Introducing ‘Sleep First’
Sleep First is a Sleep Consultancy and Education Service for families and schools.
We are a team of experienced Educational Psychologists who use a solution-oriented approach to provide expert support and advice for families of babies (9 months plus) to adolescents who are experiencing sleep difficulties.
We Sleep
As Educational Psychologists we are very aware of the importance of sleep as a fundamental necessity for successful learning and healthy minds. Research evidence shows that poor sleep can have a negative impact on children’s emotional regulation and well-being. Our work is evidence based, and covers children’s sleep; psychological theory; and sleep interventions.
The Sleep First team have all completed the Advanced Paediatric Sleep Practitioner OCN level 6 training. Furthermore, we are Chartered Psychologists with the British Psychological Society; are members of the British Sleep Society; and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
How we work with you
We work in a supportive and non-judgmental way, aiming to help you learn about the science of sleep, and to empower you as parents to make small changes that can have a significant positive impact on sleep for the whole family. You are not alone!
We work collaboratively in our aim to educate and empower you as parents.
We will carry out a holistic sleep assessment and design a practical, bespoke, manageable sleep plan for you. We understand that every family is different so this plan will compliment your parenting style and will be tailored to meet your child’s individual needs. As parents ourselves, we would never recommend a sleep management approach that we wouldn’t try with our own children.
Our Services
Families
Online assessment and consultation for short-term difficulties/general sleep advice: suitable for children of all ages, starting from 9 months old – £250
- Video consultation of up to 90 minutes;
- Collaborative consultation to clarify and understand current presenting behaviours around sleep and to work together with you to problem solve some ways forward.
Online full sleep consultation package: suitable for children of all ages, starting from 9 months old – £750
We will:
- Review your sleep questionnaire and sleep diary;
- Facilitate a 90-minute consultation to help us further understand your sleep needs and goals;
- Provide you with psychoeducation around the science of sleep and the type of sleep support you need and why;
- Provide you with a robust, bespoke sleep management plan, and any other agreed resources that will help you on your sleep journey;
- Provide you with up to three contact sessions during the programme when you need them;
- Provide you with email support during the programme.
Additional Consultation – £150
If required, further telephone support can be booked within 6 months of any of our packages. This is a 60-minute session.
When you are ready to start your family’s journey towards getting a good night’s sleep, we are here to listen and help!
Contact us at info@psychologyfirst.co.uk
Our Services
Schools
Sleep First can provide the following workshops and training:
- Sleep education training for schools and their community (parents, pupils, teachers and ELSAs)
- Parent workshops and drop-ins – these can be given around general sleep difficulties as well as supporting sleep in special populations, including ASD, ADHD, attachment/trauma.
