Professional Sleep Practitioner

 

 

 

Providing sleep therapy for adults and children

Theresa Ross is a trained Sleep Practitioner and specialist Health Visitor. She specialises in paediatric and adolescent sleep disorders and has 25 years' experience in the NHS and private settings.

For over 10 years she has been the Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Paediatric Sleep Services at the Evelina Children's hospital, Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust. In this role she gained unique experience and training in the identification and management of complex sleep problems for children with neuro-disabilities.


an older lady sleeping peacefully on a fluffy white bed

 

?Helping bring calm and a better quality of life?

Theresa co-designed and established an education and coaching programme for parents of children with chronic sleep problems. The evaluation of this programme has led to journal submissions and presentations at both national and international conferences. 

Theresa's initial nursing experience was followed by 10 years as a Health Visitor specialising in infant and child mental health. In addition, as a mother of three children she understands the impact of disrupted sleep. This personal and professional experience has shaped her passion for mastering good sleep practice.

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The Sleep Workshop's Testimonials

 

  I wanted to write in the first instance to thank you very much for the plan you have laid out in your email for our family. ...

Dear Theresa, I wanted to write in the first instance to thank you very much for the plan you have laid out in your email for our family. I like the plan mostly as it does not try to hugely deviate from our current routine and should be doable over time. It would seem that with a few tweaks we could get to that 20% change you spoke about and that in itself would help us a great deal.

  I really appreciate all of your help and support with …..sleep over the last few weeks!...

Hi Theresa, Just want to say I really appreciate all of your help and support with …..sleep over the last few weeks! Thank you so much!

  ...it has been an absolute pleasure working with you......

Dear Theresa it has been an absolute pleasure working with you, because you genuinely tried to ensure that anything we tried fitted in with our lifestyle and made sense to us specifically, nothing we did was generic. I really appreciate all the time, patience and dedication you showed trying to help us

 

 

In Theresa's own words

"My experience has taught me that choosing the right time to begin these changes and setting achievable goals are important factors in successful sleep training. I welcome the opportunity to work with you and help to improve your child's sleep, at your own pace and at the right time for you and your family.”

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Frequently Asked Questions 

 

 

What is a sleep therapist/practitioner

A sleep practitioner is a trained professional who provides guidance and support for individuals or families struggling with sleep issues. They are trained professionals who work to identify the specifics of your sleep disorder, to then guide and support you to improve your sleep.

What can I expect during my consultation?

During your consultation you will be asked about your sleep problem, how long it has been causing difficulties. You will also be asked about your mental and physical health and any medications you may be taking and GP details. Understanding your occupation and and daily routine is  also helpful when assessing  sleep difficulties. You will also be asked about previous sleep therapy you may have had.  

Sleep diaries are an essential tool for sleep therapy and as part of the consultation you will be taught how to complete a sleep dairy. 

You will get a follow up email summarising what was discussed during your consultation. 

Do you need to see my child?

It's always a pleasure to meet children for all or part of the consultation. This can be very helpful, especially when working with adolescents. Generally it is a parental choice.

Do you recommend controlled crying?

We only recommend the strategies you choose for your child. We prioritise effective and compassionate sleep therapy and crying out is not a method we recommend.

Do you travel to my home?

We do not offer home visits as part of our service. We do offer in-person and virtual appointments.

Can I have an in-person appointment?

We offer both in-person and virtual appointments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you are looking for a sleep therapist in London for adults and children that offer a personal, bespoke and professional service, then contact The Sleep Workshop to find out more about our sleep packages.

Call directly on 07886 514750 or email info@thesleepworkshop.com.

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