Lying awake, waking at 3am, or getting up tired no matter how long you've been in bed? Sleep hypnosis may help.
Sleep is when your body repairs itself, and it affects your heart, your mood and how well you cope with the day. When it goes wrong, everything feels harder.
What people tell me
Before we start, people often describe:
- Having no energy
- Taking ages to fall asleep
- Waking through the night
- Lying awake for hours
- Vivid dreams or nightmares
What we work on
Hypnotherapy helps you practise switching off, and we look at what's keeping your mind busy at night. Goals might include falling asleep more easily, sleeping more deeply and waking up feeling more rested.
If your sleep problems have gone on for a while, please see your GP too, to rule out medical causes like sleep apnoea.
What a session looks like
In our first session we talk about your sleep: when it started going wrong, what your evenings look like, and what tends to keep you awake. I'll also ask about your general health to check hypnotherapy is suitable for you.
Hypnosis usually starts in the second session. You sit or lie back comfortably while I guide you into a relaxed state, and you stay aware the whole time. Afterwards we talk about how it felt and anything you'd like to change. I can also give you a recording or simple routine to practise at bedtime between sessions.
Common questions
Will I fall asleep during the session?
Some people feel so relaxed they drift a little, and that's fine. Most stay aware of my voice throughout. Either way, you can open your eyes and come out of hypnosis whenever you like.
Should I stop my sleep medication?
Please don't change any medication without speaking to your GP first. Hypnotherapy can sit alongside the care you already have, and any decision about medication belongs with your doctor.
Good to know
Everyone responds differently, so I can't promise a particular result. Hypnotherapy and counselling don't replace medical care, and they sit comfortably alongside your GP or other health professionals.
