Neurodivergent Sleep Specialist UK: Family Sleep Specialist

 
 
 
 
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 Ali S 
 
12 days ago
 
 
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Michelle's knowledge and advice was absolutely invaluable for us, providing practical advice on helping our daughter's sleep as well as help with her skin conditions that were affecting her nights. By implementing her tailored plans, we saw huge improvement within days and over time came to understand sleep patterns which has given us the confidence to manage our child's sleep going forward and adapt to changes where we need to. Having begun with night time wake ups several times a night, we now get to relax and almost always enjoy undisturbed nights. Thank you so much Michelle!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sarah Olmos 
 
13 days ago
 
 
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Ive tried so many sleep consultants and read all the books but they all offer standard advice which we’ve been doing for years. Did one of Michelle’s courses which was far more comprehensive and far from standard advice. Highly recommend she’s supportive and really understands different needs.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jamie N 
 
26 days ago
 
 
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We can’t thank Michelle enough for the hugely positive impact she has had on our child’s sleep - going from struggling to get to sleep each night to now going to sleep with ease. Michelle is so knowledgeable and insightful. She listened carefully and provided tailored advice that met our child and our family’s needs. We would highly recommend her to any parent struggling with their child’s sleep. The improvement we have seen is incredible.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mark Pethick 
 
85 days ago
 
 
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Great experience and support from day 1. We felt listened to and heard for the first time. Our daughter struggles going to sleep due to her autism and anxiety levels. Michelle provided us with the tools and skills to aid in this process and create a working sleep routine. We are grateful for the success we had and would recommend reaching out to Michelle if you have any struggles with your child’s sleep.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Andy Robinson 
 
103 days ago
 
 
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We took on Michelle's 1-1 support after having years and years of sleep issues with our daughter and felt at a loss as to what to do next. Michelle has given us a completely new set of tools from the point of view of neurodivergence and PDA which we would otherwise never have come across if it wasn't for Michelle's support. We have most certainly seen improvement during the support and will carry on using everything we have been provided with as our daughter navigates through her childhood and beyond. I highly recommend her support if you have tried all the 'traditional' sleep techniques and need a completetly different approach.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Penny Alice 
 
130 days ago
 
 
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My husband and I were both very sceptical of joining a program, but so glad we did. After a couple of weeks of making changes, recommended by Michelle, 9yr old boy began sleeping through the night for around 4 weeks nonstop - we genuinely had more sleep then than the previous 10 years!!! We've had a few hiccups since but he still sleeps infinitely better than before and we feel we now have the tools to help with bedtime and his sleep. The course didn't just help with my son's sleep but also enabled us to understand our son's ADHD brain and his perspective and reasoning. It was absolutely worth joining for us, I'd highly recommended it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Anna Pratt 
 
144 days ago
 
 
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Joining the 6 week course doesn't just give you information, it gives you a cheerleader in Michelle and a community of other parents who completely understand your situation - and those are the two things Joining the 6 week course doesn't just give you information, it gives you a cheerleader in Michelle and a community of other parents who completely understand your situation - and those are the two things that will give you hope and the motivation you need to keep going. Our foster child would be awake for hours and wake up early every single morning. Michelle's 6 week group program helped us understand the reasons for this and made us feel more confident that we would find a solution. Implementing some changes early on made a very quick difference to how easy bedtimes were feeling. We now have the tools in place to keep working on night wakings, which are happening less often as are the early mornings. Your words - Michelle is brilliant. She is very gentle and kind but also confident in offering solutions and ideas to try if something doesn't fit the child or family. Supporting a child to sleep better takes a lot of work, which is particularly tricky when you are sleep deprived and juggling other parenting needs and worries. Thanks to this course we now get more sleep AND feel much more skilled at problem solving sleep and understanding how neurodivergent needs differ from more traditional advice around sleep.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bernadett Bús 
 
146 days ago
 
 
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This course will teach you so much, it's one of the best courses I've done for years and would highly recommend it. I learnt so much, I now understand my little boy's sleep needs and how sensory play can enhance sleep. It was lovely to have a group of parents come together week after week, sharing their challenges, knowing we weren't alone.There were always plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Michelle has been wonderful, kind and supportive all the way through. She genuinely wants to help.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Elizabeth Olson 
 
