal) reason and this is motivating to find the support you need to overcome your concerns and predicaments in life.
I work mainly with university students and young adults, supporting people with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, burnout, and feeling overwhelmed or stuck in life. Alongside private practice, I also work at a London university as a Mental Health Mentor.I have completed training with the NAD (National Autism Society) to support those who have received a diagnosis, those who are waiting on one, those diagnosed later in life, or simply suspect they may have neurodivergent traits.
I work mainly with university students and young adults, supporting people with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, burnout, and feeling overwhelmed or stuck in life. Alongside private practice, I also work at a London university as a Mental Health Mentor.I have completed training with the NAD (National Autism Society) to support those who have received a diagnosis, those who are waiting on one, those diagnosed later in life, or simply suspect they may have neurodivergent traits.
I offer therapy in English and Russian for professionals navigating busy, fast-paced lives and demands of high-pressure careers.
I have experience supporting people experiencing burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, trauma, imposter syndrome, career transitions, leadership stress, people pleasing, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, bereavement and loss. I offer a safe space to find clarity, resilience, confidence, healthier relationships and work-life balance.
I offer therapy in English and Russian for professionals navigating busy, fast-paced lives and demands of high-pressure careers.
I have experience supporting people experiencing burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, trauma, imposter syndrome, career transitions, leadership stress, people pleasing, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, bereavement and loss. I offer a safe space to find clarity, resilience, confidence, healthier relationships and work-life balance.
I work with anxiety, stress, burnout and chronic health conditions.
Hello and welcome!
I am interested to talk to you about how you're feeling now, what led you to this place, practical steps to make current daily life more manageable, and options going forward that fit with your values.
I draw from different therapeutic approaches to suit you. I lean towards a client-led approach, so that you feel empowered to resolve your own issues. My areas of interest are anxiety, burn-out and chronic pain. I am also experienced in working with carers and people with chronic conditions.
I work with anxiety, stress, burnout and chronic health conditions.
Hello and welcome!
I am interested to talk to you about how you're feeling now, what led you to this place, practical steps to make current daily life more manageable, and options going forward that fit with your values.
I draw from different therapeutic approaches to suit you. I lean towards a client-led approach, so that you feel empowered to resolve your own issues. My areas of interest are anxiety, burn-out and chronic pain. I am also experienced in working with carers and people with chronic conditions.
I am a psychotherapist practising Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). In addition to private practice, I have experience working as a psychotherapist for the NHS providing CBT for people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders. I also have experience at a London-based drug and alcohol service, providing REBT for those involved with problematic drug and alcohol use and its associated issues. I also have experience at Mind (the mental health charity) providing REBT and CBT for a broad client population experiencing a broad range of problems.
I am a psychotherapist practising Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). In addition to private practice, I have experience working as a psychotherapist for the NHS providing CBT for people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders. I also have experience at a London-based drug and alcohol service, providing REBT for those involved with problematic drug and alcohol use and its associated issues. I also have experience at Mind (the mental health charity) providing REBT and CBT for a broad client population experiencing a broad range of problems.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with several years of experience working with children, young people and their families. I offer assessments, short-term and long-term interventions for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, eating difficulties, school refusal and struggles connected to the effects of neurodiversity. I have been working in the NHS, in primary and secondary school settings, in the charity sector as well as privately.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with several years of experience working with children, young people and their families. I offer assessments, short-term and long-term interventions for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, eating difficulties, school refusal and struggles connected to the effects of neurodiversity. I have been working in the NHS, in primary and secondary school settings, in the charity sector as well as privately.
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
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.
You may need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself. Or you wish to build your self-confidence, to discover who you are and what you want from life. You may want to consider relationship or family issues, or to explore past experiences that are impacting you now. You may need to work through your grief or loss. You may have experienced a significant life change or transition. I provide a non-judgemental, explorative and confidential space to help you to understand yourself better.
