Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Widnes

Karen Mountain
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Widnes WA8
If you’re looking for therapy at home because leaving the house is difficult, you may be dealing with anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, intrusive thoughts, OCD, trauma or phobias. These can make daily life feel restricted and exhausting. You might want clearer days and someone with solid mental‑health experience who understands how intense this can be, without jargon or pressure. Therapy needs to be practical, accessible and based on what you can manage right now.
If you’re looking for therapy at home because leaving the house is difficult, you may be dealing with anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, intrusive thoughts, OCD, trauma or phobias. These can make daily life feel restricted and exhausting. You might want clearer days and someone with solid mental‑health experience who understands how intense this can be, without jargon or pressure. Therapy needs to be practical, accessible and based on what you can manage right now.
01925 948095 View 01925 948095
Carla Wrench
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Widnes WA8
Are you ready to take the first step to change the way you are feeling? Are you feeling worried or alone? Are you feeling sad or desperate – guilty or ashamed? Maybe you have suffered a loss – of a friendship, or a loved one, maybe your employment. Are you struggling to deal with a past event in your life that occupies your thoughts?
Are you ready to take the first step to change the way you are feeling? Are you feeling worried or alone? Are you feeling sad or desperate – guilty or ashamed? Maybe you have suffered a loss – of a friendship, or a loved one, maybe your employment. Are you struggling to deal with a past event in your life that occupies your thoughts?
0151 453 0065 View 0151 453 0065
Nicholas Lunt
Counsellor, MBACP
Widnes WA8
Hi, my name is Nicholas. I am a fully qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. As a counsellor I draw on a variety of approaches to make best use of the time and the space for you. I believe working with the person in the room is the key rather than working directly with the presenting issue. I have extensive experience of working with adults and young people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and loss. As an experienced counselling supervisor I can offer you the time to loosen knotted thinking, where you feel heard, held and supported and feel able to deal with demands of your role.
Hi, my name is Nicholas. I am a fully qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. As a counsellor I draw on a variety of approaches to make best use of the time and the space for you. I believe working with the person in the room is the key rather than working directly with the presenting issue. I have extensive experience of working with adults and young people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and loss. As an experienced counselling supervisor I can offer you the time to loosen knotted thinking, where you feel heard, held and supported and feel able to deal with demands of your role.
01928 352053 View 01928 352053
Gill Farley
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill and I am a Counsellor in the Frodsham area. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill and I am a Counsellor in the Frodsham area. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
01244 727223 View 01244 727223
Loraine Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Emotional situations can heavily impact the way you are coping every day. The way you feel, the thoughts you have and the emotions you experience. You face challenges of varying degrees and difficulties throughout your life. You may need more help and support now to help cope with your day-to-day life. You may face adversity and challenges which pose great stresses and strains on you, and you may be stuck and unable to deal with the things you need to face. If this resonates with you or reminds you of someone you are worried about give me a call today.
Emotional situations can heavily impact the way you are coping every day. The way you feel, the thoughts you have and the emotions you experience. You face challenges of varying degrees and difficulties throughout your life. You may need more help and support now to help cope with your day-to-day life. You may face adversity and challenges which pose great stresses and strains on you, and you may be stuck and unable to deal with the things you need to face. If this resonates with you or reminds you of someone you are worried about give me a call today.
01732 920235 View 01732 920235
Alexandra Boughey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you must have in therapy is the space to feel comfortable to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction. In addition I provide gold standard ADHD assessments, reports and link with relevant professionals for supported treatment plans. Prices for this upon request.
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you must have in therapy is the space to feel comfortable to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction. In addition I provide gold standard ADHD assessments, reports and link with relevant professionals for supported treatment plans. Prices for this upon request.
0151 453 7271 View 0151 453 7271
CP Counselling & Wellbeing Therapies- Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
01928 244556 View 01928 244556
CBT Runcorn
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—like you’ve lost your spark or can’t break unhelpful patterns. Are you overwhelmed with stress? Maybe you want to feel more in control, less burdened by worry or more like yourself again. My clients often come to me wanting clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. They’re looking for a therapy that works, with a therapist who understands and doesn’t just listen, but guides. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Together, we can uncover what’s holding you back and start building practical tools to move forward. Therapy with CBT Runcorn is a fresh start
You might be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—like you’ve lost your spark or can’t break unhelpful patterns. Are you overwhelmed with stress? Maybe you want to feel more in control, less burdened by worry or more like yourself again. My clients often come to me wanting clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. They’re looking for a therapy that works, with a therapist who understands and doesn’t just listen, but guides. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Together, we can uncover what’s holding you back and start building practical tools to move forward. Therapy with CBT Runcorn is a fresh start
01928 249639 View 01928 249639
Jessica Hayes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am here to help you in a way that is collaborative and gives you control. I am a CBT and EMDR Therapist with special interests in OCD and perinatal mental health, helping people all over the country who have had unsuccessful therapy before. I also work with self-esteem and many other difficulties. Think about what you are finding tough right now, because we will make this our priority; we can explore any thoughts and emotions contributing to your difficulties and focus on reaching the goals you have. We will work with openness and honesty, gaining insight and making lasting positive changes to your emotional wellbeing together.