146 days ago
 
 
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So thankful I took the chance on this course - it was life changing. When I first spoke to Michelle I felt hopeless, I had tried everything and I didn't really think another course would work but we were desperate. My 4 year old son was aggressive at night and would stay awake until 1 or 2 in the morning and wouldn't sleep alone. After working with Michelle for six weeks and implementing her suggestions (even though it was hard!) my son falls asleep by 8:30 at night, he isn't aggressive, he is more regulated during the day AND I GET TO SPEND TIME WITH MY HUSBAND AT NIGHT!!! All thanks to Michelle! You can stay stuck in the cycle where nothing changes or you can do the hard work and get the help and advice from someone who truly knows what they are talking about and can help you. Michelle understands your situation and can lead you to a better one holding your hand every step of the way. Michelle was so knowledgeable. She listened to all of my questions and had an intelligent thoughtful response, she really knows what she is talking about. Her energy made me feel like she was a friend who truly cared about my children. She was so real and honest. Our kids feeling safe was of utmost importance to her. Even though we were with 19 others on the course, it felt like I received 6 weeks of personal help with a large supportive team.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Abigail Nahar 
 
184 days ago
 
 
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Michelle is an incredibly knowledgeable sleep expert with a warm and lovely demeanour. She truly listens, is patient, and provides thoughtful, detailed guidance.Her suggestions were enlightening and there were so many practical ideas we could try. Many of them were easy to implement straight away, and over time we began to see real improvements in our children's sleep. The changes have lasted and continue to improve week by week.I would highly recommend Michelle’s services.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Amy Churcher 
 
187 days ago
 
 
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Before I started working with Michelle my son was sleeping so late and getting out of bed 3-5 times at bedtime and during the night too. Michelle has been amazing and my son settles down on time and sleeps all the way through. He has a proper routine and it's been mentally and physically better. I look back at what it was like before and I'm so glad it's in the past and my son and I can have a calm evening. If you're struggling with your little one/s going to sleep, Michelle is the person to go to. ❤️🌙 ✨
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alison Smith 
 
198 days ago
 
 
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Michelle was not the first sleep specialist we’ve worked with, but she was the only one who left me feeling empowered and equipped to fully support my son. When I first called her, my 4yo neurospicy kiddo couldn’t sleep anywhere except in my arms, and would wake screaming if I left the room. Bedtime took hours and had more in common with a warzone than the stereotypical bath and snuggles. I was exhausted, burned out, and emotionally in pieces. Within days of our first call, as I started to implement the tools Michelle suggested, his sleep was starting to improve and after seven weeks he spontaneously moved himself into his own bed in his own room (after sleeping every single night of his life in my bed), where he has slept happily ever since. Our 15 weeks with Michelle were life changing (and frankly I miss just catching up with her every other week!). While sleep will always be tricky for our family, Michelle’s approach is to help you understand the underlying issues and know which combination of tools and techniques will help. For the first time I now feel confident in my ability to support my kid’s independent sleep without rigid rules or tears, no matter what comes up. When I first reached out, I wasn’t sure we were the kind of family she worked with, but I’m so very glad I did - I can’t recommend her highly enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Laura Robinson 
 
245 days ago
 
 
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We approached Michelle at a time when we were really at our wits end.  Our daughter has autism and a learning disability, she's non speaking with very little understanding and we have been struggling with sleep for a year. This has progressively gotten worse spending most nights awake for hours. This was having a massive impact on her regulation in the day and she was self harming, and lashing out at us. Michelle was great at listening and offering support, which at the beginning was daily and something I really needed as I was so tired but also anxious and just didnt know what to do.  Slowly we built up a relationship and her plan was tweaked to suit us. We tired many things and I am so pleased to say this has helped tremendously.  We are having many more nights of solid sleep through to 7am, and this has resulted in everyone including my daughter coping much better.  I feel I now really have the tools if sleep does get worse again. Michelle really cares and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Nickie Binstead 
 
271 days ago
 
 
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Thankyou for all your support Michelle, from our 1st call you made us feel more optimistic than we could help our 13 year old with sleep anxiety. We have gone from up to 3 nights a week of frustration, arguments and hopelessness to just 1 night in 10 where all is needed is a cuddle. Michelle has been kind, understanding and always there for reassurance and support during difficult times. Would 100% recommend her to anyone who is having trouble with an anxious teen at bedtime.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jessica Shere 
 
