Is your life hindered by bad sleep / restless night? 
 
Do you struggle to get to sleep?
 
Would you like to wake up after a good night sleep feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead?
 
It's a common problem thought to regularly affect around one in every three people in the UK, and is particularly common in elderly people.
 
If you have insomnia, you may:
 
find it difficult to fall asleep
lie awake for long periods at night
wake up several times during the night
wake up early in the morning and not be able to get back to sleep
not feel refreshed when you get up
find it hard to nap during the day, despite feeling tired
feel tired and irritable during the day and have difficulty concentrating
 
Occasional episodes of insomnia may come and go without causing any serious problems, but for some people it can last for months or even years at a time.
 
Persistent insomnia can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It can limit what you're able to do during the day, affect your mood, and lead to relationship problems with friends, family and colleagues.
 
How much sleep do I need?
 
There are no official guidelines about how much sleep you should get each night because everyone is different.
 
On average, a "normal" amount of sleep for an adult is considered to be around seven to nine hours a night. Children and babies may sleep for much longer than this, whereas older adults may sleep less.
 
What's important is whether you feel you get enough sleep, and whether your sleep is good quality.
 
You're probably not getting enough good-quality sleep if you constantly feel tired throughout the day and it's affecting your everyday life.
 
What causes insomnia?
 
It's not always clear what triggers insomnia, but it's often associated with:
 
stress and anxiety
a poor sleeping environment – such as an uncomfortable bed, or a bedroom that's too light, noisy, hot or cold
lifestyle factors – such as jet lag, shift work, drinking alcohol or caffeine before going to bed
mental health conditions – such as depression and schizophrenia.
physical health conditions – such as heart problems, other sleep disorders and long-term pain
certain medicines – such as some antidepressants, epilepsy medication and steroid medication.
 
The amount of sessions you need will vary on how bad your condition is. Contact me for a free consultation.