OLIP Therapy · Fareham, Hampshire
Insomnia Hypnotherapy
Quieten the racing mind and rediscover deep, natural sleep.
Hypnotherapy and counselling for insomnia in Fareham, Hampshire, and online
A natural, drug-free way back to proper rest.
If falling asleep feels impossible, or you wake in the small hours and cannot drift off again, the exhaustion touches everything. We help quiet the racing mind, ease the worry around sleep, and gently rebuild a calmer relationship with bedtime.
Helping people since 2003 · 396 five-star Google reviews · In person & online
Worth seeing your GP first
Poor sleep sometimes has a physical cause that therapy cannot address. It is worth speaking to your GP before starting with us, particularly if you snore loudly, gasp or stop breathing in your sleep, feel excessively sleepy during the day despite time in bed, have restless or twitchy legs at night, or have recently started new medication. Where no medical cause is found, hypnotherapy and counselling can be a very effective next step.
people in the UK have trouble sleeping, according to the NHS. If you are struggling right now, you are far from alone, and it is very much something we can help with.
Source: NHS, sleep and tiredness
Does this sound like your nights?
Insomnia shows up in different ways. You may notice one of these, or all of them. However it looks for you, restful sleep can be rebuilt.
It takes you ages to fall asleep, however tired you feel.
You wake frequently in the night, or in the early hours, and cannot drift back off.
You feel irritable, foggy and drained during the day.
You now dread bedtime, worried about another night of poor sleep.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep long enough to feel refreshed, despite having the opportunity to sleep. It often comes in episodes, and tends to fall into two types.
Acute insomnia
A short spell of sleeplessness, usually in response to something specific, like an exam, a presentation or a stressful event. It often passes, but can linger.
Chronic insomnia
Diagnosed when sleep is disturbed at least three nights a week for three months or more. It is often tied to ongoing stress or changes in your life.
Common causes of sleepless nights
Poor sleep rarely has a single cause. Often several of these feed into one another, creating a cycle that is hard to break alone.
Stress
A major trigger, which can create anxiety around sleep that keeps the problem going even after the stress itself has passed.
Anxiety, worry & low mood
Emotional states that disrupt sleep patterns and can lead to both short-term and long-term insomnia.
Physical discomfort
Pain or discomfort that makes it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night.
Habits
Poor sleep can become a learned pattern, with ingrained routines quietly reinforcing the problem.
How we help you sleep again
We draw on both hypnotherapy and counselling, matched to you, to address the causes of poor sleep and rebuild a calm, healthy relationship with bedtime.
Calms a racing mind
Hypnotherapy eases the anxiety and stress that interfere with sleep, relaxing mind and body so falling asleep comes more naturally.
Reframes negative sleep beliefs
It helps rewire the fear and frustration around sleep, replacing them with calmer, more positive expectations of the night ahead.
Teaches deep relaxation
Through visualisation and breathing techniques, you learn to switch on your body's relaxation response for deeper, better-quality sleep.
Eases worry & stress
Counselling gives you practical tools to manage the stress and anxiety that so often sit at the root of sleepless nights.
Builds healthy sleep habits
We help you establish supportive routines, calming pre-sleep rituals and a steadier sleep-wake pattern your body can rely on.
Addresses what is underneath
Where sleep is disturbed by grief, trauma or ongoing worries, counselling offers a safe space to process those feelings and unwind.
Award-winning care to help you rest
Named Hampshire Practice of the Year 2025, with more than two decades of experience helping people find calm, and sleep, again.
How much does it cost?
Your initial consultation is free, with no obligation to book anything afterwards.
Initial 15 minute consultation
Per hypnotherapy or CBT session
Per counselling session
A six-session hypnotherapy programme is £504, saving £36. All prices include VAT, and full details are on our fees page.
Looking for insomnia help near you?
Our practice is in Fareham, within easy reach of most of south Hampshire, with free parking outside.
Fareham
Arena Office, Lancaster Court, 8 Barnes Wallis Road, PO15 5TU.
Southampton & Portsmouth
Both around 15 to 20 minutes along the M27.
Winchester & Basingstoke
Straightforward down the M3, with clients travelling in regularly.
Online, UK-wide
Secure video sessions, including evenings when the day is done.
Clients also travel from Gosport, Whiteley, Havant and Chichester.
Insomnia hypnotherapy FAQs
Can hypnotherapy really help me sleep?
Yes, for many people. Hypnotherapy helps by calming the racing thoughts and stress that interfere with sleep, easing tension, and reframing the negative beliefs many people develop around sleeping. It is a natural, drug-free approach, and results vary from person to person.
Should I see my GP first?
It is worth it, yes. Sleep problems sometimes have a physical cause, including sleep apnoea, restless legs, thyroid problems or medication side effects, and those need medical attention rather than therapy. Where no medical cause is found, our work can be a very effective next step.
Could my problem be sleep apnoea rather than insomnia?
It is worth ruling out. Sleep apnoea often looks like insomnia from the inside: broken nights and exhaustion during the day. The clues are usually loud snoring, gasping or stopping breathing in the night, and heavy daytime sleepiness despite plenty of time in bed. A partner often notices before you do. Speak to your GP, who can refer you for a sleep study.
What is the difference between hypnotherapy and counselling for insomnia?
Hypnotherapy focuses on relaxation and reframing unhelpful beliefs about sleep, while counselling explores the emotional and psychological causes, such as stress, grief or worry. Often a blend of both works best, and we will match the approach to you.
How much does it cost?
The initial consultation is free. Hypnotherapy and CBT are £90 per session, counselling is £72, and a six-session hypnotherapy programme is £504. All prices include VAT.
How long before I notice a difference?
Everyone is different, and it depends on whether your insomnia is recent or long-standing. Some people notice a shift quite quickly, while others need a little longer. We will give you an honest, realistic idea at your free consultation.
Is it better than sleeping tablets?
Rather than masking the problem, therapy works on the underlying causes of poor sleep, building skills and habits that support natural rest. If you are taking any medication, always follow your doctor's advice. We work alongside your medical care and would never suggest stopping anything you have been prescribed.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your situation and how long the insomnia has been present. We will talk this through honestly at your free consultation so you have a clear idea from the very start.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes. You can be seen in person at our Fareham practice or online from anywhere in the UK. Many people find online sessions a comfortable and relaxing way to take part, from the calm of their own home.
Rest, and wake up feeling like yourself again
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we will gently talk through how we can help you sleep.