Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Malton

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Dr Nicola O'Donnell
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
Malton YO17
You may be visiting this site because you or your child have been newly diagnosed with a health condition. Or you might have been living with a difficulty for a long time. When dealing with health challenges it can be common to experience anxiety, depression, or stress. As a practitioner health psychologist, I use an integrative approach to support people of all ages. Throughout my extensive training and clinical experience, I have developed competence in many different therapeutic techniques, meaning that I will tailor your sessions to you, rather than trying to make you and your experiences fit into a particular approach.
You may be visiting this site because you or your child have been newly diagnosed with a health condition. Or you might have been living with a difficulty for a long time. When dealing with health challenges it can be common to experience anxiety, depression, or stress. As a practitioner health psychologist, I use an integrative approach to support people of all ages. Throughout my extensive training and clinical experience, I have developed competence in many different therapeutic techniques, meaning that I will tailor your sessions to you, rather than trying to make you and your experiences fit into a particular approach.
01944 797037 View 01944 797037
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Dr Kay Farquharson
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
Hello and thank you for checking my details. I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues). I have additional training, experience and working knowledge in both trauma and all forms of dissociation. Psychological therapy is a highly effective means of dealing with emotional issues and my work is dedicated to offering a professional, confidential service, helping people to deal with problems and gain the insight needed to build healthier more fulfilling lives.
Hello and thank you for checking my details. I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues). I have additional training, experience and working knowledge in both trauma and all forms of dissociation. Psychological therapy is a highly effective means of dealing with emotional issues and my work is dedicated to offering a professional, confidential service, helping people to deal with problems and gain the insight needed to build healthier more fulfilling lives.
01904 929211 View 01904 929211
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Juliet D Bloom
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Maybe the journey isn't about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be all along. Our lives present unique challenges – relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions, & chronic symptoms - often creating feelings of frustration, anxiety, & sadness. At such times it is easy to forget that we all need assistance in addressing these challenges, especially as they can often feel overwhelming, or even impossible, to deal with. We all deserve to have support when we are struggling, & often it is specifically this support that allows change to occur.
Maybe the journey isn't about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be all along. Our lives present unique challenges – relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions, & chronic symptoms - often creating feelings of frustration, anxiety, & sadness. At such times it is easy to forget that we all need assistance in addressing these challenges, especially as they can often feel overwhelming, or even impossible, to deal with. We all deserve to have support when we are struggling, & often it is specifically this support that allows change to occur.
01723 334682 View 01723 334682
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Carolyn Knaggs
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
The aim of sessions is to work towards an understanding of the challenges you face and the changes you wish to make. During sessions, you will be the focus of our attentions and I will value you without judgement, as a unique person, an equal. Having been in counselling myself, I have an understanding of the process. It can be a daunting prospect, and I will support you in that journey. I have listed many specialities and whilst I do have experience of working with them, I believe there is more to you than a "diagnosis" or an "issue" so the focus is on you the whole person, and whatever you choose to bring. NOTE - OVER 18'S ONLY
The aim of sessions is to work towards an understanding of the challenges you face and the changes you wish to make. During sessions, you will be the focus of our attentions and I will value you without judgement, as a unique person, an equal. Having been in counselling myself, I have an understanding of the process. It can be a daunting prospect, and I will support you in that journey. I have listed many specialities and whilst I do have experience of working with them, I believe there is more to you than a "diagnosis" or an "issue" so the focus is on you the whole person, and whatever you choose to bring. NOTE - OVER 18'S ONLY
01723 332928 View 01723 332928
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Counselling by Jane & Animal Assisted Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
"Accredited Integrative Therapist offering compassionate support. Explore your thoughts & feelings to uncover underlying issues & develop coping strategies. Gain self-awareness, confidence & empowerment. Animal Assisted Therapy available - promotes relaxation, reduces stress & blood pressure. Therapy pets sit with you throughout sessions. Trained in Rewind Therapy & EMDR for trauma. Friendly, approachable & supportive. Confidential sessions for all ages. Supervision/guidance available for therapists & Supervisors. In person or online. Awards: Best Psychotherapy Clinic 2024, Best Family Counsellor 2025
"Accredited Integrative Therapist offering compassionate support. Explore your thoughts & feelings to uncover underlying issues & develop coping strategies. Gain self-awareness, confidence & empowerment. Animal Assisted Therapy available - promotes relaxation, reduces stress & blood pressure. Therapy pets sit with you throughout sessions. Trained in Rewind Therapy & EMDR for trauma. Friendly, approachable & supportive. Confidential sessions for all ages. Supervision/guidance available for therapists & Supervisors. In person or online. Awards: Best Psychotherapy Clinic 2024, Best Family Counsellor 2025
01723 333046 View 01723 333046

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Clear Mind CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
01924 943815 View 01924 943815
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Dr Stuart Sadler
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
York YO10
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) to help you feel better and flourish in day to day life again.
