A mother holding her newborn baby over her shoulder

My Journey

My Journey

When I became a mother, I expected sleepless nights. What I wasn't prepared for was how relentless they would become. My daughter's ongoing sleep challenges left me physically and emotionally exhausted, wondering when things would get easier.

I searched for answers, read the books and tried the advice, but nothing seemed to help. Much of the guidance felt rigid or went against my parenting instincts. I wanted better sleep, but not at the expense of responding to my child's needs.

This experience taught me that there's no one-size-fits-all solution to sleep. It also sparked a passion for understanding children's sleep more deeply, leading me to become a Certified Holistic Sleep Coach (OCN Level 6).

Today, I'm passionate about helping other families find the answers I was searching for, with gentle, personalised solutions that address their child's individual needs and respect their parenting choices.

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There's More Than One Way to Better Sleep

Sleep challenges aren't always straightforward, and what works for one child may not work for another.

Sometimes small adjustments make a difference. Other times, it takes a closer look to understand what's affecting sleep and what needs to change.

My aim is to help you find an approach that works for your child, with realistic expectations and the right support to make lasting improvements.

Parental Empowerment and Confidence Building
  • Supporting parents to trust their instincts and feel confident in responding to their child's needs.
  • Providing education around normal infant sleep biology to reduce anxiety and unrealistic expectations.
  • Encouraging reflective parenting practices to help identify and align with family values and goals.
  • Promoting resilience and reducing guilt by validating emotions and experiences.
  • Offering practical, adaptable strategies that respect both the child’s and the parent’s wellbeing.

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    Gentle Sleep Strategy Development
  • Co-create a sleep approach that feels supportive and realistic for your family right now
  • Shape routines around your child’s current needs, cues, and personality
  • Offer gentle alternatives to “sleep training” that prioritise connection and responsiveness
  • Stay flexible to small shifts that may come up during our time together, like changes in your routine or your child learning something new
  • Make simple, thoughtful adjustments that feel manageable and nurturing
  • Let your values, not outside pressure, guide how you support your baby at night
    • Nervous System & Emotional Wellbeing
  • Support your child’s ability to feel safe and calm through co-regulation and connection
  • Understand how a dysregulated nervous system can impact sleep, and work gently to restore balance
  • Create wind-down rituals that feel emotionally safe, not just mechanically routine
  • Recognise signs of stress, sensory overload, or emotional dysregulation
  • Use simple, nurturing strategies to bring calm—like cuddles, gentle movement, soft voices, and being close

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    Holistic Sleep Foundations
  • Take a close look at your current sleep routines and setup
  • Understand what’s developmentally normal and expected for your child’s age
  • Consider how your birth story, feeding journey, and family dynamics shape sleep
  • Notice what’s getting in the way of rest—physically, emotionally, or logistically
  • Tune into your child’s natural temperament and sensory preferences
  • Reflect on any inherited ideas or outside pressures around sleep
  • Find rhythms that honour your child’s needs and your family’s reality

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    Holistic Sleep Coach Professional Member badge
    I’m a Certified Holistic Sleep Coach (OCN Level 6), trained through Dr Lyndsey Hookway’s internationally recognised program—offering a truly comprehensive and evidence-informed approach to infant and child sleep.

    My approach combines evidence-based strategies with compassion and flexibility. Through advanced training in holistic sleep coaching—including infant sleep science, responsive care, and family-centred practices—I provide support that’s tailored to your child’s needs, your parenting values, and the realities of everyday family life.

    Professional Standards
    and Duty of Care

    As a Certified Holistic Sleep Coach and member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants, I follow the Holistic Sleep Code to ensure every family is supported with care, respect, and evidence-based guidance.

    I use the BE SAFER framework to guide my practice:
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    Bonding is prioritised
    E
    Empower parents
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    SMART, realistic goals
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    Age-appropriate strategies
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    Follow-up is part of the process
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    Evidence-based support
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    Referral when health concerns arise
    This approach helps ensure safe, responsive care that truly supports your child—and your confidence as a parent.