I am here to help you in a way that is collaborative and gives you control. I am a CBT and EMDR Therapist with special interests in OCD and perinatal mental health, helping people all over the country who have had unsuccessful therapy before. I also work with self-esteem and many other difficulties. Think about what you are finding tough right now, because we will make this our priority; we can explore any thoughts and emotions contributing to your difficulties and focus on reaching the goals you have. We will work with openness and honesty, gaining insight and making lasting positive changes to your emotional wellbeing together.
01925 906930 View 01925 906930
Shaunagh Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Welcome! My name is Shaunagh and I am an experienced Integrative Therapist based in Cheshire. I have worked as a counsellor within primary care settings, employment assistance programmes and private practice. I have also spent 2 years as a volunteer counsellor for local charities. As a result I have had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety and severity of mental health complaints. I have the most experience working with anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience working with depression/low mood, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, self-harm, self-esteem and stress.
Welcome! My name is Shaunagh and I am an experienced Integrative Therapist based in Cheshire. I have worked as a counsellor within primary care settings, employment assistance programmes and private practice. I have also spent 2 years as a volunteer counsellor for local charities. As a result I have had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety and severity of mental health complaints. I have the most experience working with anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience working with depression/low mood, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, self-harm, self-esteem and stress.
0151 453 0034 View 0151 453 0034
EJD Counselling
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Pet Bereavement. Are you struggling with grief and loss, feeling isolated, or lonely after the passing of a loved pet? These feelings can be overwhelming; it can be one of the most painful times in your life. My name is Elaine. There are things that you can try and I will help you. I am an experienced Pet Bereavement and Integrative Counsellor. I offer you a safe, warm non-judgemental space where you can experience the magic of being fully heard, understood, and accepted as you. By sharing your story, together, we can explore and understand your feelings and learn to overcome the barriers which are limiting your happiness.
Pet Bereavement. Are you struggling with grief and loss, feeling isolated, or lonely after the passing of a loved pet? These feelings can be overwhelming; it can be one of the most painful times in your life. My name is Elaine. There are things that you can try and I will help you. I am an experienced Pet Bereavement and Integrative Counsellor. I offer you a safe, warm non-judgemental space where you can experience the magic of being fully heard, understood, and accepted as you. By sharing your story, together, we can explore and understand your feelings and learn to overcome the barriers which are limiting your happiness.
01925 906958 View 01925 906958

More Therapists Nearby

Amanda Jayne Devereux
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Are you worrying too much, avoiding situations, sleep difficulties, low mood no motivation.
I offer face to face and online CBT, helping people understand what may be maintaining their difficulties and develop practical strategies for change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and straightforward, with therapy adapted to each person’s needs and goals. I have lived experience working with neurodiversity and menopause and divorce.
Are you worrying too much, avoiding situations, sleep difficulties, low mood no motivation.
I offer face to face and online CBT, helping people understand what may be maintaining their difficulties and develop practical strategies for change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and straightforward, with therapy adapted to each person’s needs and goals. I have lived experience working with neurodiversity and menopause and divorce.
01923 311690 View 01923 311690
Dr Holly Milling
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity.
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity.
Sleep Clinic: I run a specialist adult sleep service (thesleeppractice.com) that delivers compassionate, evidence-based treatments for insomnia and a range of other sleep difficulties.
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Dr Anjulie Dhillon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have had experience of working with a wide variety of clients such as those with adjustment to long term conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, heart-related conditions, sleep issues and burn injuries.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
I have had experience of working with a wide variety of clients such as those with adjustment to long term conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, heart-related conditions, sleep issues and burn injuries.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
020 4538 6712 View 020 4538 6712
Tom Wilkinson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Are you struggling to sleep — lying awake at night, exhausted but unable to switch off?
