Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Worcester Park

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Mary Theresa Pelham
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and BACP Registered counsellor with 24 years experience. I use an integrative/relational approach, viewing each person as unique, and as such I use a coherent combination of therapeutic ideas and working relationship that will best suit you as an individual. This may involve looking at current difficulties, your past, clarifying and understanding your thoughts and behaviours and helping you to understand and express your emotions. In this way we will work together to find a way through problems that are troubling you to negotiate a more satisfying and less stressful way of living.
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and BACP Registered counsellor with 24 years experience. I use an integrative/relational approach, viewing each person as unique, and as such I use a coherent combination of therapeutic ideas and working relationship that will best suit you as an individual. This may involve looking at current difficulties, your past, clarifying and understanding your thoughts and behaviours and helping you to understand and express your emotions. In this way we will work together to find a way through problems that are troubling you to negotiate a more satisfying and less stressful way of living.
020 3389 8773 View 020 3389 8773
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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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Lucy Spencer-Harper
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Highly skilled and experienced BABCP accredited CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Worcester Park, Surrey. Passionate about working with trauma/PTSD, anxiety issues like; OCD, panic and social anxiety, in addition to low mood, low confidence, grief, anger management and stress.  I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions in a relaxed and confidential space. My mission is to help you to feel empowered about yourself and your future. Assessment fee is £80. Session fee £80-£90. Please email me any enquiries and I will respond in 48 hours.
Highly skilled and experienced BABCP accredited CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Worcester Park, Surrey. Passionate about working with trauma/PTSD, anxiety issues like; OCD, panic and social anxiety, in addition to low mood, low confidence, grief, anger management and stress.  I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions in a relaxed and confidential space. My mission is to help you to feel empowered about yourself and your future. Assessment fee is £80. Session fee £80-£90. Please email me any enquiries and I will respond in 48 hours.
020 3962 1505 View 020 3962 1505
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Debbie Brewin - Mind Growth Mastery
Counsellor, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Mind-Growth Mastery is a non-profit organisation offering affordable talking therapy for a range of emotional problems and to build confidence and fulfillment in life. We work collaboratively together to overcome challenges drawing on a range of person-centered therapeutic styles. We work uniquely with each individual, helping them share in a safe, accepting environment. We aim to match the therapy and therapist to your needs and goals. We are a group of skilled and qualified professionals and mature and experienced therapists in training and you can contact each therapist directly via our website.
Mind-Growth Mastery is a non-profit organisation offering affordable talking therapy for a range of emotional problems and to build confidence and fulfillment in life. We work collaboratively together to overcome challenges drawing on a range of person-centered therapeutic styles. We work uniquely with each individual, helping them share in a safe, accepting environment. We aim to match the therapy and therapist to your needs and goals. We are a group of skilled and qualified professionals and mature and experienced therapists in training and you can contact each therapist directly via our website.
01372 231733 View 01372 231733
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Mark Shipton
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’ve arrived here, you’re likely looking for support to help you make meaningful changes in your life. Perhaps you’re experiencing confusing emotions, struggling with your mental health, or feel that life has reached a point where things just aren’t working anymore. Maybe you feel lost, unsure of exactly what needs to change - but something in your gut tells you that things don’t feel right. The good news is, these kinds of experiences are incredibly common, and they’re exactly where therapy can help. It can empower you to understand what’s going on and begin to move forward.
If you’ve arrived here, you’re likely looking for support to help you make meaningful changes in your life. Perhaps you’re experiencing confusing emotions, struggling with your mental health, or feel that life has reached a point where things just aren’t working anymore. Maybe you feel lost, unsure of exactly what needs to change - but something in your gut tells you that things don’t feel right. The good news is, these kinds of experiences are incredibly common, and they’re exactly where therapy can help. It can empower you to understand what’s going on and begin to move forward.
