Counting Sheep Sleep Coaching

22/09/2024

Just a quick update! I'm still not quite back, I've increased my hours in my other job and have taken on a secondment role (Sleep Specialist Nurse working with the Developmental Paediatrics Team!), which is super exciting but sadly not leaving me much time to juggle Counting Sheep and family life too... So I'm still not taking on any consultations at present but hope to be back to it in the not too distant future!

09/06/2024

I'm taking a bit of time out over the summer, so will not be taking on any new clients for the moment 🩷

22/04/2024

Lovely message to receive this morning! I've been working with this family since the beginning of February; this amazing little one has been going through cancer treatment including blood tranfusions and regular hospital stays so has needed a very slow, gentle approach with lots of adjusting for certain needs over the weeks and I'm so happy that she is now getting more quality sleep and her parents too! ❤️

29/02/2024

22/02/2024

And so my inspiration for Counting Sheep turns 8 tomorrow!! For all those out there in the thick of it right now, he used to wake every hour and would only settle with a feed and in bed with me for what felt like an eternity! Exhausted doesn't even come close! But now he can even sleep on a hard floor, under a blue whale, in a hall full of snoring people without stirring once! 😂

07/02/2024

Catching up on a bit of CPD this morning which is quite nice after the smallest coughed himself awake pretty much hourly last night! 😴😷

05/02/2024

Don't forget we have in the studio on the 21st Feb running a very special and gentle sleep coaching for 1-5year olds.
Gain support, knowledge in how to ensure your little one can get the best sleep and all made personal for you. This is no one shoe fits all workshop. Soma will get to know you and work a plan for you and your toddler.
Book is essential
You can head to the bio and hit the Linktree for booking or head to and book now.
Limited spaces available 🌿

28/01/2024

Due a baby soon and want an idea on what to expect from those sleepless nights or are you in the thick of it right now? Want to understand more about normal infant sleep and find ways to encourage better sleep for your family? Then come and join us!

Another wonderful workshop by Soma from
Do you have a baby under a year and want to understand why your baby sleeps the way they do? Or are you due a baby soon and want a head start on what to expect from your babies sleep?

A small supportive workshop to help you understand your baby's sleep and encouraging ways to improve sleep for all the family. Gentle, child focused and evidence based - no cry it out!

Gain access to a private facebook group for ongoing support and guidance and 25% off a 1-to-1 appointment if you wish to have further in-person support from Soma.

Book and learn more here - https://www.countingsheep-sleepcoaching.co.uk/service-page/workshop-1-under-1-s

28/01/2024

Such a lovely group yesterday at . Thanks for the lovely feedback back ❤️ I hope you all had a more confident bed time last night! 😴
Next toddler workshop is at .natural.sensory.nook
On 21st February 12.30-3pm head to www.countingsheep-sleepcoaching.co.uk to book your space!

27/01/2024

All ready for today's workshop

22/01/2024

🤩 Hi everyone! Some of you might already know that I will be running the London Marathon this year in aid of WellChild. In order to run I need to reach my fundraising goal. I will be holding a raffle at the end of February and I am asking local businesses if they are able to donate a prize. I have already had some really generous donations from and lots more offers.

If you can spare anything please do let me know and tickets will be on sale for my followers very soon 🤩

22/01/2024

Excited for this weekend's workshop (1-5 years). Still some spaces left so if you could do with some sleep support for your family come and join us!

17/01/2024

Still a few spots left! Come and join us at this beautiful studio for some sleep support! ❤️

17/01/2024

We all know we sleep well after being out in the fresh air, and research backs this up, but do we do it enough? It seems such an easy way to encourage a good night sleep but the weather (and wow is it cold at the moment!), work or other daily commitments can make it hard to get outside as much as we might like. So as often as you can, grab those hats and gloves and head out into nature, the day light helps reinforce our circadian rhythm, and all that fresh air is great for higher oxygen levels, better circulation, and brain function, not to mention the boost to our mental health!

But if you’ve found you’ve been rushing between nursery and school drop offs, followed by a day in front of the computer and suddenly it’s dark and it’s the count down to bed time then all is not lost! Sleeping with the window open is a great way to ensure that our bedrooms have good air quality, which some studies have shown helps us sleep deeper and for longer. However, if it’s too cold for you right now (I have to admit my bedroom windows are firmly shut!) or you’re on the ground floor or right next to the A27, you can always try Stoßlüften! Something I’ve always done, but only recently learned there’s actually a term for it! A German practice (translated as shock ventilation), where you open the windows wide for 5-10 minutes with a view to improve indoor air quality, promoting health and saving energy. A great time to do this is before going up to bed to improve their air quality in your sleeping environment, you can even pop a hot water bottle in your little one’s bed to warm it up first, what greater way to get that wriggly little one leaping into their bed?!

14/01/2024

Wondering if this workshop is right for you? Feel free to call for a chat if you are unsure or if you have any questions.
Groups are kept small to allow everyone to have their questions answered and go away with a plan that is right for their family 💚

14/01/2024

Wondering if this workshop is right for you? Feel free to call for a chat if you are unsure or if you have any questions.
Groups are kept small to allow everyone to have their questions answered and go away with a plan that is right for their family 💚

11/01/2024

Spaces still available! Head to the website to book!

