There isn’t usually one single reason a child struggles with sleep — it’s often a mix of developmental, behavioural, and environmental factors.

Common causes include over-tiredness or under-tiredness, irregular routines, hunger, being too hot or cold, or not understanding what’s expected at bedtime. Some children find it hard to switch off due to overstimulation, separation anxiety, or big changes in their day. For others, habits like rocking, feeding, or co-sleeping become sleep dependanies they rely on to fall asleep. Medical issues such as reflux, allergies, or discomfort can also play a role.

The good news is that most sleep difficulties can be improved with consistent routines, supportive strategies, and an approach tailored to your child’s needs and developmental stage. If you’re unsure where to start, I can help you identify what’s getting in the way and guide you toward more restful nights.

Every child is different, so there’s no single timeline for sleep progress. It depends on your child’s age, developmental stage, the type and severity of the sleep difficulties, any sensory or medical needs, the strategies we use, and how consistently the plan can be followed.

Because each plan is fully tailored, I don’t give fixed timeframes — some families see early improvements within a few days, while others progress more gradually. What I can promise is ongoing guidance, adjustments, and support so the plan feels manageable and suited to your child.

Absolutely!

As a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with extensive experience supporting autistic children and children with developmental delays, I specialise in: - sensory profiles - behavioural patterns - communication needs - family-centred routines Sleep support is always adapted to your child’s unique needs and your family’s values.

I am certified to work with children over the age of 1 year and up to around 7 years old, as this is my specialist area of expertise. For children under 12 months, my support focuses on general infant sleep education — such as understanding sleep stages, creating positive routines, and setting up a sleep-friendly environment. I am not qualified to provide individualised sleep plans or specific sleep advice for babies under 1 year, and I do not address sleep problems at this age. For children 1–7 years, I offer fully personalised assessments, tailored sleep plans, and ongoing support based on your child’s needs and your family’s routines.

A sleep diary is a simple, day-to-day record of your child’s sleep. Parents log key details such as when their child goes to bed, how long it takes to fall asleep, night wakings, naps, feeding, and anything else that may impact sleep.

A sleep diary helps us get a clear, accurate picture of:

• sleep timings

• night wakings

• feeding schedule

• nap times and duration

It removes the guesswork and ensures your child’s sleep plan is based on real data—not assumptions.

Sleep diaries highlight patterns, reveal what’s driving sleep difficulties, and help tailor a plan that truly fits your child and family routine. One will be provided for you to complete before your consultation.

All services are currently online, allowing flexibility for families anywhere in the UK.

If you’d prefer in-home support in the future, this may be added as an optional service, depending on your location.

We offer several flexible payment options to make support accessible for all families.

You can pay securely using:
• Debit or credit card
• PayPal
• PayPal Pay in 3 (interest-free instalments, if eligible)
• Bank transfer (UK clients only)

If you’d like to spread the cost, PayPal may offer “Pay in 3” at checkout, allowing you to divide the fee into three interest-free monthly payments.