01737 306449 View 01737 306449
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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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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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Yusr Mahmud
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am an experienced Psychotherapist offering a warm and inclusive space. I have experience working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and I approach therapy with cultural sensitivity and curiosity. My practice is inclusive of faith, identity and family values. I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with years of experience working with difficulties such as OCD, depression and low-self esteem, as well as Interpersonal Therapy where I can help with relationship difficulties that are impacting on your mood. I provide therapy in English & Arabic and I aim to provide a safe space to help you feel understood
I am an experienced Psychotherapist offering a warm and inclusive space. I have experience working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and I approach therapy with cultural sensitivity and curiosity. My practice is inclusive of faith, identity and family values. I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with years of experience working with difficulties such as OCD, depression and low-self esteem, as well as Interpersonal Therapy where I can help with relationship difficulties that are impacting on your mood. I provide therapy in English & Arabic and I aim to provide a safe space to help you feel understood
020 4634 7809 View 020 4634 7809

More Therapists Nearby

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Sleep Well Oxford - Oxford Sleep Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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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Hal Satterthwaite
Counsellor, MSc, MBABCP
London EC2R
My clients often describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted by trying to keep everything together. They may notice recurring patterns of overthinking, self-criticism, or burnout and want to break free from them. They’re looking for evidence-based therapy that’s practical and supportive — a space where they can make sense of what’s happening and learn new ways of coping. Their goal is to feel more confident, present, and in control of their emotions and choices.
My clients often describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted by trying to keep everything together. They may notice recurring patterns of overthinking, self-criticism, or burnout and want to break free from them. They’re looking for evidence-based therapy that’s practical and supportive — a space where they can make sense of what’s happening and learn new ways of coping. Their goal is to feel more confident, present, and in control of their emotions and choices.
020 4538 4182 View 020 4538 4182
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Christy Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London SE21
I specialise in sleep issues including in neurodivergent people.
You’re probably functioning well by most measures. You show up with family and at work, you deliver, you hold things together. But you haven’t slept properly in a long time and the gap between how you look and how you actually feel is getting harder to sustain. The 3am wake. The mind that won’t stop. The moments where you’re just not yourself with the people who matter most. Some of the people I work with are also teenagers referred by their parents, who have tried everything available to them and are still watching their capable, driven young person quietly unravel ahead of exams, worried about what this might mean for them.
I specialise in sleep issues including in neurodivergent people.
You’re probably functioning well by most measures. You show up with family and at work, you deliver, you hold things together. But you haven’t slept properly in a long time and the gap between how you look and how you actually feel is getting harder to sustain. The 3am wake. The mind that won’t stop. The moments where you’re just not yourself with the people who matter most. Some of the people I work with are also teenagers referred by their parents, who have tried everything available to them and are still watching their capable, driven young person quietly unravel ahead of exams, worried about what this might mean for them.
020 3872 2178 View 020 3872 2178
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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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Your Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Online Only
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life?
You may consider therapy for various reasons, be that relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, stress, or you may feel stuck and unable to harness your full potential. In all these instances therapy can help to unpack your difficulties and gain a fresh perspective and clarity on a situation. I can provide CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life?
You may consider therapy for various reasons, be that relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, stress, or you may feel stuck and unable to harness your full potential. In all these instances therapy can help to unpack your difficulties and gain a fresh perspective and clarity on a situation. I can provide CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
020 8103 3863 View 020 8103 3863
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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
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Zac Jones
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London E14
Clients often come to me when sleep has become difficult, anxiety feels hard to switch off, or they feel stuck in patterns of self-criticism, pressure, relationship difficulty or disconnection.
My particular interest is the relationship between emotional wellbeing, stress, insomnia and the body. Drawing on integrative psychotherapy, relational, person-centred and psychodynamic principles, I offer a reflective space to explore anxiety, sleep difficulties, self-criticism and relationship patterns, and to understand what may be keeping you stuck.
Clients often come to me when sleep has become difficult, anxiety feels hard to switch off, or they feel stuck in patterns of self-criticism, pressure, relationship difficulty or disconnection.
My particular interest is the relationship between emotional wellbeing, stress, insomnia and the body. Drawing on integrative psychotherapy, relational, person-centred and psychodynamic principles, I offer a reflective space to explore anxiety, sleep difficulties, self-criticism and relationship patterns, and to understand what may be keeping you stuck.
020 4652 7591 View 020 4652 7591
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Dr Jessica C Bird
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SE1
My clients have often had difficult experiences that changed how they see the world and react to things day to day, with emotions that feel bigger than the situation, feeling on edge or unsafe around others, overthinking or worrying, intrusive memories and flashbacks, and disturbed sleep or nightmares.
I use evidence-based strategies to help you understand what you're going through, process the memories that hold you back, and learn new ways to respond when things happen now. My approach is compassionate and goal-focused, aiming to help you feel safer, happier, more in control, and more able to do the things that are important to you in life.
