I'm Bryony, and I've been where you are.
ABOUT
My background is rooted in working with children and families, but it was my own experience with my eldest's sleep struggles that truly shaped my approach to infant sleep. I understand first-hand the overwhelming amount of conflicting advice parents face when trying to improve their baby's sleep.
My goal is to help families make meaningful changes to their sleep without adding extra stress, supporting the parents as much as the child.
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications
BSc in Psychology, Development and Developmental Disorders
Certified Gentle Sleep Consultant, practising 4+ years
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years and Childcare
FHEQ Level 4 in Introduction to Counselling
15+ years with children and families
Nursery nurse
Nanny
Psychology research assistant in the area of attachment
Teaching assistant
TEFL teacher
Psychology assistant in a CAMHS unit
I care about providing practical, effective guidance that not only improves sleep, but also supports parents as they implement changes, so the whole family can get the rest they need.
MY APPROACH
I work collaboratively with parents, remaining non-judgemental and compassionate. My ethos is to consider each family's unique situation and values, the parent's intuition and the child's temperament, while giving clear, concise advice on how to improve sleep.
My gentle methods are research-based and developmentally appropriate.
They promote secure attachment, responsive parenting, and are breastfeeding friendly.
"I'll never tell you to leave your child crying alone."
ACCREDITED AND CERTIFIED
Trained and certified by The Sleep Lady®
The Gentle Sleep Coach® programme is an extensive professional sleep coach training and certification programme, and I'm a member of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants.
Certified Gentle Sleep Consultant,
practising 4+ years
BSc in Psychology and Development
15+ years working with children
and families
FAQs
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Sleep consultancy is not a regulated profession in the UK, so anyone can use the title. I trained through The Gentle Sleep Coach® programme, one of the few certifications that requires supervised case work, and I hold a BSc in Psychology alongside fifteen years working with children and families. Ask any consultant where they trained and how long the course was before you book.
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The methods I use are based on behavioural fading, which has been studied as an alternative to extinction approaches. My psychology background means I read the research rather than repeat what circulates on social media, and I will tell you honestly where the evidence is thin, particularly under six months.
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No, and it is the question I am asked most. I worked as a research assistant in the field of attachment before I became a sleep coach, and everything I recommend is designed around staying responsive. You are not withdrawing from your child, you are gradually changing how you help them fall asleep.
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Yes. Everything is done by video call and messaging, so where you live makes no difference. I work with families across the UK and with English-speaking families in Europe, and the time difference has never been a problem.
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Most families notice something within the first week, and settle into the new pattern over two to three weeks. Slower than a cry-it-out approach, and that is the trade-off. Gentle methods ask for more consistency from you and give your child more time to adjust.
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We change it. Plans are built around your child's temperament and your family's values, and if something is not working we adjust rather than push on. That is what the follow-up support is for, and it is why I want to talk to you before you buy anything.