Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in North West London, London

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Zehavah Handler
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North West London, London NW4
I also specialize in sleep-related issues such as insomnia.
Hi, thanks for stopping on my profile. It can be tricky to know which therapist to contact. The best therapist is the one who you feel most comfortable talking to. This is your life, your journey. Whatever it is that made you open this website, hurts. Talk to someone who empathises and can help you to improve how you feel about yourself.
I also specialize in sleep-related issues such as insomnia.
Hi, thanks for stopping on my profile. It can be tricky to know which therapist to contact. The best therapist is the one who you feel most comfortable talking to. This is your life, your journey. Whatever it is that made you open this website, hurts. Talk to someone who empathises and can help you to improve how you feel about yourself.
020 3929 3405 View 020 3929 3405
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Denise Iordache - JoySpace Therapy
MA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I help corporate millennial women worry less and sleep better so that they can have enough energy to perform at their best at work and at home.
I bring 18+ years of corporate work experience into my private therapy practice, helping corporate women overcome insomnia, anxiety, stress related concerns (e.g. overwhelm or burnout) and empowering them to achieve the change they want. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Senior Member of the ACCPH.
I help corporate millennial women worry less and sleep better so that they can have enough energy to perform at their best at work and at home.
I bring 18+ years of corporate work experience into my private therapy practice, helping corporate women overcome insomnia, anxiety, stress related concerns (e.g. overwhelm or burnout) and empowering them to achieve the change they want. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Senior Member of the ACCPH.
020 4572 5985 View 020 4572 5985
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Let Me Sleep - Hypnosis for Sleep
PhD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Struggling with sleep?
My integrative approach combines CBT's proven benefits of RTT hypnosis's healing power. This allows me to help clients reframe negative thought patterns while uncovering and resolving deep-seated beliefs affecting sleep and well-being. Each session is customized, fostering healing at both the conscious and subconscious levels through hypnosis for relaxation.
Struggling with sleep?
My integrative approach combines CBT's proven benefits of RTT hypnosis's healing power. This allows me to help clients reframe negative thought patterns while uncovering and resolving deep-seated beliefs affecting sleep and well-being. Each session is customized, fostering healing at both the conscious and subconscious levels through hypnosis for relaxation.
0131 510 2079 View 0131 510 2079
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Sleep Well Oxford - Oxford Sleep Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Sleep Well Oxford is an online sleep clinic providing diagnostics and evidence-based treatment for a range of non-respiratory sleep disorders, including insomnia.
We see patients from all over the UK via Zoom. Clinics run weekly and we are typically able to see patients within 1 - 2 weeks. With insomnia, the evidence-based treatment is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, but Dr Gavriloff's background includes training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Mindfulness-based Therapy for Insomnia.
Sleep Well Oxford is an online sleep clinic providing diagnostics and evidence-based treatment for a range of non-respiratory sleep disorders, including insomnia.
We see patients from all over the UK via Zoom. Clinics run weekly and we are typically able to see patients within 1 - 2 weeks. With insomnia, the evidence-based treatment is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, but Dr Gavriloff's background includes training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Mindfulness-based Therapy for Insomnia.
01865 953380 View 01865 953380
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Marta Benko
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
Supporting kids, YP, parents and adults with: mental health difficulties in the context of a physical illness (especially with endometriosis, asthma, CF, oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurosurgery, and surgery), health anxiety, functional presentation/ medically unexplained symptom, relationship breakdown and divorce, children and young people, school avoidance/school anxiety, ex-pats and 3rd country children, mood difficulties (anxiety, panic attacks, fear and phobias, low mood) , stress , OCD, body repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) , sleep, non-underweight eating disorders.
Strive to support those who struggle with feelings and thoughts to build a positive long-lasting change and improve strengths, coping skills, resilience. Additionally trained in different therapeutic approaches like CBT, ACT, CFT, mindfulness, play and creative arts therapy, filial therapy, narrative approaches. Provide ADHD and ASD assessments for all ages.
