Sleep Stress Self-Counselling Session
A guided video session to reduce stress around sleep, calm bedtime pressure, and build a healthier sleep routine.
Start this sessionIs this session right for you?
A quick, honest look - so you start in the right place.
What's inside
Nine gentle, guided steps - each with a short video and a practical activity.
- Is This Session Right for You?
- What Is Sleep Stress?
- Why Forcing Sleep Makes It Harder
- Sleep Routine and Mind Routine
- Main Practice: Sleep Pressure Release
- Bedtime Relaxation Practice
- Real-Life Sleep Stress Examples
- 7-Day Sleep Reset Plan
- When to Take Therapy or Doctor Help
Worksheets you can keep
View them on screen and download as a PDF, beautifully laid out.
Sleep Stress Self-Check
A gentle reflection on your relationship with sleep.
Sleep Pressure Thought Sheet
Swap "I must sleep" thoughts for calmer, truer ones.
Sleep Routine Audit
Audit your body and mind routines to see what to adjust.
Digital Sunset Plan
A simple plan to step away from screens before bed.
7-Day Sleep Reset Plan
One small sleep step a day - print it and tick as you go.
How it works
Watch & reflect
Short guided videos walk you through each idea in plain, simple language.
Practise
Each step has a small activity. Your answers save privately on your device.
Keep your tools
Download worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan to continue on your own.
Revisit anytime
Come back whenever you need it. The session resumes where you left off.
Questions, answered
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This is a guided self-help experience built on practical, well-known methods. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for a professional. If your feelings are intense or lasting, please speak with a doctor or mental-health professional.
Who is this session for?
Worrying about not sleeping, bedtime pressure, poor sleep routine, phone use at night, and stress-related sleep disturbance.
Who is it NOT suitable for?
Chronic insomnia, severe anxiety, depression, trauma nightmares, medication-related sleep issues, or medical sleep disorders.
How long does it take?
About 35-45 min, split into small steps. You can pause and resume anytime, and revisit as often as you like.
Is my information private?
Yes. Anything you write in the activities is saved privately on your own device, never uploaded.
Do I get worksheets I can keep?
Yes. The session includes worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan you can view on screen and download as a PDF.
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Ready when you are
Take it gently, at your own pace. You can begin now and come back anytime.
Start Sleep Stress