Mindful Sleep Therapy

“For at least the last year I had problems waking up anytime from 2 to 4am and then not being able to get back to sleep. I find my job stressful at the best of times and not sleeping made things a lot worse. I had tried all the usual things like avoiding coffee, alcohol, using herbal sleep remedies and the occasional prescription sleeping pill but the problem still persisted. I saw Dr Guy for six sessions and his approach has helped me get back to sleep when I wake up. An unexpected bonus has been how the programme has had a positive effect on how I generally deal with other stressful life events”.

Joel (London)

“I have been a poor sleeper since my first child was born 30 years ago but in the past 10 years this has got worse, often getting very little sleep. I discovered the London Insomnia Clinic through the internet and attended Guy’s weekend workshop which was most enjoyable, worthwhile and informative. The techniques used - the positive approach to life, living in the present moment and using Guy’s Mindful Sleep Therapy have really made a difference. I found this approach to be very helpful in dealing with sleep problems and also very useful in everyday life. I am now enjoying much better sleep and a better quality of life.
Thank you Guy” Siobhan (Feb 2010 Workshop)

Ray Strange (London)

“My insomnia was a product of my stress and anxiety and reached a pinnacle after the birth of our 3^rd child. I went from the occasionally bad night’s sleep to not sleeping at all. This gradually got worse, until I was getting about 10-15 hours sleep a week and many consecutive nights of not sleeping at all.  My doctor prescribed anti-depressants as well as a course of sleeping pills. After a couple of months the only way I was sleeping was pills combined with alcohol. I went on to try acupuncture and herbal remedies, but realised that nothing was giving me a long term solution.

One morning I decided to throw all the pills away and try a different approach. I discovered the London Insomnia Clinic through Google and put myself on the 6 week plan. Although before attending I would have been the biggest cynic regarding this sort of therapy I was prepared to try anything that could help with my insomnia which by this stage was impacting me physically as well as my family & work life.

Guys methods had an immediate effect and after about 6 weeks I was sleeping better than ever. I don’t necessarily feel cured of insomnia, it may return in future stressful situations, but I do feel equipped through Guys teachings to handle it and be in control of the situation. It is also reassuring to know Guy is always available to talk to in the future if necessary.

I am no longer a cynic and have actually applied his methods to improve other areas of my life as well. I would recommend Guy to anyone suffering from insomnia” Jason (London)

Another good sleeper from the London Insomnia Clinic

I just wanted to say thank you for your help in sorting out my sleep! As you know I suddenly stopped sleeping when previously had no problem. This had been going on for 5 long months and very often I just did not sleep at all. All my GP could do was give me 2 weeks of sleeping tablets and then suggested antidepressants which I knew I did not need! The situation completely took over my life as I was so utterly exhausted! However I saw you for one and half hours and went away feeling positive! I immediately put the programme into practice and within a week was sleeping without props! No tablets, warm milk or hours of relaxation tapes! It is now 2 weeks since I saw you and I am back to leading a normal life!!, sleeping.. drinking and socialising! It is not easy at times to be disciplined and  focused but so woth the effort! I know the skills learnt will be helpful in day to day life. so thank you! it was the best money I have spent in a long time. Kathy Woods (UK)

If you would like to learn more about Mindful Sleep Therapy and how it could potentially help you with your insomnia please visit the London Insomnia Clinic Website. Alternatively if you have a specific enquiry or would like to book a session please email me at guy@londoninsommiaclinic.co.uk.

Wishing you the best of sleep,

Dr. Guy Meadows (PhD)

“Don’t put up with poor sleep”

“I’d thoroughly recommend a visit to the London Insomnia Clinic. I started suffering from sporadic insomnia approximately 18 months ago, and although by no means debilitating I was determined to address the problem. Dr Guy Meadows was instrumental in solving the problem; suggesting a combination of minor lifestyle changes and teaching me a healthier psychological approach to insomnia. Having acted on his recommendations, I’ve been sleeping soundly ever since. The lifestyle changes suggested by Dr Meadows have not only helped physically, but also mentally. Knowing that I’ve done things to help me sleep is a self-fulfilling force equally as powerful as worrying about not sleeping. Don’t put up with dreadful sleeping patterns because you don’t have to.” Michael Schofield (London)

‘Excellent value sleep course that will change your life’

“Since I was a teenager I’ve struggled with sleep.  Frequently I would initially take hours to switch off in order to go to sleep and occasionally I would wake and then feel anger at myself almost immediately for not being able to go back to sleep. I would watch the clock and look at the hours tick by and get more and more frustrated with myself. Following the 2 day course I now know how to deal with my anxious thoughts as I get into bed and if I wake in the night I feel less panic as I know that whatever happens I will still manage to get by the following day just as I have done in the past. I have also discovered new breathing techniques which make me more relaxed and on some occasions have allowed me to drift off to sleep within minutes of hitting the pillow – bliss! Now and again I will have a bad night but knowing that there are other people out there like me and that I have the support of Dr Meadows, I can deal with it and learn to accept my condition rather than battle against it.” Louise (Bristol)

I contacted the clinic because poor sleep was playing havoc with my daily life. I felt hostage to whether or not I slept well the night before. I found Guy Meadows to be a very sympathetic, understanding and clear teacher of his method. He listens carefully and addresses fully all issues you raise. Even though there were rough waters at the beginning of starting his method, within a week or so my sleep began to return to a more normal pattern. I liked the fact that he gives so much attention to the part our thoughts play in our experience of sleep. His combination of the latest science on sleep and age old teachings on mindfulness works beautifully. Sleep is one of those things you feel you just cannot ‘DO’ anything about, Guy shows you very simply what you can do to allow sleep to happen. Thank you,  Pauline (UK)