Christy Reynolds
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About me
'In a real dark night of the soul it is always three o’ clock in the morning' - F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Specialist intervention for insomnia (CBT-I) - accepting new clients for April and May 2024.
Insomnia is a 24 hour condition which erodes one’s ability to lead a fulfilling life. Most people live with insomnia for an average of ten years before seeking help. I recognize how bad things must be for you to be here.
Despite the complexity of the initial cause of insomnia and its impact on your life, CBT-I is a brief but highly effective treatment. It will demand a lot from you, but if you are determined for things to change I am here to help.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first line treatment recommended by the NHS and NICE guidelines for those suffering with insomnia, and commonly overlapping difficulties such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. With this structured programme, you can recover from the debilitating effects of insomnia by correcting its underlying causes in as little as four sessions.
Whether your insomnia stops you from falling asleep, wakes you in the middle of the night or early hours of the morning, or stops you from feeling rested and restored, I am able to support you using CBT-I to get the rest you need. If your insomnia has lasted over three months, please get in touch to learn more about how I can help.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have ten year's experience supporting individuals and families across the NHS, social care, and third sector (Anna Freud Centre). Systemic psychotherapist (MSc - distinction); CBT-I therapist; EMDR therapist; social worker; and BA Hons, University of Oxford.
Specialisms:
Insomnia
Availability:
I offer individual, couple, and family therapy treatment for insomnia and overlapping issues with depression, anxiety, and PTSD online and face-to-face in Sydenham Hill/Dulwich.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Insomnia