As a qualified Clinical Psychologist with advanced training in a range of specialties, I am trained and experienced in a variety of proven talking therapies, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sleep Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Counselling, and Mindfulness based approaches.
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) to help you feel better and flourish in day to day life again.
As a qualified Clinical Psychologist with advanced training in a range of specialties, I am trained and experienced in a variety of proven talking therapies, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sleep Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Counselling, and Mindfulness based approaches.
01347 665147 View 01347 665147
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Dan Crawford - CBT Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
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.
07396 077085 View 07396 077085
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Dr Lisa Ahmad
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be dealing with anxiety, stress, sleep problems or the lingering impact of past experiences, and want things to feel calmer, clearer and more sustainable again.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in EMDR therapy and EMDR-informed coaching. I work with trauma, anxiety, burnout and high-functioning stress, helping the brain and nervous system settle patterns of overdrive or survival mode. This supports long term sustainable change, clearer thinking, and emotional steadiness, not just coping.
You might be dealing with anxiety, stress, sleep problems or the lingering impact of past experiences, and want things to feel calmer, clearer and more sustainable again.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in EMDR therapy and EMDR-informed coaching. I work with trauma, anxiety, burnout and high-functioning stress, helping the brain and nervous system settle patterns of overdrive or survival mode. This supports long term sustainable change, clearer thinking, and emotional steadiness, not just coping.
07480 609198 View 07480 609198
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Jemma Austin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
York YO1
Are you a parent supporting a child who has additional needs (SEN or mental health)? Perhaps struggling with school attendance or trying to navigate the system to access support? You are doing everything you can to support them, but are finding yourself struggling and don't know where to turn? Then I can help. I can not only draw upon 20 years experience of working clinically supporting adults with emotional difficulties, but I can bring in knowledge, compassion and understanding from a lived experienced who has navigated such situations.
Are you a parent supporting a child who has additional needs (SEN or mental health)? Perhaps struggling with school attendance or trying to navigate the system to access support? You are doing everything you can to support them, but are finding yourself struggling and don't know where to turn? Then I can help. I can not only draw upon 20 years experience of working clinically supporting adults with emotional difficulties, but I can bring in knowledge, compassion and understanding from a lived experienced who has navigated such situations.
01904 929336 View 01904 929336
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Chestnut Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Selby YO8
Hello, my name is James. Sometimes life can feel uncertain, overwhelming, painful or isolating. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. Chestnut Counselling offers a confidential, empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions safely, without judgement, and at a pace that feels right for you. Many clients seek therapy to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, or find relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood. Whatever your reasons, counselling can support you in gaining deeper clarity, building self-awareness, and moving towards a more fulfilling life.
Hello, my name is James. Sometimes life can feel uncertain, overwhelming, painful or isolating. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone. Chestnut Counselling offers a confidential, empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions safely, without judgement, and at a pace that feels right for you. Many clients seek therapy to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, or find relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood. Whatever your reasons, counselling can support you in gaining deeper clarity, building self-awareness, and moving towards a more fulfilling life.
01757 607063 View 01757 607063
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Dr Kate Barker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I offer assessment and therapy to adults aged 18 and over. I have additional training and qualifications in EMDR, DBT and CFT. I also use an Internal Family System (IFS approach). I have a particular interest and experiences in PTSD and complex trauma but can offer support for a very wide range of difficulties and distress. Please visit my website www.reflecttherapies.com to see more about my approach. I can offer in person and online sessions.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I offer assessment and therapy to adults aged 18 and over. I have additional training and qualifications in EMDR, DBT and CFT. I also use an Internal Family System (IFS approach). I have a particular interest and experiences in PTSD and complex trauma but can offer support for a very wide range of difficulties and distress. Please visit my website www.reflecttherapies.com to see more about my approach. I can offer in person and online sessions.
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Abbie Stanwix
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
York YO42
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
01423 803302 View 01423 803302
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Fiona Watts
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or held back by low self-esteem, feeling misunderstood, you are not alone. I work with adults (18+) who want to understand themselves more deeply, heal, and grow into a more, grounded version of themselves. Clients often come to see me with a sense of feeling overwhelmed, worried, they might struggle with focus, overthinking, sleeping patterns, relationships and want to explore this in relation to their Autism and/or ADHD.  Some clients come not knowing the reasons for their struggles and through the sessions we can explore what might be going on underneath the surface.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or held back by low self-esteem, feeling misunderstood, you are not alone. I work with adults (18+) who want to understand themselves more deeply, heal, and grow into a more, grounded version of themselves. Clients often come to see me with a sense of feeling overwhelmed, worried, they might struggle with focus, overthinking, sleeping patterns, relationships and want to explore this in relation to their Autism and/or ADHD.  Some clients come not knowing the reasons for their struggles and through the sessions we can explore what might be going on underneath the surface.
