Sleep Difficulties & Insomnia Support
Hypnotherapy for sleep problems and disrupted sleep
Difficulty sleeping is one of the most common issues people seek help for.
While most of us experience the occasional restless night, for some people sleep problems become persistent — affecting energy, mood, concentration, and emotional wellbeing.
Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, non-invasive way to support better sleep by working with the nervous system and the subconscious patterns that keep the mind alert at night.
When sleep problems become an issue
Sleep difficulties can look very different from person to person. You may recognise yourself in one or more of the following:
difficulty falling asleep
waking frequently during the night
waking too early and being unable to return to sleep
vivid dreams or nightmares
feeling tired or unrefreshed during the day
tension or restlessness in the body at night
Sleep problems are often linked with stress, anxiety, trauma, hormonal changes, illness, or prolonged periods of nervous system overload.
What is meant by a “sleep disorder”?
The term sleep disorder is used to describe a wide range of sleep-related difficulties, including:
insomnia
nightmares or night terrors
sleep walking or talking
teeth grinding (bruxism)
restless sleep or restless legs
sleep paralysis
bed-wetting (in children or adults)
Some sleep difficulties are linked to medical conditions or medication, while others have no clear medical cause and are strongly influenced by stress, emotional patterns, or hyper-arousal of the nervous system.
If sleep problems are persistent or severe, it’s always important to consult your GP to rule out underlying medical causes. Hypnotherapy can then be used as a supportive approach alongside medical advice.
How hypnotherapy can help with sleep
Hypnotherapy works by helping the mind and body move out of alert mode and into a state where rest and repair become possible.
Many sleep problems are not caused by a lack of tiredness — but by a nervous system that struggles to switch off.
Under hypnosis, the body enters a deeply relaxed state where:
the stress response settles
racing thoughts slow
subconscious patterns linked to sleep can be gently re-worked
This makes hypnotherapy particularly effective where sleep difficulties are linked with anxiety, stress, or earlier experiences that keep the system on high alert.
Hypnotherapy for sleep and anxiety
Anxiety and poor sleep often reinforce one another.
poor sleep increases anxiety
anxiety makes sleep harder
Hypnotherapy helps by:
reducing nighttime hyper-vigilance
changing subconscious associations with bedtime
supporting a sense of safety and calm in the body
Techniques may include:
guided relaxation
imagery
subconscious pattern work
mindfulness-based approaches
All work is tailored to your individual experience.
Conditions that often respond well to hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is commonly used to support people experiencing:
insomnia
nightmares and night terrors
sleep walking or talking
teeth grinding
restless sleep
sleep anxiety
bed-wetting
Each treatment plan is personalised rather than protocol-driven.
Online and in-person sleep support
I work with clients:
online, and
in person in Chichester and West Sussex
Online hypnotherapy is particularly effective for sleep work and allows you to engage from the comfort of your own home.
Considering hypnotherapy for sleep?
If poor sleep is affecting your wellbeing, focus, or quality of life, hypnotherapy can offer a calm, supportive way forward.
You’re welcome to get in touch to discuss whether this approach would be suitable for you.