My clients have often had difficult experiences that changed how they see the world and react to things day to day, with emotions that feel bigger than the situation, feeling on edge or unsafe around others, overthinking or worrying, intrusive memories and flashbacks, and disturbed sleep or nightmares.
I use evidence-based strategies to help you understand what you're going through, process the memories that hold you back, and learn new ways to respond when things happen now. My approach is compassionate and goal-focused, aiming to help you feel safer, happier, more in control, and more able to do the things that are important to you in life.
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Dr Charlie Tyack
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London N1
Hi, I'm looking forward to hearing from you! I want to hear your concerns and support you to work towards the things that matter most to you. I believe therapy should happen in a friendly, nurturing space in which you feel safe and comfortable to bring anything you want to talk about and work on. I usually suggest exercises and other resources to complete in between sessions in order to keep the work progressing. As an accredited EMDR therapist as well as a chartered clinical psychologist, I can tailor the therapy approach to best address your concerns.
Hi, I'm looking forward to hearing from you! I want to hear your concerns and support you to work towards the things that matter most to you. I believe therapy should happen in a friendly, nurturing space in which you feel safe and comfortable to bring anything you want to talk about and work on. I usually suggest exercises and other resources to complete in between sessions in order to keep the work progressing. As an accredited EMDR therapist as well as a chartered clinical psychologist, I can tailor the therapy approach to best address your concerns.
0115 697 2259 View 0115 697 2259
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Dr Susie Rudge
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Specialisms include Adult ADHD coaching and therapy, Adult ADHD assessment/diagnosis (this includes a 90 minute initial assessment followed by a 60 minute further assessment and then a 60 minute feedback and treatment planning session, as well as a comprehensive diagnostic report), Emotion Regulation, Sleep, Physical Health and Anxiety Disorders.
I understand that it can be hard to take the first step in times of distress and crisis; I focus on resilience and motivation to seek change in order to better understand and overcome your difficulties, whether these relate to specific life events, acute periods of distress, pervasive patterns of unhappiness or discrete diagnoses. I work collaboratively with you and for you to identify and address your goals. Sessions last 50 minutes and are delivered remotely via secure video platform, allowing access to a supportive therapeutic environment from the comfort and convenience of home. (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am-4pm).
Specialisms include Adult ADHD coaching and therapy, Adult ADHD assessment/diagnosis (this includes a 90 minute initial assessment followed by a 60 minute further assessment and then a 60 minute feedback and treatment planning session, as well as a comprehensive diagnostic report), Emotion Regulation, Sleep, Physical Health and Anxiety Disorders.
I understand that it can be hard to take the first step in times of distress and crisis; I focus on resilience and motivation to seek change in order to better understand and overcome your difficulties, whether these relate to specific life events, acute periods of distress, pervasive patterns of unhappiness or discrete diagnoses. I work collaboratively with you and for you to identify and address your goals. Sessions last 50 minutes and are delivered remotely via secure video platform, allowing access to a supportive therapeutic environment from the comfort and convenience of home. (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am-4pm).
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Dr Rachel Blundell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the NHS, third sector as well as private therapy. I specialise in working with adults who experience anxiety, low mood or stress. I am trained in evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. Therapy is tailored to individual need and goals, using a person centred and strengths based approach. I also have experience adapting therapy for adults with a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the NHS, third sector as well as private therapy. I specialise in working with adults who experience anxiety, low mood or stress. I am trained in evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. Therapy is tailored to individual need and goals, using a person centred and strengths based approach. I also have experience adapting therapy for adults with a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities.
020 3984 8286 View 020 3984 8286
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Cara Tucker
Occupational Therapist, MSc
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, chronic pain, fatigue, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, and other long term conditions.
Specialising in sleep and menstrual health, I integrate a range of psychotherapeutic modalities into an Occupational Therapy framework that directly supports your everyday life through occupation-focused therapeutic goals. I can be there with you when you start new things, find your strengths, overcome barriers and reignite your spark for life.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, chronic pain, fatigue, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, and other long term conditions.
Specialising in sleep and menstrual health, I integrate a range of psychotherapeutic modalities into an Occupational Therapy framework that directly supports your everyday life through occupation-focused therapeutic goals. I can be there with you when you start new things, find your strengths, overcome barriers and reignite your spark for life.
01494 341288 View 01494 341288
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.