Frequently Asked Questions

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All sessions are online using Zoom. I offer sessions on weekdays and weekends. Appointments can be scheduled as needed, at a frequency that best meets your goals.

My approach is tailored to your specific needs using a range of evidence-based psychological techniques, including:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi): A structured approach focusing on changing sleep-disruptive thoughts and behaviors.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Aims to help you accept difficult emotions and commit to actions aligned with your values.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Concentrates on finding solutions and setting achievable goals.

During your sleep consultation, we’ll work together to define your sleep goals and develop a personalized plan using evidence-based psychological methods. Here’s what to expect:

  • Initial Consultation: We start with an assessment of your sleep difficulties, discussing your current and past sleep issues, goals, and any other relevant information.
  • Strategies and Follow-Up: Based on the initial consultation, you may receive strategies to implement immediately. If further support is needed, we will schedule regular (usually weekly or bi-weekly) online follow-up sessions to address ongoing challenges and refine your sleep plan.

This is different for everyone and depends on the nature of your sleep difficulty and the support you need to overcome it. Sometimes a single consultation is enough to get you back on track. For more complex sleep issues we might work together for several weeks. Typically this is the case with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi). I will guide you in terms of what will be most effective for your particular sleep issue. 

You can stop working with me, or take a break at any time.

Yes. In fact, many of the people I help are struggling with insomnia, and psychological management of insomnia is known to be far more effective in the long-term than medications. 

Yes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is one of the most effective approaches for managing insomnia and is often more effective than medication in the long-term. The therapy typically lasts 6-8 weeks, with many clients seeing improvements within the first few weeks.

I am not directly affiliated with any health insurers, but many standard health insurance policies cover psychological services provided by registered psychologists. I can provide invoices for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Check with your insurer to confirm coverage.

I work with individual adults, families and organisations. 

I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation to discuss your needs and determine if we are a good fit. This initial meeting helps establish a connection, which is crucial for successful psychological support. If we decide to proceed, you can book sessions directly into my calendar, with payment taken at the time of booking.