sleep and insomnia
reclaim restful nights and wake up feeling human again
Menopausal sleep problems aren’t just frustrating; they’re exhausting on every level.
Maybe you fall asleep easily but wake at 2 am, mind racing.
Maybe you lie there for hours, unable to switch off.
Maybe night sweats keep jolting you awake, leaving you drenched and irritated.
Or maybe your sleep feels light, broken, and never restorative.
Over time, poor sleep erodes patience, mood, concentration, memory, and emotional resilience.
At Monarch Hypnotherapy, I help women break this cycle and restore a calmer, more consistent sleep pattern.
Why sleep can be disrupted during menopause
Sleep changes aren’t purely hormonal, and this is where many explanations fall short. Yes, shifting oestrogen and progesterone influence rest, but the real picture is wider:
- Night sweats and temperature spikes disrupt normal sleep cycles
- Increased stress reactivity keeps the brain on high alert
- Anxiety and overthinking intensify at night
- Fragmented sleep increases emotional sensitivity the next day
- Poor sleep itself creates more stress, creating a looping effect
When your nervous system gets stuck in a 'tired-but-wired' state, traditional sleep advice (relax more, avoid screens, drink less caffeine...) barely scratches the surface.
How hypnotherapy helps restore healthy sleep
Hypnotherapy works by shifting your nervous system back into a state that actually allows sleep. It’s not sedation, and it’s not passive relaxation; it’s targeted mind–body work that helps you:
- Reduce mental and physical hyperarousal (the biggest barrier to sleep)
- Interrupt late-night overthinking and racing thoughts
- Calm the stress-response system so sleep comes more naturally
- Develop a conditioned 'sleep readiness' response
- Lower nighttime anxiety, especially after repeated bad nights
These changes allow your body to access deeper sleep with less effort, rather than forcing it.
“I had forgotten what a full night’s sleep felt like. Within a few sessions, I was sleeping longer, waking less, and no longer dreading bedtime.”
Charli - Suffolk
What You Can Expect to Improve
Is Sleep Taking More From You Than You Realise?
Is Sleep Taking More From You Than You Realise?
Women I work with regularly report:
- Falling asleep more quickly
- Fewer middle-of-the-night awakenings
- Reduced nighttime anxiety or 'mind chatter'
- Feeling calmer and more grounded before bed
- More restorative, higher-quality sleep
- Waking with more clarity, patience, and emotional stability
These shifts are realistic because they come from addressing the underlying patterns, not battling the symptoms.
Is Sleep Taking More From You Than You Realise?
Is Sleep Taking More From You Than You Realise?
Is Sleep Taking More From You Than You Realise?
You may need support if you’ve noticed:
- Lying awake for long stretches with no clear reason
- Waking suddenly with heat, anxiety, or restlessness
- Feeling tired all day but strangely alert at night
- Getting irritable, emotional, or forgetful after poor sleep
- Dreading bedtime because you expect another bad night
- Using coping strategies that help short-term but worsen sleep long-term (doom-scrolling, late-night work, extra caffeine)
These are signals that your sleep system is overloaded, not signs that you're 'not trying hard enough.'
Why women choose to work with Monarch Hypnotherapy
Why women choose to work with Monarch Hypnotherapy
Why women choose to work with Monarch Hypnotherapy
Women come to me because they want:
- Thoughtful, specialised support for menopause-related sleep issues
- A calm, non-judgemental space to explore what’s happening
- Techniques grounded in nervous-system understanding, not guesswork
- Practical tools for reducing nighttime anxiety and overthinking
- A personalised plan that fits their unique sleep pattern
- Flexible in-person or online sessions
Your sessions aren’t generic—they’re tailored to the specific pattern your sleep follows..
Ready to wake up feeling restored Again?
Why women choose to work with Monarch Hypnotherapy
Why women choose to work with Monarch Hypnotherapy
A Free Discovery Call is the best first step.
This gentle, friendly conversation gives you space to explore what’s been happening and find out how hypnotherapy can support your goals. There’s no pressure and no obligation, just a safe space to talk.
Alternatively, if you already know what you want, just contact me to make a booking.
Explore more support
- One-to-One Hypnotherapy – personalised sessions for sleep, anxiety, and more
- Small group Programme – a structured 5-week approach to symptom relief
- Hot Flushes & Night Sweats – especially if nighttime heat is waking you
- Anxiety in Menopause – since worry and sleep often feed into each other
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