Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Surbiton

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Abby Garrard
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed and anxious? I help clients to feel grounded, calm and confident. Therapy with me will be a respectful journey and we will go entirely at your pace. I am here to support you every step of the way.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed and anxious? I help clients to feel grounded, calm and confident. Therapy with me will be a respectful journey and we will go entirely at your pace. I am here to support you every step of the way.
020 4634 3699 View 020 4634 3699
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Lynda Anderson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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.
020 4634 1968 View 020 4634 1968
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Ellie Bennett
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
020 3929 3425 View 020 3929 3425
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Omur Koluman
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, perfectionism, trauma, or feelings of disconnection from yourself affecting your daily life? I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience across NHS and private mental health services. I specialise in helping adults and young people overcome anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and depersonalisation/derealisation. Using evidence-based CBT, I help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns so they can feel more confident, resilient, and in control of their lives.
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, perfectionism, trauma, or feelings of disconnection from yourself affecting your daily life? I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience across NHS and private mental health services. I specialise in helping adults and young people overcome anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and depersonalisation/derealisation. Using evidence-based CBT, I help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns so they can feel more confident, resilient, and in control of their lives.
020 3540 7278 View 020 3540 7278
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Madeleine Ensor
Psychotherapist, BPC
At any point in our lives we may find ourselves feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed. These feelings may have been present for some time, perhaps over many years, or they may be brought on by a particular event or change in our lives. It can help to share these feelings with a qualified therapist. I’m an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Surbiton. I provide a safe, confidential space in which we can make sense of difficulties.
At any point in our lives we may find ourselves feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed. These feelings may have been present for some time, perhaps over many years, or they may be brought on by a particular event or change in our lives. It can help to share these feelings with a qualified therapist. I’m an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Surbiton. I provide a safe, confidential space in which we can make sense of difficulties.
020 3917 1727 View 020 3917 1727
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Helen Gilpin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am passionate about helping every person find better balance and create meaningful change in their lives. I have experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for people living with chronic pain and long-term health conditions and/or mental health difficulties such as depression, stress and anxiety. I have particular expertise and interest in working with clients with high levels of perfectionism and stress who are struggling to manage conflicting demands in their professional and/or personal lives.
I am passionate about helping every person find better balance and create meaningful change in their lives. I have experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for people living with chronic pain and long-term health conditions and/or mental health difficulties such as depression, stress and anxiety. I have particular expertise and interest in working with clients with high levels of perfectionism and stress who are struggling to manage conflicting demands in their professional and/or personal lives.
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Cara Gibson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Throughout life we can encounter emotional distress at various times. As a Counselling Psychologist, I can help if things are getting on top of you, if you’re feeling down, scared, worried or overwhelmed. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. When working with my clients I feel it is important to work together so we can come to a shared understanding of the difficulties you are facing. Working collaboratively, I aim to empower my clients with understanding and coping strategies to live a more functional and fulfilling life
Throughout life we can encounter emotional distress at various times. As a Counselling Psychologist, I can help if things are getting on top of you, if you’re feeling down, scared, worried or overwhelmed. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. When working with my clients I feel it is important to work together so we can come to a shared understanding of the difficulties you are facing. Working collaboratively, I aim to empower my clients with understanding and coping strategies to live a more functional and fulfilling life
020 3835 4571 View 020 3835 4571
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Helen Susanna Ross
Psychotherapist, BACP
My name is Helen Ross and I am a professional counselor and psychotherapist. I offer a friendly down-to-earth approach to therapy, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to talk. I work flexibly and collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your needs My therapy room is in my home where I can offer a supportive environment
My name is Helen Ross and I am a professional counselor and psychotherapist. I offer a friendly down-to-earth approach to therapy, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to talk. I work flexibly and collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your needs My therapy room is in my home where I can offer a supportive environment
01372 671239 View 01372 671239
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Luisa A Passalacqua
Counsellor, MBACP
I am credentialed in the UK with now 12 years of professional work experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management and much more. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without I tend to work with: -Individuals from 5 to 99+ -Young people and their families -Couples at any stage of their relationship -Adults raised in dysfunctional families -Relatives seeking confrontation or reconciliation -Corporate clients presenting conflict amongst their staff -CEOs and managers needing to transition
I am credentialed in the UK with now 12 years of professional work experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management and much more. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without I tend to work with: -Individuals from 5 to 99+ -Young people and their families -Couples at any stage of their relationship -Adults raised in dysfunctional families -Relatives seeking confrontation or reconciliation -Corporate clients presenting conflict amongst their staff -CEOs and managers needing to transition
020 4538 0278 View 020 4538 0278
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Louise Tiernan (specialist in anxiety/depression )
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or finding that low mood or low self-esteem is affecting your daily life, I can help. I have over 10 years' experience working in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within the NHS and in my private practice. I offer face-to-face sessions from a comfortable, confidential therapy room in central Wimbledon, just a few minutes' walk from Wimbledon Station, as well as online appointments for clients across the UK. Together we'll work towards helping you make meaningful, lasting changes.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or finding that low mood or low self-esteem is affecting your daily life, I can help. I have over 10 years' experience working in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within the NHS and in my private practice. I offer face-to-face sessions from a comfortable, confidential therapy room in central Wimbledon, just a few minutes' walk from Wimbledon Station, as well as online appointments for clients across the UK. Together we'll work towards helping you make meaningful, lasting changes.