If you want to find a better routine in the new year or tackle those sleep issues, worried about night weaning or just want to understand your child's sleep needs better, come and join us for a small supportive workshop. We will help you find gentle ways to improve your child's sleep using strategies that prioritise your child and considers their needs and development.

💫This will be run over 3 consecutive weeks at the lovely .natural.sensory.nook in Barnham.

💫Ages 1-5 years

💫17th, 24th, 31st January 12.30-1.30pm

💫 £55 (price includes all three 3 weeks and access to private Facebook group for ongoing support following the workshop)

💫To book your place, head to my website: www.countingsheep-sleepcoaching.co.uk and book online.

💫Little humans most welcome!

💫Any questions feel free to send me a message or call 07917 692539

07/01/2024

As it's been a while, thought I'd reintroduce myself and tell you a little more about me and what I offer.

I'm Soma, the founder of Counting Sheep Sleep Coaching and I'm a mum of 2 boys. My background is in Nursing and Health Visiting, which means I'm very active in keeping up todate and ensuring my advice is evidence based. I offer a holistic service where I will take any other developmental or medical issues into consideration (fussy eating? Toilet training? We can chat about that too!) My interest in sleep began about 11 years ago but it became a real passion after I had my first sleep thief!

Sam will be turning 8 soon, but those nights of hourly waking are still very fresh in my mind!! We co-slept and he was feeding hourly until 14 months when I felt I needed to change things.

In 2021 Paddy came long. He has very different sleep needs to Sam, he dropped his day time nap really early and definitely needs less sleep over night! He wasn't ready to night wean as early as Sam either and needed a much slower approach.

Every family is different just as every child is so rather than offering blanket "solutions", I will work with you to unpick what your child's needs are as well as what's important to you. Sadly I won't promise you a quick fix (although often this does happen!) But I will support you to find ways to manage your families sleep that is realistic, sustainable and will provide long lasting improvement while considering your child's develomental needs.

Sadly, society is not set up to meet the needs of babies and their families, and we often feel we have to achieve the impossible on limited sleep.

For younger babies my role is mostly managing expectations, helping you understand normal infant sleep, having confidence in understanding YOUR babies sleep cues and ever-changing needs and development and finding ways to help you prioritise your rest and encourage healthy sleep habits. If things are still tricky as they hit toddlerhood, this is where we can be a bit more creative!

It's important to find someone who is the right fit for you, so I'm always more than happy to have a free no obligation chat to see if I'm the right sleep consultant for you

07/01/2024

💤 We have another wonderful workshop coming up at Magic Little Moments this month! This one is geared towards parents with children between 1-5 years of age and is run by Soma from Counting Sheep. 💤

Soma is s sleep coach with 10 years of experience offering gentle and responsive personalised sleep consultations.

What you will get

❤ Learn about your child's sleep and the common sleep issues such as frequent night waking, bed time battles, night feeds, early rising, nap times and ways to address these to help everyone get a better nights sleep!

❤​ Price includes a 2 1/2 hour sessions and access to a private facebook group for further support and 25% discount if you book a one to one consultation with me in the future.

Learn more & book your spot here -
https://www.countingsheep-sleepcoaching.co.uk/service-page/workshop-2-age-1-5-years-1-session

Or visit Sheep Sleep Coaching to learn more.

03/01/2024

Happy New Year!
Some new dates are available for helping you all get some more rest in 2024!
Looking forward to heading back to for a couple of work shops
🐑 27th January 2024 (Saturday) 10-12.30 for the 1-5 years old
🐑 7th February 2-3.30pm (Wednesday) for the babies under a year
🐑 Spaces still available for 17th, 24th and 31st January .natural.sensory.nook too for the 1-5 years!
Head to my website to book or comment for more info!

10/12/2023

Booking now available on the website! Just realised it may not have been fully working previously 🤦‍♀️
Head here...
https://www.countingsheep-sleepcoaching.co.uk/book-online
Or type yes please for more info!

06/12/2023

If you want to find a better routine in the new year or tackle those sleep issues, worried about night weaning or just want to understand your child's sleep needs better, come and join us for a small supportive workshop. We will help you find gentle ways to improve your child's sleep using strategies that prioritise your child and considers their needs and development.

💫This will be run over 3 consecutive weeks at the lovely .natural.sensory.nook in Barnham.

💫Ages 1-5 years

💫17th, 24th, 31st January 12.30-1.30pm

💫 £55 (price includes all three 3 weeks and access to private Facebook group for ongoing support following the workshop)

💫To book your place, head to my website: www.countingsheep-sleepcoaching.co.uk and book online.

💫Little humans most welcome!

💫Any questions feel free to send me a message or call 07917 692539

01/12/2023

December is here already! I tend to wind things down a bit over December; there's always so much happening that it's a tricky time to think about putting new routines in place. But still busily working behind the scenes, really lovely to meet Josie at .natural.sensory.nook this week and excited to start some workshops here in the new year, it's a really lovely space and the groups sound amazing (my smallest definitely enjoyed exploring)!

08/11/2023

Lovely feedback back from Saturday's toddler workshop. Amazing group of mums, all keen to support each other. Sometimes, it really helps to see you're not the only one struggling with lack of sleep past the baby months!

04/11/2023

I spy blue sky! Setting up for this mornings workshop at the beautiful Mill Studio, it's stopped raining, the kettle is on and the biscuits are open!