Our approach
Every child is different — and so is our approach to helping them sleep.
At Child Sleep Solutions, we help with sleep problems of every kind, with packages designed to suit a range of issues and budgets. We're not wedded to any single method, because we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Your child, your family, and your goals are unique — so together, we'll find an approach that feels right for you, not a generic formula pulled off a shelf.
We understand that change can bring some tears — it's often the only way little ones can express that something feels different. But that doesn't mean you have to leave them alone to cry it out. There are gentle, supportive approaches where you can stay close, comfort your child, and guide them through the adjustment together, as a family.
Ready to find the approach that's right for your child? Book a consultation today, and let's create a sleep plan you'll both feel good about.
Accreditation
Qualified. Accredited. Trusted by professionals and parents alike.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and am a proud member of several leading professional bodies, including the British Sleep Society, the Sleep Professionals Association, and the Child Psychology Group. I'm also an MNT and OCN accredited Child Sleep Consultant, so you can trust that my advice is grounded in real expertise, not guesswork.
My work extends beyond one-to-one consultations — I've written child sleep articles for trusted names like the NCT, Mother & Baby magazine, and Mumsnet, and I've delivered child sleep talks to new parents on behalf of various health authorities. I've also worked closely with foster carers for social services, helping to improve children's sleep as part of the adoption process, and supported families through SEN-focused sleep and behavioural courses.
Whatever your child's sleep challenge, you're in experienced, qualified hands. Book your consultation today and take the first step toward better nights for the whole family.
Who are we
Hi, I'm Nicola — and I know exactly how exhausting sleepless nights can be.
As a mother of two, with nearly 30 years of hands-on childcare experience, I've supported families through some of their toughest moments — from managing a Young Persons Unit for children with severe psychological and self-destructive behaviours, to spending 5 years running a charity-supported orphanage in Romania, to 8 years working as a nanny.
But my real turning point came at home. My first child slept beautifully, right from the start — no effort required. So when my second child arrived, I assumed I'd have it all figured out. I didn't. Nothing that worked for my first child worked for her. She wouldn't settle, wouldn't sleep through, and I found myself exhausted, overwhelmed, and — over 16 years ago — with almost nowhere to turn for real help beyond "just let her cry it out."
I refused to accept that as the only answer. Drawing on my university training in child psychology, I built my own gentle, structured plan to help her learn to self-settle.
It worked. And it changed everything. Those extra hours of sleep gave me back the patience, energy, and joy I'd been missing.
When a friend came to me in the same exhausted state, I helped her too — and watched her 2-year-old start sleeping happily again. That moment sparked something: I trained officially and founded Child Sleep Solutions, so I could help more families find their way back to restful nights.
Since then, I've helped thousands of children and parents, across the UK and worldwide, transform their sleep — and their lives.
If you're running on empty and ready for real change, you don't have to figure it out alone. Book a session with me today, and let's get your family sleeping again.
Locations we cover
I’m based in Chislehurst in Kent/South East London but consultations can be tailored to suit any location. I’ve provided help to families as far afield as New York, Sydney and Delhi.