Supporting kids, YP, parents and adults with: mental health difficulties in the context of a physical illness (especially with endometriosis, asthma, CF, oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurosurgery, and surgery), health anxiety, functional presentation/ medically unexplained symptom, relationship breakdown and divorce, children and young people, school avoidance/school anxiety, ex-pats and 3rd country children, mood difficulties (anxiety, panic attacks, fear and phobias, low mood) , stress , OCD, body repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) , sleep, non-underweight eating disorders.
Strive to support those who struggle with feelings and thoughts to build a positive long-lasting change and improve strengths, coping skills, resilience. Additionally trained in different therapeutic approaches like CBT, ACT, CFT, mindfulness, play and creative arts therapy, filial therapy, narrative approaches. Provide ADHD and ASD assessments for all ages.
020 8016 3516 View 020 8016 3516
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Amir Oren
Psychologist, MA, CPsychol
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW4
Over the years I have worked extensively with people with problems such as depression and anxiety (e.g. stress, OCD, specific phobias, health worries, sleep problems, skin picking and trichotillomania).
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Over the years I have worked extensively with people with problems such as depression and anxiety (e.g. stress, OCD, specific phobias, health worries, sleep problems, skin picking and trichotillomania).
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
07446 870934 View 07446 870934
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Jonathan Kay
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North West London, London NW3
I have particular success in treating anxiety, depression, sleep issues and trauma as quickly as possible.
We are all born with an innate set of emotional needs. ​ When these needs are met in balance, we are mentally healthy. My approach focuses on helping you better meet your needs and improve your life by developing your unique skills and resources while treating and overcoming barriers, such as unhelpful conditioning or trauma. ​
I have particular success in treating anxiety, depression, sleep issues and trauma as quickly as possible.
We are all born with an innate set of emotional needs. ​ When these needs are met in balance, we are mentally healthy. My approach focuses on helping you better meet your needs and improve your life by developing your unique skills and resources while treating and overcoming barriers, such as unhelpful conditioning or trauma. ​
020 3973 4002 View 020 3973 4002
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Bridget Freer
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW5
I have extensive experience of working with people with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relational difficulties, anger, OCD, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and childhood abuse.
Through a psychoanalytic approach, I aim to help people gain greater understanding of why they feel and behave the way they do, and to learn to manage their lives differently. The idea is to support you to address unconscious thoughts that can lead to frustrating and repetitive behaviours which prevent you from achieving your full potential.
I have extensive experience of working with people with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relational difficulties, anger, OCD, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trauma, and childhood abuse.
Through a psychoanalytic approach, I aim to help people gain greater understanding of why they feel and behave the way they do, and to learn to manage their lives differently. The idea is to support you to address unconscious thoughts that can lead to frustrating and repetitive behaviours which prevent you from achieving your full potential.
020 3835 6192 View 020 3835 6192
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Martina Riggio
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I bring specialised expertise in Eating Disorders and Chronic Disease Management, coupled with a passion for assisting those dealing with Mood and Anxiety Difficulties, Sleep Problems and Perinatal Mental Health challenges.
Hello, I’m Martina, a Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist. I am passionate about empowering people who struggle with their feelings, thoughts or maybe some unwanted behaviours to flourish amidst life’s challenges. I see therapy as a journey towards helping my clients to be the best version of themselves and to achieve what matters most to them.
I bring specialised expertise in Eating Disorders and Chronic Disease Management, coupled with a passion for assisting those dealing with Mood and Anxiety Difficulties, Sleep Problems and Perinatal Mental Health challenges.
Hello, I’m Martina, a Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist. I am passionate about empowering people who struggle with their feelings, thoughts or maybe some unwanted behaviours to flourish amidst life’s challenges. I see therapy as a journey towards helping my clients to be the best version of themselves and to achieve what matters most to them.
01227 532625 View 01227 532625
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Dr Aika Hui
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North West London, London NW5
I provide support for a range of psychological difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, anger, OCD, phobias, trauma, work & academic-related difficulties & sleep issues.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
I provide support for a range of psychological difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, anger, OCD, phobias, trauma, work & academic-related difficulties & sleep issues.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
020 3866 4435 View 020 3866 4435
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Daniel Fryer
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I use a highly effective form of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) known as rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) as well as clinical hypnotherapy (either separately or combined) to help you with a variety of issues including all forms of anxiety, as well as work stress, life stress, anger management, insomnia, IBS, confidence issues and more.
