Sleep & Nightmares Therapy
Insomnia, nightmares and disrupted sleep tied to stress, anxiety or trauma. We work with what's actually keeping you awake — not just sleep hygiene.
BACP-registered · In-person Derby · Online UK · Confidential
Why sleep advice often isn't enough
If a busy mind or distressing dreams are keeping you up, willpower and screen rules won't fix it. We use hypnotherapy and trauma-informed tools to calm the underlying activation that's stopping rest.
What this can help with
- ✓Insomnia and racing thoughts
- ✓Recurring nightmares
- ✓Night terrors
- ✓Waking at 3am
- ✓Fear of going to sleep
- ✓Sleep anxiety post-trauma
- ✓Shift-work sleep difficulties
How sessions are structured
- Step 1
Wind-down work
Practical evening-routine and regulation skills you can apply tonight.
- Step 2
Process the driver
If anxiety or trauma is fuelling it, we address the cause directly.
- Step 3
Rebuild trust in sleep
Hypnotherapy to settle the system and restore a positive association with bedtime.
What clients say
★★★★★"I decided to seek structured support and expertise — highly recommend James."
★★★★★"Working with James has been incredibly helpful for my anxiety. He creates a calm, supportive environment."
★★★★★"Therapy with James helped me understand myself and overcome patterns I'd struggled with for years."
Frequently asked questions
How fast can sleep improve?+
Many clients notice a difference inside the first 2–3 weeks.
Will hypnotherapy send me to sleep?+
It's a focused relaxed state, not unconsciousness. But the techniques transfer well to bedtime.
Do you work with night terrors in adults?+
Yes — often these respond well to a trauma-informed approach.
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Ready to take the first step?
Two minutes. No forms. No pressure. Just a conversation.