288 days ago
 
 
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Michelle’s neuro inclusive approach to sleep meant that we could build sleep routines together that would ensure our children’s sensory needs were met, her endless strategies made it possible to find out what worked for them. Michelle really helped us to understand what faulty thinking we had around what sleep should look like for our children, this reframing and regular check ins meant that we felt supported throughout and we were able to achieve our goals.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 laura sutton 
 
335 days ago
 
 
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Michelle’s talk was absolutely brilliant, engaging, insightful, and deeply reassuring. Her warmth and expertise shone through from the very first moment. She has an exceptional ability to explain the science of sleep in a way that feels both accessible and compassionate, especially for parents and educators supporting neurodivergent children. What stood out most was her empathy and practical approach; she doesn’t just share theory but offers realistic, evidence-based strategies that truly make a difference. Hearing how she transformed her own family’s sleep journey was both inspiring and empowering. Everyone left the session feeling informed, hopeful, and equipped with tools to support better sleep and calmer evenings. Michelle is an outstanding speaker whose passion for improving children’s lives is evident in everything she does. I would highly recommend her to any school, parent group or professional team working with children.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kit Phillips 
 
346 days ago
 
 
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Our 8 yr old son has been a difficult sleeper for the last few years, often waking multiple times a night, loudly crying from bed. This was leaving the whole family exhausted and we reached breaking point. We worked with Michelle trying multiple approaches until we found what worked for him. He is no longer getting screaming nightmares or appearing next to the bed like a victorian ghost. My husband was sceptical because we have had other specialist input before but this was worth every penny. Our son is much more regulated, but the best improvement has been in my skin and mood as I'm no longer running on fumes!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Poppy Lennox 
 
354 days ago
 
 
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We contacted Michelle in desperation, as our 13-year-old daughter, who has a rare neurological condition and anxiety, had been struggling with severe sleep problems for over a year. Bedtimes had become distressing, with her often in tears, unable to fall asleep until after midnight, and then sleeping badly. She was chronically exhausted, which was affecting her mood, behaviour, and school life, and we were at a complete loss. From our first consultation, Michelle’s professional yet compassionate approach reassured us. She quickly understood the situation and created a tailored plan that felt both practical and achievable. To our relief, we began to see positive changes within just a few days. Three months on, our daughter now falls asleep within 15 minutes of going to bed, sleeps through the night far more reliably, and is a much calmer and happier child. The impact has been life-changing for her and for us as a family. Michelle supported us consistently throughout the process, offering helpful adjustments and advice whenever needed. We are extremely grateful for the difference she has made.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Leanne Spragg 
 
361 days ago
 
 
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Michelle has been such an incredible support to me and my children over the years. She first helped my son when he was 3 (he’s now 9), he has SPD, ASD, PDA and possibly ADHD, and also my daughter, who is now 7, but began struggling with sleep as a baby. She has always been anxious and very attached. What I value most is that Michelle offers practical techniques and strategies with neurodiversity in mind. She thinks outside the box, tailoring solutions to what works for us as a family. As a single mum with two children with very different needs, bedtime has often felt overwhelming. But now, both of my children settle to sleep on their own at a reasonable time and bedtime meltdowns have reduced to almost zero. Being able to enjoy calmer evenings (even if I still need to stay close by) has made such a difference to my mental health. Our nights are now peaceful and consistent, and we’ve come such a long way. Thank you, Michelle, for sticking by us and making such a huge difference to our evenings and family life.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Debra Hale 
 
364 days ago
 
 
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My son really wanted to go on the 2-night school residential, but neither of us had any idea how it was going to work. Every night for 10 years he’s needed me to lay beside him at bedtime and if he woke in the night, he’d get into bed with us. I booked a free call with Michelle, she was confident she could help and get him to the residential which was only 8 weeks away. My husband was sceptical saying it wouldn’t work and it would be a waste of money. But my son really wanted Michelle’s help and even offered to contribute After two weeks it all of a sudden clicked into place. Not only did he fall asleep himself but he stayed in his own bed all night, and that is how it has continued! Sleep is now easier for everyone in our household, even my husband is shocked at how it’s worked. For the first time in 10 years, my son now recognises he’s feeling tired and tells us. He’s getting a full night’s sleep, in his own bed. He is no longer worrying about the school residential and me having to come and collect him in the night. The school trip is what made me have Michelle’s support, I only wish I’d have found her sooner.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sophie Berry 
 
