Stop lying awake.
Start sleeping again.
Fall asleep faster. Stay asleep longer. Wake up actually feeling rested.
I know what it's like to not sleep
I'm a registered adult nurse with over 14 years of clinical experience, much of it spent working demanding shift patterns. I understand firsthand how profoundly disrupted sleep can affect your health, performance, and quality of life.
Throughout my career, I saw how often sleep was overlooked — despite being fundamental to both physical and mental health. That insight led me to specialise in insomnia treatment, completing training in CBT-I with Sleep Well Academy and The STILL Method.
I created this practice to offer a more refined, evidence-based approach to sleep therapy — one that moves beyond short-term fixes and delivers lasting change.
Clinical expertise
You're working with a registered nurse with 14 years of clinical experience. I understand what sleep loss does to your body, your mood, and your ability to get through the day.
Specialist training
You get the treatment the NHS recommends as the first choice for chronic insomnia, delivered one-to-one by a trained CBT-I specialist.
Lived experience
I've worked shifts for years. I know what it's like to feel exhausted but wired, stuck in a cycle you can't break. That changes how I work with you.
This is not generic advice — it's personalised, professional support designed to help you restore natural, restorative sleep.
What is CBT-I?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia is a structured programme that helps you rebuild healthy sleep patterns without medication. NICE recommends it as the first-line treatment.
Clinically proven
8 out of 10 people who complete CBT-I sleep better long-term.1 It's backed by decades of research and recommended by the NHS.
Tackles the root cause
You'll understand why you can't sleep, not just how to cope with it. We work on the thoughts and habits keeping your insomnia going.
Personalised to you
Your programme is built around your sleep, your schedule, and your life. You're not following a generic plan.
Drug-free, long-term results
No pills, no dependencies. Six weeks from now, you'll have the tools to sleep well on your own.
CBT-I could help if you...
Can't fall asleep
Racing thoughts, can't switch off. Lying there for hours.
Wake at 3am
Wide awake in the middle of the night, mind spinning.
Exhausted but wired
Tired all day, alert at bedtime. Your body clock feels broken.
Tried everything
Apps, supplements, white noise, medication. Nothing stuck.
Work shifts or irregular hours
Night shifts, rotating patterns, early starts. Your body clock has taken a beating from your schedule.
You shouldn't have to just put up with it. Good sleep changes everything: your energy, your patience, your whole day.
Leigha BenistonHow it works
From first conversation to better sleep. Here's how it works.
Free discovery call
We'll talk about what's going on with your sleep and whether CBT-I could help. 20 minutes, no pressure, no commitment.
Your personalised programme
Six weeks of one-to-one online sessions, built around your sleep and your life. Most people start noticing changes within the first few weeks.
Better sleep that stays
You'll fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and stop dreading bedtime. What you learn stays with you long after the programme ends.
Before you book
Everything you need to know about CBT-I and working with me.
Everything is online, via video call. Most people prefer this because it's easier to fit around work and family.
No referral is needed. You can book a discovery call directly. If anything comes up during our conversation that suggests a GP visit would be helpful, I'll always let you know.
CBT-I can work alongside medication. Many people begin the programme while still taking sleep aids and reduce them over time with their GP's support. We'll discuss your situation on the discovery call.
Most people start noticing changes within the first two to three weeks. The full programme is six weeks, and the techniques you learn continue to strengthen after it ends.
You'll have practical techniques to apply during the week, including keeping a sleep diary. Each session builds on the last, so the work between sessions is where real progress happens.
Book your free discovery call
20 minutes, completely free, no obligation. Just a conversation about your sleep.
Just a relaxed chat about your sleep. I'll listen, answer your questions, and be straight with you about whether CBT-I is the right fit.
Six weeks to better sleep. Weekly one-to-one sessions, your own personalised plan, and support whenever you need it.
Prefer to email?
If you'd rather message before booking, that's completely fine. Drop me a line and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Sleep support for your team
I also work with organisations on sleep and performance. If your team is dealing with burnout, stress, or shift-related fatigue, get in touch about a workshop.
Investing in your team's sleep is one of the highest-return decisions you can make: better-rested people think more clearly, make fewer costly mistakes, and sustain productivity for longer. Prioritising sleep pays for itself through sharper focus, sounder decisions, and more efficient work.
Last updated: 1 April 2026
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