Hello there, I'm a mental health and wellbeing consultant and have been in practicefor nearly 20 years now. I've worked in a variety of settings, including private practice (in both London and Bristol), the NHS, occupational health, private healthcare and The Priory Hospital. I also develop workshops, webinars and live presentations and am the author of two pop psych self-help titles. I bring wit, wisdom and experience into the room. If you need help with your anxiety and stress, including work stress, life stress and burnout, if you want help with your confidence, or in overcoming a life challenge, I can help
I use a highly effective form of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) known as rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) as well as clinical hypnotherapy (either separately or combined) to help you with a variety of issues including all forms of anxiety, as well as work stress, life stress, anger management, insomnia, IBS, confidence issues and more.
Hello there, I'm a mental health and wellbeing consultant and have been in practicefor nearly 20 years now. I've worked in a variety of settings, including private practice (in both London and Bristol), the NHS, occupational health, private healthcare and The Priory Hospital. I also develop workshops, webinars and live presentations and am the author of two pop psych self-help titles. I bring wit, wisdom and experience into the room. If you need help with your anxiety and stress, including work stress, life stress and burnout, if you want help with your confidence, or in overcoming a life challenge, I can help
0117 325 6775 View 0117 325 6775
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Penelope Toff
MBBS
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I help adults and children with a range of issues, including low confidence, fears, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, chronic fatigue and depression.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
I help adults and children with a range of issues, including low confidence, fears, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, chronic fatigue and depression.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
01865 951416 View 01865 951416
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Dr Samantha Adams
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
This might affect you physically, increasing stress and tension, disturbing your sleep and appetite or preventing you from living a life that feels aligned with what’s most important to you.
Our aim is to support you to a position where you feel more satisfied and fulfilled with life. As a team of clinical and counselling psychologists, we use a range of evidence-based modalities to help people including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and trauma-focused therapies.
This might affect you physically, increasing stress and tension, disturbing your sleep and appetite or preventing you from living a life that feels aligned with what’s most important to you.
Our aim is to support you to a position where you feel more satisfied and fulfilled with life. As a team of clinical and counselling psychologists, we use a range of evidence-based modalities to help people including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and trauma-focused therapies.
020 4538 3520 View 020 4538 3520
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Anita Sarin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Counselling and psychotherapy can help with a range of issues including - anxiety - bereavement - depression - divorce or separation - family and childhood difficulties - insomnia and sleep problems and relationship difficulties.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help with a range of issues including - anxiety - bereavement - depression - divorce or separation - family and childhood difficulties - insomnia and sleep problems and relationship difficulties.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
020 3974 2529 View 020 3974 2529
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Lisa Sanfilippo
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
While you may be seeking therapy to help you out of a dark or difficult time- due to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, crisis of meaning, insomnia
I work integratively: seeing through multiple lenses. Psychoynamic, somatic, humanistic, transpersonal and existential (if these words mean anything to you!). I am not a therapist who sits mute, but will reflect, ask questions and where helpful offer you tools and frameworks that can move us along in the therapy. I specialise in working in an embodied way.
While you may be seeking therapy to help you out of a dark or difficult time- due to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, crisis of meaning, insomnia
I work integratively: seeing through multiple lenses. Psychoynamic, somatic, humanistic, transpersonal and existential (if these words mean anything to you!). I am not a therapist who sits mute, but will reflect, ask questions and where helpful offer you tools and frameworks that can move us along in the therapy. I specialise in working in an embodied way.
020 3835 6084 View 020 3835 6084
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Basia Avgoustidis Ma Ukcp Rcst
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, ADHD, phobias, sleep & relationship issues, PTSD & C-PTSD.
If you are feeling alone, overwhelmed and experiencing difficulties in relationship or noticing the same unwanted behaviors repeating, we can bring a sense of health and forward movement to your life. We can work with a range of issues like anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, nervous system activation, relationship issues, abandonment, rumination, phobias, physical pain, trauma, and early trauma.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, ADHD, phobias, sleep & relationship issues, PTSD & C-PTSD.