392 days ago
 
 
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My son has a rare syndrome and complex needs. He is 24, non verbal, autistic with physical disabilities and severe learning disabilities. He has struggled with sleep throughout his life but more recently over the last 18 months. When distressed at night, he will severely self injure. In just a few weeks of working with Michelle, his night waking has improved enormously and his levels of distress at night have eased. She has narrowed down some of the key areas that are causing him to wake and slowly we are working  with her to eradicate them. This has been truly transformative and we could not have done it without her. The regular check in meetings have helped to keep everything on track and for us to air any concerns and tweak things that are not working. My son is now waking less and so rarely self injuring. I would highly recommend Michelle to help with anyone’s sleep issues, particularly complex ones such as my son’s.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Francie Bligh 
 
431 days ago
 
 
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Michelle has helped with a much broader spectrum of difficulties than just sleep. Her approach is thoroughly encompassing throughout the day with so many simple practical super helpful and effective strategies, advising me step by step so wasn’t too overwhelming for me (I’m struggling with a number of personal circumstances myself) She was able to help me achieve way more than our families sleep goal : I now have a better relationships with my children who are getting their needs met so feel more autonomous have more fun and sleep better… and with my husband even !!! I cannot thank her enough, and won’t hesitate to return to her if/when my child struggles again. Thank you !
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rebecca Fryer 
 
446 days ago
 
 
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Michelle has been very helpful around my sons attachment issues and sleep we have gone from having to sleep next to him cuddling him to him just settling with us in the room, although it turns out my sons frequent wake ups seem to have a more medical aspect to them, Michelle has been able to write us a supporting letter to our gp to try and get us some further support, we will also keep her updated with progress in getting some further answers. I would definitely recommend her services to other parents and I would use her again in the future if required for further support.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Charles Mo 
 
478 days ago
 
 
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We are incredibly grateful to Michelle for the expert guidance she provided regarding our daughter’s sleep issues. When we first met in early 2025, our daughter had been unable to sleep in her bed for over six months. The overwhelming amount of advice online and in books we always seemed irrelevant to our situation. Michelle, however, understood our daughter perfectly and took the time to truly understand us. This allowed us to feel much more confident in the path she recommended. Although our journey is still ongoing, it has been a significant positive change. Our daughter now sees her room and bed as a safe and warm place where she can get a good night’s sleep. This has made a huge difference, not only in reducing her tiredness but also in her school performance and her overall enjoyment of life. Michelle, thank you so much for guiding us. We eagerly anticipated our calls because we always felt that your advice helped us progress step by step towards a blissful sleep for all of us.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Harriet Priestley 
 
598 days ago
 
 
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Michelle is amazing! I first approached Michelle when my eldest daughter was 8 months old. Bedtime was drawn out, I was feeding her to sleep, she was waking more than once in the night, I was exhausted… Michelle’s help and advice was invaluable, it took the guesswork out and in a short period of time we were both getting more sleep and bedtime was easier. I am so grateful to know that I have always been able to contact Michelle at any point we meet any new hurdles or need any changes made to our daughter’s sleep schedule. I have enjoyed educating myself and wish I had reached out earlier… I therefore wasn’t going to persevere and muddle through the first few months, when my second little girl arrived. I signed up to Michelle’s Newborn Baby Sleep package and have never looked back! I cannot recommend Michelle enough 😊
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Matt 
 
600 days ago
 
 
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We can’t recommend Family Sleep Specialist enough! Michelle was an absolute lifesaver in helping our son with his sleep habits. Before, bedtime was a constant battle, he would resist sleep and regularly stay up as late as 10pm, treating it like a punishment. Thanks to Michelle’s expert guidance and taking the time to get to know how our family functions, he now goes to bed easily and even enjoys bedtime! Michelle was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and patient throughout. She took the time to understand our situation and provided clear steps that actually worked. We’re so grateful for her help, and we’ve seen a huge improvement in our son’s sleep and overall well-being (not to mention ours!). If you’re struggling with your child’s sleep, don’t hesitate to reach out. It’s truly life-changing!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ian Bristow 
 