You may need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself. Or you wish to build your self-confidence, to discover who you are and what you want from life. You may want to consider relationship or family issues, or to explore past experiences that are impacting you now. You may need to work through your grief or loss. You may have experienced a significant life change or transition. I provide a non-judgemental, explorative and confidential space to help you to understand yourself better.
With expertise in anxiety, depression, family issues, menopause, neurodiversity, trauma & self-esteem, I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore your experiences, and together we can seek understanding and a way forward.
I have experience working within the NHS and the charitable sectors as well as my private online and in person practice
With expertise in anxiety, depression, family issues, menopause, neurodiversity, trauma & self-esteem, I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore your experiences, and together we can seek understanding and a way forward.
I have experience working within the NHS and the charitable sectors as well as my private online and in person practice
Are you navigating life with neurodivergence such as Autism and ADHD, exploring your gender identity, healing from trauma, managing addiction, or facing challenges like menopause and family estrangement? You deserve a compassionate, trauma-informed space that honours your unique experience without judgment. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and empowering, helping you build self-understanding and connection, so you can live more authentically and with greater ease.
Are you navigating life with neurodivergence such as Autism and ADHD, exploring your gender identity, healing from trauma, managing addiction, or facing challenges like menopause and family estrangement? You deserve a compassionate, trauma-informed space that honours your unique experience without judgment. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and empowering, helping you build self-understanding and connection, so you can live more authentically and with greater ease.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
“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.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, adapting to the menopause or coping with getting older and retirement. You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel so hard right now.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your experience, including thoughts or feelings that may feel hard to share elsewhere. Together we can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, adapting to the menopause or coping with getting older and retirement. You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel so hard right now.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your experience, including thoughts or feelings that may feel hard to share elsewhere. Together we can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
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.
I work with individuals and couples, helping them find ways to live a more fulfilled and satisfying life. Over time, we develop ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that work well enough to get by, but sometimes get ‘stuck’; I’m trained and experienced in finding and understanding those patterns and, without judgement, getting to the heart of how to put things right. I’ve worked in private practice, charities and the NHS with a range of individual issues, particularly depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and historical trauma; couples work includes relationship breakdown, affairs, communication and conflict challenges.
I work with individuals and couples, helping them find ways to live a more fulfilled and satisfying life. Over time, we develop ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that work well enough to get by, but sometimes get ‘stuck’; I’m trained and experienced in finding and understanding those patterns and, without judgement, getting to the heart of how to put things right. I’ve worked in private practice, charities and the NHS with a range of individual issues, particularly depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and historical trauma; couples work includes relationship breakdown, affairs, communication and conflict challenges.
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 honor to work in a variety of treatment programs, in many contextual settings. This included the privilege to work at several private clinics in the UK / Europe and also in one of the world’s best clinics - Crossroads Antigua. I have additional 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 honor to work in a variety of treatment programs, in many contextual settings. This included the privilege to work at several private clinics in the UK / Europe and also in one of the world’s best clinics - Crossroads Antigua. I have additional experience of working in a UK prison and a college.
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE. THE TIME IS NOW. I have named my website as the Sacred Voice Therapy, because I truly believe we all have that innermost voice within us. Some call it "gut feeling" others "intuition". However we "label" it, it is always there for us to access it. Are you looking for a long lasting Change? Are you questioning the point of it all? Are you curious about your full potential? Do you want to live your life boldly and fully? Do you have questions around true emotional intimacy? Are you wondering about your inner peace and equanimity?
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE. THE TIME IS NOW. I have named my website as the Sacred Voice Therapy, because I truly believe we all have that innermost voice within us. Some call it "gut feeling" others "intuition". However we "label" it, it is always there for us to access it. Are you looking for a long lasting Change? Are you questioning the point of it all? Are you curious about your full potential? Do you want to live your life boldly and fully? Do you have questions around true emotional intimacy? Are you wondering about your inner peace and equanimity?
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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.