Sleep – Putting Insomnia to Bed

Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health, yet many people struggle with:
  • Falling asleep
  • Staying asleep
  • Waking up feeling refreshed

Over the years, I’ve seen first-hand – both as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and a community pharmacist – the profound impact poor sleep can have on wellbeing.
  • Lack of sleep can leave you feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and easily overwhelmed
  • A good night’s rest helps you feel clear-headed, energised, and ready for the day ahead

Helping people overcome sleep difficulties and enjoy restorative sleep is something I am truly passionate about.

I am also:
  • Co-author of The Art of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
  • Author of the chapter “Putting Insomnia to Bed”, reflecting my experience and approach to sleep challenges

How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Can Help

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can be highly effective in improving sleep, because it works with both the conscious and subconscious mind to reduce stress and restore balance.
During sessions, we focus on building positive expectations, encouraging relaxation, and helping the mind to switch off from the constant cycle of worry or overthinking that often gets in the way of restful sleep. By reducing the level of stress hormones and activating the body’s natural relaxation response, hypnotherapy helps to create the right conditions for the brain and body to return to healthy sleep patterns.
What makes this approach unique is that it doesn’t dwell on the problem. Instead, it helps you to focus on solutions, build confidence in your ability to sleep well, and develop new, healthier thought patterns. Many clients notice that as they feel calmer and more in control during the day, their nights naturally become more settled and restorative.
Over time, this combination of relaxation, positive focus, and practical strategies allows you to enjoy deeper, more refreshing sleep – so you can wake feeling rested, energised, and ready to face the day.

In our sessions, I will guide you through questions and discussions designed to:
  • Identify and change negative thinking patterns
  • Break habits that interfere with sleep
  • Explore solutions to issues preventing restful sleep

During the hypnosis portion of the session, you will be guided into a calm, relaxed state where your subconscious mind can:
  • Integrate the changes discussed in the session
  • Plan the best way forward
  • Support your journey to better sleep

Supporting Your Sleep Outside Sessions

Good sleep hygiene is a vital part of overcoming insomnia. As part of your programme, you will receive:
  • FREE Good Sleep Guide – created from reputable NHS resources, leading experts and my knowledge of psychology

Relaxation is also key to restoring restful sleep. Together, we will:
  • Build a personalised “toolbox” of relaxation techniques
  • Support you with a FREE relaxation download to practise and reinforce these strategies at home

With hypnotherapy and these practical tools, you can put insomnia behind you and enjoy deeper, more restorative sleep.


​"I worked with Caroline over a number of sessions to help with chronic insomnia.   Due to the distance I live from Caroline’s office,  we decided to conduct the sessions using teleconferencing.  From my perspective this worked really well, as I was able to be in a very relaxed and familiar environment, aiding with the effectiveness of the hypnosis. Solution based hypnotherapy offers a very pragmatic approach to dealing with life’s challenges. Although I was wary of feeling that I would be out of control (an image not helped by what is depicted on television and so on) I did not need to be concerned.  
Caroline, has a lovely manner, and really listens to what is happening with her clients.  At the start of each session we would have a discussion about what practical steps can be taken to help with the sleep issues I was having and then the hypnosis would support these steps.   There is no magic wand, but it puts the emphasis on the solution and not the problem.    I always felt very relaxed and calm after one of Caroline’s sessions – an added bonus that I had not anticipated!” HF (Tavistock)
 
“I went to Caroline with an issue with sleep and anxiety. I found her positive approach suited me perfectly and that her sessions helped me invaluably. She is knowledgeable and understands the complex issues clients have. I would recommend her to anyone with issues with self esteem, anxiety, sleep problems or depression” KH (Plymouth)