630 days ago
 
 
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"We contacted Michelle regarding our 8 year old son, who was really struggling to get to sleep at what we thought was an appropriate time. We opted for the home visit, and the main reason for that was to make our son feel included and build that relationship in person, we believed if it was over a computer, it wouldn't be engaging enough and our son wouldn't take part. The home visit for us was the best decision after Michelle left, he was really enthusiastic about trying the different suggestions, one being the pre-bedtime activities. It's still early days but the difference already in the time of being in bed to falling asleep is light and day, and we still have areas to improve on so I'm really positive about our sons sleep routine in the future."
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Stef Hazlegreaves 
 
712 days ago
 
 
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Michelle is amazing and really knows her stuff. After battling with my son's sleep, being woken up multiple times a night and him waking early in the morning we were all just exhausted. We had tried all the traditional methods but they weren't working and after speaking to Michelle it became apparent why they wouldn't work for our son who is possible ADHD. Instead of trying to keep him calm in the evenings he needed to be on the move and lots of helpful activities that were given to us has really helped settle him at night. He is now sleeping through some nights, other nights only one wake up but settling quickly and waking up at a decent time in the morning. Without Michelle's help we would never have gotten to this point because we would still be battling to keep him calm and quiet in the evenings which just wasn't working and we were fighting a losing battle.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alex Reynolds 
 
716 days ago
 
 
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My autistic son was struggling to settle to sleep before 10. We gave this a go and was amazed to see his bedtime slowly getting earlier with no resistance annd also a more awake and happier chappie in the mornings. It’s gold dust and if we see his bedtime slipping again (holiday, late night treat…) it’s exactly the pattern we shall take to support him back to a better bedtime. Thank you so much!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Charlotte Cadman 
 
769 days ago
 
 
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We worked with Michelle (the video consult service) to address multiple challenges we were having with our 2 yr old daughter. Michelle was brilliant and we went into a lot of detail and I would highly recommend her services. In our initial 1.5 hr call we discussed the challenges we were facing and she provided lots of tailored advice and developed a specific sleep plan for our daughter. This plan was clear and easy to follow - particularly because we had discussed it in depth during the call and explored different options, before deciding on what would best suit our daughter. The follow up calls where then very useful to help adapt (e.g. to upcoming holidays) and course correct based on how our daughter responded to the interventions. We have already seen significant improvement in our daughters sleep and I feel much more in control and confident in having a range of tools to use in the future. Our daughter has always been a bit challenging with sleep and I have considered working with a sleep consultant for a long time and I am so glad to have been through this process - my only regret is not doing it sooner!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tanya Hughes 
 
809 days ago
 
 
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Michelle is amazing! We opted for the home visit which in my opinion if you can do it then it's definitely the best choice. Having the ability to actually sit down face to face and talk is far better. My daughter is 2yrs 8 months during the night she sleeps well but we had got into the habit of staying in her room for naps and bedtimes to which she still needs us there now, but due to my daughter having a very busy brain she would take from 2 to 4 hours to fall asleep which meant one of us wouldn't get out of her room until gone 9 sometimes 10pm. We've recently had another baby so was now also dealing with a newborn on top. Michelle gave us a detailed plan for our daughter which included changes to bed routine, activities to increase sleep pressure at the right times and talked us through the reasons why this might be happening and why she could be struggling to get to sleep. Within just a week we could see improvements she was taking about 1 to 1/half hours now which was amazing after such a short space of time. We have continued to follow our new routine as much as life allows but even when things are off kilter it still only takes her about an hour to fall asleep which is a brilliant improvement. Beyond greatful to Michelle definitely the person you need if you are struggling!! Thank you x
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tara Hock 
 
935 days ago
 
 
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Listen to a talk Michelle delivered at the school I work at and it was brilliant! She is so knowledgeable, thoughtful and considered in her approach. A wealth of theoretical knowledge and personal experience. She shared such insightful tips and ideas
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sun Flower 
 
935 days ago
 
 
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Thanks for your seminar and your strategies are very useful.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Steph Nadarajah 
 
