Dreading bed time?
At Counting Sheep Sleep Coaching we aim to make bed time a calm, enjoyable part of the day, leading to a better night's sleep for the whole family.
Personalised gentle sleep coaching for families with children ages 1-5 years.
Soma is the founder of Counting Sheep Sleep Coaching, with over ten years’ experience working with families to improve sleep for babies and children. Soma is a Registered General Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse, Sleep Consultant and mother of two. Using a holistic approach she will work with you to understand your child’s needs, what you hope to achieve and find solutions that feel right for you and your child with a strong emphasis on connection, using evidenced based practiced. Counting Sheep Sleep Coaching offers one to one sessions and workshops in person and online. More information.
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Areas Covered
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We are based in Midhurst, West Sussex, and for home visits cover areas surrounding Portsmouth, Havant, Chichester, Bognor, Littlehampton, Worthing, Shoreham, Brighton, Steyning, Hassocks, Haywards Heath, Petworth, Southwater, Horsham, Petworth, Pulborough, Arundel, Haslemere, Liphook, Petersfield and Guildford.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Lucy Harris
We just wanted you to know what a huge difference you’ve made after just 2 days - you have given me so much confidence to put Mia’s plan in place. I am a big fan of your approach - I never thought I could achieve such a great balance of being firm but still kind & loving - it’s made the transition to her new routine so much easier on us both & is having such a positive impact on us all already.
I know it’s only 2 nights in & a long way to go but we’ve had no fuss at bedtimes & she seems to be thriving in her new routine, I actually feel like a new person after 2 full nights of uninterrupted sleep - I still can’t believe it & we honestly could not be more grateful - it really has change our lives!!
Natalie Leal
Soma helped me get my daughter to sleep through in her own room after THREE YEARS of broken nights and sleeping on the floor beside her bed. After speaking to Soma and following her clear advice we quickly got it sorted and I feel human again. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Mel Ades
I contacted Soma following the birth of my daughter in August. It turns out babies don't come with an instruction manual and I was getting increasingly anxious about Ella first sleeping too much and then not enough. I just wanted some advice on what was appropriate sleep for a new born and how to get Ella off to a good start. Soma was able to provide that easily over the phone and gave me confidence in understanding the sleep needs of my baby. I now realise the importance of night time feeding and with her advice and guidance I have started to implement a bed time routine. I feel so reassured that I might actually be able to survive this whole child raising business!
Sophie Edmunds
I was worried what sleep training would entail, but there was no need. Soma spent time getting to know me and to understand my parenting style and helped us find strategies that were responsive and gentle, meaning that bed time is now an enjoyable part of our day and my son now sleeps through the night. I'm still amazed he took to it so well! Thoroughly recommend!
Lydia Barnard
We found Soma after months of broken sleep and constant night feeds! I loved the fact that she doesn't endorse the 'crying it out' method and only ever suggested ideas that we felt comfortable to put into practice. She came to our house and analysed our daily routine and bedtime routine and came up with a plan. We were warned that the first few nights would be the worst (they were hell!). Soma was always messaging the next morning to check to see how we had got on. She was incredibly supportive and understanding and I could not have done it without knowing she was there on hand the next morning with reassuring words and suggestions for the next night. Soma always made me feel comfortable and was so easy to talk to.
After only a short period of time and consistency, Eliza is now sleeping from 7pm-6.30/7am every night and will put herself back to sleep when she wakes up in the middle of the night. We are so grateful we found Soma and would a million percent recommend her to anyone trying to tackle their sleep thief.
Thank you again x
Andy and Izzy
Soma has proven herself to have integrity and a very kind ear. She truly cares and our family are extremely grateful for the help we received.
1-5 yrs Workshop
The workshop gave me a good general understanding and ability to share common experiences. I have more confidence to try techniques to improve our sleep.
1-5 yrs Workshop
I found a lot of information new and informative. I liked the practical advice I can go home and put into practice.
1-5 yrs Workshop
Relaxed approach and enjoyed the personalised approach for each child.
1-5 yrs Workshop
Lovely workshop, very helpful
1-5 yrs Workshop
Thank you for a very informative workshop. Really friendly atmosphere.
Naomi Denton
I contacted Soma when my little one was 3 months in a bid to help his sleeping. Because of the pandemic we had to have a consultation by video but the information and support he gave us was invaluable. I contacted her again 5 months later and she was more than happy to provide some advice that has just kept us on the right track. I would definitely recommend her services, there were suggestions tailored to our specific situation and it is great to know we can ask her when we need a bit of advice. Many thanks.
Hannah Silvester
I am so pleased I contacted Soma. She gave me the confidence and understanding I needed to become more consistent in my approach to night wakings. We went from several wakings a night, one night feed and my LO coming into bed every night from 3am (and me being on the edge of collapse!), to him finally sleeping through the night at 17 months. I have become generally more relaxed in the evenings and overnight and my LO is happy and getting the sleep he needs. Do not hesitate to contact her. She is very supportive and gentle in her approach and will offer a solution that suits you and your family.
Domi Sinclair
When we contacted Soma we were really struggling with sleep for our youngest. I was climbing into her cot at night, as this was the only way to settle her, or I’d bring her into our bed. Thanks to the support and advice that Soma provided we are now sleeping (mostly) through the night, I haven’t climbed into the cot in months, and everyone is sleeping in their own beds! My husband and I feel a lot more confident with how to set gentle/supportive/kind but firm boundaries! I am feeling empowered and capable again. Soma was able to consider our needs and the needs of our youngest, how it might affect our eldest and enable me to continue breastfeeding during the day.
Adam and Steph
We just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support with Jack. You were so so helpful and at every stage we could see an improvement with Jack. It's amazing how with good quality sleep it helps him in all other aspects. He's started to settle really well into Nursery now and his sleep is so much better.