020 4538 8562 View 020 4538 8562
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Emma Cotterill
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Chartered with the BPS and registered with HCPC. I work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, phobias, OCD, stress. I use an individualised integrative therapy approach, drawing on CBT, ACT, CFT, Mindfulness, EMDR. I have specialist experience in working with trauma, grief and loss. I also specialise in supporting individuals through relationship changes (divorce/separation) and through the challenges of life's stressors - work, parenting, family dynamics, heath issues.
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Chartered with the BPS and registered with HCPC. I work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, phobias, OCD, stress. I use an individualised integrative therapy approach, drawing on CBT, ACT, CFT, Mindfulness, EMDR. I have specialist experience in working with trauma, grief and loss. I also specialise in supporting individuals through relationship changes (divorce/separation) and through the challenges of life's stressors - work, parenting, family dynamics, heath issues.
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Dr Katherine Mollart
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
01372 239531 View 01372 239531
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Ricky Brown
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
01748 901333 View 01748 901333
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Sharon Hartshorne
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
As a qualified and experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, I provide a confidential, safe and supportive space for you to begin to process your feelings, come to terms with your losses and find a way forward. I have experience of supporting people with many different issues including and not limited to; anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, anger, family and/or group conflict, problems at work, bereavement and loss including; family members, partners, pets, friends, careers and anything else that was really important to you. Please feel free to contact me about whatever is on your mind.
As a qualified and experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, I provide a confidential, safe and supportive space for you to begin to process your feelings, come to terms with your losses and find a way forward. I have experience of supporting people with many different issues including and not limited to; anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, anger, family and/or group conflict, problems at work, bereavement and loss including; family members, partners, pets, friends, careers and anything else that was really important to you. Please feel free to contact me about whatever is on your mind.
020 3848 2358 View 020 3848 2358
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Psychologist for Women's Health, Anxiety, Hormones
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many women find that hormonal changes, fertility treatment, pregnancy, early motherhood, perimenopause, menopause, pain, poor sleep, or a long-term health condition, such as endometriosis, can have a profound impact on their mental wellbeing.
I’m Helen Frankland, an HCPC‑registered Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience. I’m committed to supporting women through the emotional challenges that accompany physical health conditions and major life changes. My aim is to help you feel truly understood, supported, and to offer tools that help you feel more at ease, more confident, and hopeful again.
Many women find that hormonal changes, fertility treatment, pregnancy, early motherhood, perimenopause, menopause, pain, poor sleep, or a long-term health condition, such as endometriosis, can have a profound impact on their mental wellbeing.
I’m Helen Frankland, an HCPC‑registered Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience. I’m committed to supporting women through the emotional challenges that accompany physical health conditions and major life changes. My aim is to help you feel truly understood, supported, and to offer tools that help you feel more at ease, more confident, and hopeful again.
01326 332105 View 01326 332105
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Morven McQuattie
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
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
020 4572 3776 View 020 4572 3776
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Amanda Brady
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
020 4538 0961 View 020 4538 0961
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Dr Clare Napier
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
It can be tricky to choose a therapist and understand the various titles therapists go by and the different types of therapies on offer. I think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a supportive space to explore difficulties and patterns of behaviour. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work. (Online only- not in person).
It can be tricky to choose a therapist and understand the various titles therapists go by and the different types of therapies on offer. I think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a supportive space to explore difficulties and patterns of behaviour. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work. (Online only- not in person).
020 4538 3559 View 020 4538 3559
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Kate Lewis
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Online Only
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.
01748 902523 View 01748 902523
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Fleur Dewsnap
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am passionate about working with patients holistically, and place an emphasis on how nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation can contribute to mood.
Free online course for Anxiety available via my website. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology. Alongside my practice, I work as a CBT Tutor at the London CBT training centre, and with SABP Education department. I work collaboratively with my clients using evidence-based methods to help them understand how unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving may be contributing and maintaining their difficulties.
I am passionate about working with patients holistically, and place an emphasis on how nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation can contribute to mood.
Free online course for Anxiety available via my website. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology. Alongside my practice, I work as a CBT Tutor at the London CBT training centre, and with SABP Education department. I work collaboratively with my clients using evidence-based methods to help them understand how unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving may be contributing and maintaining their difficulties.
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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.