952 days ago
 
 
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Michelle has been instrumental in changing the dynamics around sleep in our household - we haven't looked back! We started out with issues affecting all 3 of our children and we decided (together with Michelle) to tackle them all head on, with a comprehensive plan. Her listening skills, ability to 'deep dive' into the problems and pragmatic solutions meant that the plan wasn't at all difficult to implement. We just needed to be consistent and trust that it was going to work. A year on, there are significant, lasting and positive differences which have become firmly embedded. We continue to work towards our goals with one of our children (we always knew this one would take longer!), but Michelle has continued to offer support - she also has the skill of being able to constantly scan the horizon for issues we might not have noticed, which is both impressive and highly effective. This has been money well spent. Thank you, Michelle!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Giuseppe Pichierri 
 
983 days ago
 
 
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Eravamo allo stremo delle forze con la nostra bambina di 8 mesi su e giù per tutta la sera con i suoi frequenti risvegli. Ci mancavano quelle ore preziose trascorse insieme in coppia. Michelle ci ha risolto in modo indolore nel giro di una settimana e ora possiamo goderci di nuovo una cena insieme! Grazie! xx
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 lydia jones 
 
987 days ago
 
 
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Our 7 month old daughter was waking every 90 minutes and being fed back to sleep each time. We were co-sleeping a lot just to get through the night. Michelle was invaluable in helping us get her back sleeping in her cot and only waking twice for regular feeds. She can even nod off in her cot at night and for naps - it feels like a miracle! I was hesitant to use any sort of sleep training/coaching, but the previous pattern was unsustainable for our family. Michelle’s approach meant our little one was never left unsupported. She’s much more cheery now after a proper night’s sleep! Thanks again Michelle
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Penelope 
 
1007 days ago
 
 
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After months of struggling with our babies sleep, Michelle gave us the confidence and the tools to be able to achieve what we so desperately needed, more sleep! Providing us with structure and support and her wealth of experience we are now in a place that seemed impossible just a few weeks ago.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Charlie 
 
1007 days ago
 
 
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We contacted Michelle after struggling to get our 2.5 year old to stay in bed and go to sleep. It would often take hours, be very stressful for all those involved and he would wake up feeling grumpy and sad in the morning. Michelle gave us some great advice, building on what we were already trying and we were able to choose strategies that worked for us. From following a more consistent bedtime routine, our son is much happier to go to bed, stays in bed and wakes up feeling good in the morning! Thank you very much for all your support, it’s been a life saver!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Meg Fowler 
 
1022 days ago
 
 
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My partner Clare & I contacted Michelle in utter sleep deprivation desperation. Our family’s sleep problems felt complex and beyond repair. We have 2 amazing children; a 3 year old who no longer could fall asleep in her own bed and was staying up until around 9pm - and a 2 year old who was waking every 1.5 hours through the night like a newborn. Our evenings & nights had become a never ending rollercoaster of trying to get someone to sleep or back to bed, or back to sleep again. It was unrelenting & pulling us into a spiral of hopelessness that things would never change. As Mums we hadn’t had a proper night’s sleep since our daughter was born 3 and a half years ago. We felt broken and exhausted. That’s when we reached out for help. Michelle has changed our lives. Her empathic, holistic approach right from the outset was clear; she wanted to really dig deep and understand our unique family situation and design a plan that we all could get onboard with. It took time, a comprehensive sleep diary. a bespoke family profile & a very forensic discussion with both of us. We were totally candid about our problems and Michelle listened. As soon as she had crafted a plan for us, we knew it would work. Every step of the way she explained - with genuine compassion - what changes were needed & why. From that very first night when we set our plan into motion everything changed, both our children went to bed and stayed in their bed. And just a few weeks later, they now both sleep through the night. From 7pm until around 6am. There was no trauma, no huge upheaval, just a gentle shift into a different way of approaching bedtime & nighttime for all of us.  Our partner & I suddenly have our evenings together & the children are getting the proper unbroken sleep they have always needed. It’s like a dream has come true for all of us. I cannot thank Michelle enough for what she had helped us achieve. There’s no looking back. Forever grateful, Meg & Clare
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Natalie Bell 
 