If you are feeling alone, overwhelmed and experiencing difficulties in relationship or noticing the same unwanted behaviors repeating, we can bring a sense of health and forward movement to your life. We can work with a range of issues like anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, nervous system activation, relationship issues, abandonment, rumination, phobias, physical pain, trauma, and early trauma.
020 3962 1331 View 020 3962 1331
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John Ridley
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am also trained in working with specific difficulties which nclude panic, phobias, OCD, sleep problems and some forms of trauma.
I understand that you are likely reaching out because you feel a need for someone to support you in working through some difficulties or challenges in life. These may be personal, professional, to do with relationships, or arise from things that have happened in the past. Many of us experience low mood, stress or anxiety in our lives and the talking therapy that I offer provides a safe space to really help. Sometimes clients just can't put a finger on what is troubling them or causing them to feel blocked - early stages of our work together would sensitively explore this and help to establish goals.
I am also trained in working with specific difficulties which nclude panic, phobias, OCD, sleep problems and some forms of trauma.
I understand that you are likely reaching out because you feel a need for someone to support you in working through some difficulties or challenges in life. These may be personal, professional, to do with relationships, or arise from things that have happened in the past. Many of us experience low mood, stress or anxiety in our lives and the talking therapy that I offer provides a safe space to really help. Sometimes clients just can't put a finger on what is troubling them or causing them to feel blocked - early stages of our work together would sensitively explore this and help to establish goals.
020 3488 6342 View 020 3488 6342
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Fiona Austin
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Specialisations: • Anxiety - workplace, relationships, social, health fears, sleep issues • Self Esteem and Confidence • Work or Life issues - Procrastination, Stress and Burnout
As a positive psychologist I can help you out of the overwhelm, away from the anxiety and reducing the panic. • For you - I consider listening and a hearing your story to be paramount. It's often said "there's something about saying it out loud that brings about a shift" and it's true, I've seen it so often. "Fiona's style has been described by clients as 'more than just listening'. 'She is straight talking, informative and balanced but overall has a genuine and kind understanding."
Specialisations: • Anxiety - workplace, relationships, social, health fears, sleep issues • Self Esteem and Confidence • Work or Life issues - Procrastination, Stress and Burnout
As a positive psychologist I can help you out of the overwhelm, away from the anxiety and reducing the panic. • For you - I consider listening and a hearing your story to be paramount. It's often said "there's something about saying it out loud that brings about a shift" and it's true, I've seen it so often. "Fiona's style has been described by clients as 'more than just listening'. 'She is straight talking, informative and balanced but overall has a genuine and kind understanding."
01748 902468 View 01748 902468
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Dr Holly Conheady
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have worked in a variety of settings in the NHS, charitable and private sectors, supporting people living with challenges around physical health, sleep, and body image, as well as bereavement and loss.
I provide a safe and supportive space in which you can speak freely. I am flexible in my approach and draw on a range of evidence-based psychological therapies to ensure that each session is tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
I have worked in a variety of settings in the NHS, charitable and private sectors, supporting people living with challenges around physical health, sleep, and body image, as well as bereavement and loss.
I provide a safe and supportive space in which you can speak freely. I am flexible in my approach and draw on a range of evidence-based psychological therapies to ensure that each session is tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
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Ruth Galloway-Kirkland
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
​I'm your mojo-returner! I'm an EMCC Accredited Senior Coach Practitioner, Accredited Coach Supervisor, and BACP Accredited Therapist, with over a decade, and thousands of hours of experience, in supporting extraordinary people, just like you, to make significant changes in their lives. Ready to crush your goals? DM me for transformative coaching and therapeutic consultancy for creative entrepreneurs and senior executives. More than just coaching, this flexes and shifts with YOUR needs.
​I'm your mojo-returner! I'm an EMCC Accredited Senior Coach Practitioner, Accredited Coach Supervisor, and BACP Accredited Therapist, with over a decade, and thousands of hours of experience, in supporting extraordinary people, just like you, to make significant changes in their lives. Ready to crush your goals? DM me for transformative coaching and therapeutic consultancy for creative entrepreneurs and senior executives. More than just coaching, this flexes and shifts with YOUR needs.
0131 510 2464 View 0131 510 2464
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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.