01423 649705 View 01423 649705
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Jade Harker
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I hope you are ok, before I explained about my qualifications and the type of work I do, I wanted to explain how you get started. You have already done step one you are thinking about reaching out (I know how much courage this takes, so well done). I offer a safe, warm environment where you can open up without fear of judgement. I work with both adults and children, who have a variety of presenting issues from bereavement, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and much more. I also have some therapy pets that can come into the sessions.
I hope you are ok, before I explained about my qualifications and the type of work I do, I wanted to explain how you get started. You have already done step one you are thinking about reaching out (I know how much courage this takes, so well done). I offer a safe, warm environment where you can open up without fear of judgement. I work with both adults and children, who have a variety of presenting issues from bereavement, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and much more. I also have some therapy pets that can come into the sessions.
01642 668031 View 01642 668031
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Irina Yelland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
York YO30
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. My approach is warm, friendly and professional, and I would never judge you or your problems, no matter how big or small they are. It's important to me that during our work together you feel listened to, understood, supported and encouraged.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. My approach is warm, friendly and professional, and I would never judge you or your problems, no matter how big or small they are. It's important to me that during our work together you feel listened to, understood, supported and encouraged.
01759 487776 View 01759 487776
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Ross Mclean
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Serves Area
Counselling is not a one-size-fits-all approach, so I am very mindful of providing a service that meets the needs of the people I support and work with. If you are unsure whether counselling is right for you and would like to understand a little more about how I work, please reach out and book an intro call. I am always happy to share the ways I work and would be keen to understand what you would like to get out of counselling. I really believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and need a space where they can be witnessed, seen, and heard. I aim to offer a space that feels safe, contained and emotionally held.
Counselling is not a one-size-fits-all approach, so I am very mindful of providing a service that meets the needs of the people I support and work with. If you are unsure whether counselling is right for you and would like to understand a little more about how I work, please reach out and book an intro call. I am always happy to share the ways I work and would be keen to understand what you would like to get out of counselling. I really believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and need a space where they can be witnessed, seen, and heard. I aim to offer a space that feels safe, contained and emotionally held.
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Sam Young
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Beverley HU17
CBT is the leading therapy for depression and anxiety. It uses evidence based treatment interventions to help individuals develop the knowledge and skills needed to overcome emotional difficulties. If you feel that you are stuck in a vicious cycle of feeling depressed, upset, and anxious, I can help you to notice and change problematic thinking styles and behaviour patterns so you can feel better and take control of your life.
CBT is the leading therapy for depression and anxiety. It uses evidence based treatment interventions to help individuals develop the knowledge and skills needed to overcome emotional difficulties. If you feel that you are stuck in a vicious cycle of feeling depressed, upset, and anxious, I can help you to notice and change problematic thinking styles and behaviour patterns so you can feel better and take control of your life.
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Niki Palmer Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Beverley HU17
Hello, I am Niki, I have a warm, caring, genuine and honest personality. I am people person, who has a passion for helping others improve their current situation to have a more fulfilled and meaningful life. I believe counselling needs to be a down to earth experience, I believe in an equal relationship between client and counsellor. I will not judge, place my opinions or beliefs on you, but walk beside you in your journey in therapy. I offer a professional service and am flexible in my way of working, adapting the work to meet your needs.
Hello, I am Niki, I have a warm, caring, genuine and honest personality. I am people person, who has a passion for helping others improve their current situation to have a more fulfilled and meaningful life. I believe counselling needs to be a down to earth experience, I believe in an equal relationship between client and counsellor. I will not judge, place my opinions or beliefs on you, but walk beside you in your journey in therapy. I offer a professional service and am flexible in my way of working, adapting the work to meet your needs.
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Dr Jemma Jackson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Brough HU15
I am a highly experienced and specialist Clinical Psychologist with 22 years of NHS experience, working predominantly with adults and adolescents suffering a variety of mental health difficulties. I offer individual, couples and some family therapies employing a range of person-centred and evidence based therapies. I have a particular interest in working with childhood and complex trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, personality disorder, mood disorders, eating disorders and attachment/relationship difficulties. I practice MBT, DBT, trauma processing therapies, CAT and CFT to tailor individualised intervention packages of care.
I am a highly experienced and specialist Clinical Psychologist with 22 years of NHS experience, working predominantly with adults and adolescents suffering a variety of mental health difficulties. I offer individual, couples and some family therapies employing a range of person-centred and evidence based therapies. I have a particular interest in working with childhood and complex trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, personality disorder, mood disorders, eating disorders and attachment/relationship difficulties. I practice MBT, DBT, trauma processing therapies, CAT and CFT to tailor individualised intervention packages of care.
017683 47700 View 017683 47700
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.