Fareham Counselling Centre · Hampshire

Help for Sleep Issues & Insomnia in Fareham, Southampton & Portsmouth

Practical support to settle a busy mind at night — in person or online.

When sleep stops coming easily

Bad nights happen to everyone. But when they start to stack up, everything gets harder. You feel foggy and short-tempered, you worry about how tired you will be tomorrow, and the worry itself keeps you awake.

Sleep problems come in many forms, from a mind that will not switch off to nightmares, early waking, shift work or a child who will not settle. Counselling, CBT and hypnotherapy for sleep problems in Fareham, or online, help you find the reason behind your particular pattern, and get your nights back.

Book a free, confidential call Or call free on 0800 970 4776
A woman sleeping peacefully on a calm, starry night
Sleep is not something you can force. But you can take away what is getting in its way.

Sleep problems we help with

People from Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport come to us with all sorts of sleep patterns.

A racing mind at bedtime Waking in the night Waking far too early Nightmares or bad dreams Light, restless sleep Dreading bedtime Shift work and odd hours Sleeping too much Children who will not settle Sleep after trauma or loss

If your main problem is trouble falling or staying asleep most nights, see our insomnia page, which covers CBT for insomnia in more detail.

A peaceful night sky full of stars

What your night might look like

Sleep moves in cycles of light sleep, deep sleep and dreaming, about every 90 minutes. Choose the pattern that sounds most like you, and see where your night is being interrupted.

What is often behind it

What tends to help

Everybody wakes briefly a few times a night. That is normal, and not a sign that something is wrong. The trouble starts when we begin to watch the clock.

When to speak to your GP

Please see your GP if you snore heavily or have been told you stop breathing in your sleep, if your legs feel restless at night, if you fall asleep during the day without meaning to, or if you are thinking of changing or stopping any sleeping tablets. Some sleep problems have a physical cause, and therapy works well alongside medical care. If low mood is part of it, our depression page may help too.

How therapy helps you sleep

We start with your pattern, not a one size fits all routine.

Find the pattern

Work out what your nights actually look like, and what tends to come before a bad one.

Quieten the mind

Practical ways to put worries down, and relaxation you can use in bed.

Reset the habits

Gentle changes to timing, light and what you do when you cannot sleep.

Treat the cause

Work on the stress, anxiety, grief or trauma sitting underneath, so the change lasts.

Therapy for sleep problems in Fareham

On your free call we will help you choose the right approach, and the right therapist.

A well rested woman at home after CBT for sleep problems

CBT

CBT for insomnia is the treatment NICE recommends first for long-term sleep problems, ahead of sleeping tablets.

About CBT
 A relaxed woman in a hypnotherapy session for sleep

Hypnotherapy

Deep relaxation that helps your body remember how to switch off, and eases a busy mind at bedtime.

About hypnotherapy
 A woman talking with her counsellor

Counselling

Space to work through the stress, worry, grief or change that is keeping you awake.

About counselling
 A woman smiling during an EMDR session

EMDR

For nightmares and broken sleep that began after a frightening or difficult experience.

About EMDR

You may also find our pages on insomnia, anxiety, stress and children and young people helpful.

A tree at sunset under the first stars
★★★★★

“She has genuinely made me feel so much more at ease. … The hypnotherapy so far has been brilliant, and I've felt so comfortable and relaxed from start to finish.”

Katie J
NICE recommendedCBT for insomnia, before tablets
From £72Counselling. CBT and hypnotherapy £90
In person or onlineFareham, Hampshire, or by video
Ages 7 and upAdults, children and teenagers

Questions about sleep problems

A woman asleep under a moonlit sky
How much sleep do I actually need?
Most adults do well on somewhere between seven and nine hours, but it varies from person to person. A better guide than the number is how you feel: if you wake up reasonably rested and get through the day without fighting to stay awake, you are probably getting enough.
What is the difference between this and insomnia?
Insomnia means regular trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, over weeks or months. This page covers the wider picture, including nightmares, shift work, early waking, children's sleep and sleeping too much. If insomnia is your main problem, see our insomnia page.
Why do I keep waking at the same time every night?
Brief wakings between sleep cycles are completely normal. If you have started checking the clock at that time, your body can learn to expect it, and worry about being awake keeps you awake. Therapy helps break that link.
Can hypnotherapy help me sleep?
Many people find it helpful. Hypnotherapy uses deep relaxation to calm a busy mind and body, and is often combined with CBT tools so you have something practical for bedtime as well.
What about nightmares?
Frequent nightmares are often linked to stress, grief or trauma. Counselling can help with what sits behind them, and EMDR can be very helpful when they follow a frightening experience.
Do you help children who will not sleep?
Yes. We work with children and teenagers aged 7 to 17, often alongside their parents, on bedtime worries, nightmares and settling. Parents are welcome to call us first.
I work shifts. Can therapy still help?
Yes. Shift work makes sleep harder, but there is still a lot that helps, such as how you use light, how you wind down and how you plan sleep around your rota. Your therapist will build it around your shifts.
How much does it cost, and can I have sessions online?
Counselling starts from £72 a session, and CBT and hypnotherapy are £90 for 50 minutes. Sessions can be in person in Fareham or online by secure video, at the same price. Your first 15 minute call is free. See all our prices.
A woman sleeping peacefully under the moon

Better nights are possible

A free, confidential 15 minute call. Tell us what your nights look like, and we will find the right therapist for you.

Book my free call Call free 0800 970 4776
Free, confidential, no obligation