I also regularly work with people experiencing depression, low self-esteem, a range of anxiety difficulties, including OCD, social anxiety and health anxiety, and PTSD and trauma-related problems. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and genuinely focused on lasting change — not just short-term relief.
Are you struggling to sleep — lying awake at night, exhausted but unable to switch off?
I also regularly work with people experiencing depression, low self-esteem, a range of anxiety difficulties, including OCD, social anxiety and health anxiety, and PTSD and trauma-related problems. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and genuinely focused on lasting change — not just short-term relief.
020 4652 4537 View 020 4652 4537
David DuBois
Counsellor, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
I’m David, an anxiety and sleep therapist.
At Talking Steps Therapy you are able to overcome your difficulties in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental environment whilst understanding why you feel the way you do.
I’m David, an anxiety and sleep therapist.
At Talking Steps Therapy you are able to overcome your difficulties in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental environment whilst understanding why you feel the way you do.
01942 559897 View 01942 559897
Lisa Gargaro - The Crossroads Coaching
Verified Verified
Online Only
They may struggle with anxiety, broken sleep, nervous system overwhelm, or a constant sense of being “on edge,” despite being thoughtful and self-aware.
I support adults and teenagers experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, nervous system dysregulation, and sleep difficulties. My approach is calm, relational, and trauma-aware, integrating psychotherapy, therapeutic hypnosis, CBTi, & body-led approaches. Together we work gently beneath survival patterns so greater rest, regulation, resilience, & emotional connection
They may struggle with anxiety, broken sleep, nervous system overwhelm, or a constant sense of being “on edge,” despite being thoughtful and self-aware.
I support adults and teenagers experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, nervous system dysregulation, and sleep difficulties. My approach is calm, relational, and trauma-aware, integrating psychotherapy, therapeutic hypnosis, CBTi, & body-led approaches. Together we work gently beneath survival patterns so greater rest, regulation, resilience, & emotional connection
0131 510 2079 View 0131 510 2079
Dr Rachel Hawkins
Psychologist, PhD, GMBPsS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I can also support with sleep problems, fatigue, low mood and anxiety.
I can help by listening and by understanding together what the challenges are that are you currently facing. For example, this could be with worry, sleep, exercise and general well-being. We will work together to decide the areas in your life that are important to you, and I will help you develop skills in managing difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions.
I can also support with sleep problems, fatigue, low mood and anxiety.
I can help by listening and by understanding together what the challenges are that are you currently facing. For example, this could be with worry, sleep, exercise and general well-being. We will work together to decide the areas in your life that are important to you, and I will help you develop skills in managing difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions.
0161 524 7501 View 0161 524 7501
Andy Greeney
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
Hi, my name is Andy and I am a trauma-focussed Therapist. I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist and I am trained to use REWIND, a single session therapeutic technique used to help overcome trauma and PTSD. I work mainly with trauma and grief and I try to help clients gain a better self understanding referring to the cycles of grief and stages of trauma. I offer clients the space to feel safe in their emotions. I also work with the traumatic aspect of loss and help clients to understand the effects of trauma and how trauma can be overcome. I currently work with a sudden loss charity and I also work with emergency responders.
Hi, my name is Andy and I am a trauma-focussed Therapist. I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist and I am trained to use REWIND, a single session therapeutic technique used to help overcome trauma and PTSD. I work mainly with trauma and grief and I try to help clients gain a better self understanding referring to the cycles of grief and stages of trauma. I offer clients the space to feel safe in their emotions. I also work with the traumatic aspect of loss and help clients to understand the effects of trauma and how trauma can be overcome. I currently work with a sudden loss charity and I also work with emergency responders.
01704 795578 View 01704 795578
The Mind-Body Guide
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms? Are you still suffering despite having been treated by doctors and other health professionals? Have your symptoms been fully investigated? I work with people who find themselves in this predicament. Individuals who have researched alternatives and come across a Mind-Body approach but aren’t quite sure if it will provide them with answers or relief. I could be the therapist for you. As a specialist pain psychotherapist and physiotherapist, I understand how the Mind and Body work. This is so important when it comes to pain and suffering.
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms? Are you still suffering despite having been treated by doctors and other health professionals? Have your symptoms been fully investigated? I work with people who find themselves in this predicament. Individuals who have researched alternatives and come across a Mind-Body approach but aren’t quite sure if it will provide them with answers or relief. I could be the therapist for you. As a specialist pain psychotherapist and physiotherapist, I understand how the Mind and Body work. This is so important when it comes to pain and suffering.
01663 790984 View 01663 790984
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.