Blog · Katie Green · 3 May 2024
Counselling
Sleep and anxious minds
The 3am committee — counselling for the thoughts that will not clock off, without pretending we are a sleep clinic.
What this can look like
A mind that writes tomorrow’s argument at 3am. Alcohol that “helps” then does not. A partner who has given up asking.
How counselling can help
Anxious sleeplessness often eases when the daytime story is less of a clenched fist. We work on that. Sleep hygiene advice is cheap; staying with the fear underneath it is the hour. Kyla sometimes sees people for acupuncture alongside — only if you want both.
When it is more than counselling
Loud snoring, gasping, or depression that includes not wanting to wake — GP. Do not stop prescribed sleep medicine on a counsellor’s say-so. I will not offer one.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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