1027 days ago
 
 
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I would highly recommend Michelle after speaking to her about our one year old son’s sleep. Michelle took the time to listen to the issues we were having and gave us options for tackling them, so that we felt involved in shaping the plan going forward. We never felt that we were asked to do anything that we felt uncomfortable with. The written plan we received was hugely helpful and we have referred back to it lots. Our little one’s sleep improved quickly (which I wasn’t expecting) and we have further steps included in the plan to help us progress even further. Everything was explained to us fully and grounded in science which helped us to see why we were making each change
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sian Fulcher 
 
1028 days ago
 
 
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I was approaching a year of broken sleep and was about to start back to work. I was ready to stop feeding my little boy during the night. Michelle and I had a night feed weaning call to discuss ways to tackle this. She gave me different ways to approach this so I would feel comfortable doing it and so neither he or I were distressed. After about 3 or 4 nights of using Michelle's techniques he was sleeping 7-7 which is amazing. I can't thank Michelle enough for her help. It is nice to say when I wake up that I have had a good nights sleep
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jennifer Pichierri 
 
1029 days ago
 
 
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When we were up and down 5 or 6 times a night or more with our 2 year old, we were at the end of our tether! Sleep deprived and moody and not able to parent right during the day or even communicate with eachother. After a few weeks Michelle had sorted us out. She helped us to use a magic lightbsleep aid correctly, to stop the frequent waking at night and helped us understand the value of self settling at the beginning of the night! Absolutely brilliant! Michelle was there to think for us when we were just too sleep deprived to think for ourselves, clear and simple steps to follow, that just worked without stress or tears!  Thank you a million times! You cannot underestimate the value of sleep, if you are reading the review and wondering ........ just do it!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Anna Howe 
 
1034 days ago
 
 
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Our 7 year old had been struggling with sleep and frequent night waking for years! We tried pretty much everything but nothing seemed to work and we didn’t know what else to do to help him break the bad habits. Interrupted sleep (or lack of it) had become part of our life. I saw Michelle and she suggested a couple of sleep solutions which were hugely helpful. Our son responded to them really well. It’s only been a week and he’s already sleeping much better! I didn’t expect to see such amazing progress so quickly! I can't recommend Michelle enough, just wish I'd not waited so long to see her! Thank you Michelle! x
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Joanne Harrison 
 
1034 days ago
 
 
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We would highly recommend Michelle. She helps explain why things are happening, how they are linked together and why if you change one aspect, it can have a massive effect. After our initial contact at just under a year old, we now use Michelle for support calls as and when needed. Our latest 30 minute support call has resolved 75% of the issues within a week and we are confident things are going in the right direction. Michelle helps give you confidence and shows you the wood from the trees when you are very tired. Thank you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Samantha Lane 
 
1034 days ago
 
 
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Michelle really helped us to transform our sleep. Our son was waking every hour, co-sleeping/breastfeeding and wouldn’t let my husband settle him at all. Using gentle techniques we have managed to gradually retreat and he’s in a cot in his own room now. My husband can put him to bed and settle him and he’s sleeping through until at least 530am 75% of the time before sleeping another hour. Michelle has totally saved us from the sleep deprived state we were in and we have a much happier one year old as a result. She’s magic!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Laura Sedzikowski 
 
1034 days ago
 
 
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I highly recommend the Family Sleep Specialist. She helped our 4 month old develop a great routine for independent sleeping through the day and night. More recently she has helped us with our 5 year old who wouldn't go to bed at night, causing us lots of stress. With Michelle's guidance and support he now sleeps from 7.30pm through the night. Thank you Michelle!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kelly-Ann Davey-Ward 
 
1035 days ago
 
 
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Michelle has worked wonders for our twin toddlers! Within 8 days we’ve gone from breastfeeding to sleep every night to falling asleep in their cot & one of our twins has slept through the night for the first time ever. From our first call to our zoom call, sleep plan and follow up Michelle has listened, understood & supported us in making changes that work for our family. I cannot recommend her enough & my only regret is not setting up the appointment months ago!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tris Skinner 
 
1036 days ago
 
 
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Michelle has really helped me with my sleep, I have improved by up to 2 hours extra sleep each night through adopting her practices and believe that this would be even higher if it hadn’t coincided with a painful shoulder injury! Thank you again for all your help