My Background
Hi, I’m Becci, mum to one incredible and energetic toddler and certified sleep specialist. A former primary and special needs teacher, I now support families with their baby and children’s sleep needs.
A Rewarding and Varied Teaching Career
After graduating university I returned to Bristol to begin my teaching career in two lovely mainstream schools. I then made the move to special needs; starting my autism specialist path at a brand-new school in South Gloucestershire. Most recently I led a resource base for pupils with autism within a Social and Emotional Mental Health needs school.
Continual Learning
Over the years I’ve built my knowledge through extensive training in areas including autism, anxiety, sensory processing, children’s mental health, attachment theory, and behaviour management.
Leading curriculum areas, completing an NPQ in Leading Teacher Development and mentoring for Early Career Teachers helps me transfer my teaching skills to successfully coaching adults.
Why I became a Sleep Specialist
My Baby Wouldn’t Sleep
I know the impact that a lack of sleep has on your day. As a sleep deprived parent myself I wanted to have more energy to enjoy the days with my little one. My son had reflux, struggling to be put down on his back and woke every 2 hours or more. Spending my time (mainly at 3am) researching how to help him sleep better I found the conflicting advice was very confusing at a time I was already running on empty.
Craving Flexibility…
Flexible career paths are hard to find and teaching certainly isn’t one! I loved working with children and families and didn’t want to move away from my areas of passion and interest. Building relationships and seeing families flourish is the best feeling in the world. So I put my new ‘obsession’ with sleep psychology together with my expertise in teaching and autism to simultaneously train to become a certified sleep specialist for babies, children and those with autism and anxiety.
My Sleep Philosophy
My Aims As Your Sleep Specialist
The dream is for all parents to feel supported to move their sleep journey forward using gentle methods based on scientific research that fit the family’s values and parenting styles.
Parenthood, especially the early years go by so quickly and I don’t want anyone to feel like they have missed out on precious moments because they are too sleep deprived to fully enjoy and embrace them.
I want children to feel in control of their bodies and emotions; to know that it isn’t their fault that they find sleep tough and that by working together they can have happier days, positive relationships, enjoy their time in school. That they’ll understand how to listen to their body and it’s needs.
There is no such thing as ‘perfect sleep’, but it can be improved. I am here to help your family to get the best sleep possible ensuring your child can develop, grow and reach their full potential.
I'm Here To Help!
Sleep Specialist or Personal Cheer Leader – You Decide!
If you are struggling with sleep in your home, I’m here to help! My approaches are gentle and work inline with your personal values. I will act a guide to support you to create the best possible conditions for your child to reach their optimum sleep.
Whether you are looking for information about new born sleep, require support with your baby or child or need help with your neurodiverse child’s sleep, I will share my knowledge and if you choose, create a bespoke plan to bring dreamy nights into your home.