CBT for Insomnia (CBT-i)

NHS-Recommended Sleep Therapy

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Helping You to Sleep Well

Struggling to fall or stay asleep? Waking too early and feeling exhausted all day? If you’ve been searching for CBT for insomnia on the NHS, then you’re not alone: it’s the gold-standard treatment for long-term sleep problems, recommended by the NHS  and NICE, and supported by experts at the Mayo Clinic. You don’t have to wait months on the NHS – you can start CBT-i privately, right away

I offer CBT-i privately, combining NHS-recommended techniques with personalised support so you can sleep better, sooner and feel more in control.

Are you ready to start sleeping again? Get in touch – no pressure. Just a calm chat to understand your sleep, goals, and whether CBT-i is right for you.

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Fall Asleep Faster

Calm your racing mind and drift off naturally — without hours of tossing and turning.

Stay Asleep Longer

Break the cycle of nighttime waking and finally enjoy deep, restorative sleep.

Wake Up Rested

Reclaim your energy, mood, and focus during the day, so you can live without exhaustion holding you back.

Why choose CBT-i for insomnia?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) is the gold standard treatment, clinically proven to treat:

  • Difficulty falling asleep
  • Waking during the night or too early
  • Sleep anxiety and overthinking
  • Long-term disrupted sleep patterns

Unlike medications, CBT-i is:

That’s why CBT-i is recommended by the NHS, NICE, and leading sleep experts worldwide.

Learn the science behind sleep in my  blog.

Find Out If CBT-i is Right For You
Does CBT-insomnia really work?

CBT-i is the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia shown to work.

It’s recommended by:

Up to 80% of people see long-term improvement with CBT-i — NICE Guidelines. Unlike sleeping pills, CBT-i gets to the root cause of insomnia with results that last. Discover more in our FAQ’s

What can I expect from CBT for insomnia?

If you’re ready to say goodbye to insomnia book your insomnia relief consultation. You will feel at ease and supported by my friendly approach. We will begin with a full assessment in order to understand your unique situation. Generally speaking, insomnia takes about 6 weekly sessions to address, and most people start noticing improvements within just a few sessions. Find out more here.

How CBT-i Works

CBT for insomnia is structured and evidence-based, combining several techniques that retrain your body and mind for sleep. Here’s what we’ll cover together:

  • Sleep Restriction & Consolidation: Improve sleep quality by consolidating your sleep window and developing regular quality sleep. Then we expand the duration as your sleep strengthens.
  • Stimulus Control: Learn to associate your bed with deep sleep and not with frustration.
  • Reframe Unhelpful Thoughts: Break the “What if I can’t sleep?” loop and rewire unhelpful sleep thoughts.
  • Sleep Hygiene, Done Right: Bespoke advice that’s right for you not generic tips that often backfire.
  • Relaxation & Hypnotherapy Support: Learn practical relaxation techniques and use hypnotherapy to calm your nervous system, reduce nighttime anxiety, and drift into sleep with more ease.

Most people notice improvements within 4–6 sessions, with lasting results that go beyond sleeping pills. Visit the FAQ page to find out more.

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    Success Stories

    Steph Bradbury Therapy has 5 star Reviews

    “Thank you Steph. I’m so glad I decided to do something about my insomnia. I’d struggled since having children but these sessions have been amazing. I’m finally getting good sleep and feel more energetic.”

    H.B

    “Over a few weeks I made some simple changes to my routine. Steph really helped me to understand what was causing my sleep problems and what I needed to do to change that. I couldn’t believe how quickly my sleep improved. I was sleeping better and woke up feeling better too.”

    C.P

    had chronic insomnia that affected her work and was causing a strain in her personal life. After starting the CBT-insomnia program with added hypnotherapy, Emma learned how to improve her sleep quality and quantity giving her a better quality of life.

    Emma

    Sleep Therapy for High Performance

    For athletes, entrepreneurs & professionals who want to optimise mental clarity, energy, and resilience, I offer advanced Sleep Coaching.

    This high-performance approach combines CBT-i with:

    • Behavioural and mindset coaching
    • Techniques to deepen restorative sleep
    • Guidance on diet and exercise to support optimal sleep

    Based on CBT-i and the Angus Buckle Sleep Performance framework.

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    Your First Step To Better Sleep

    Whether you’re dealing with chronic insomnia or want to optimise performance through better sleep, I’m here to help. Every journey starts with a free intro call and no pressure, just the support you need.

    Book Your Free Consultation  or reach out with any questions – I’d love to hear from you.

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