Heather McLeod, Cerebra’s Sleep Counsellor, is available to provide assistance with a range of sleep issues for families. Advice can be given by telephone, post, home visits or email; this can be arranged to suit the family and the level of input required.
Examples of issues that can be covered
- Bedwetting
- Night Waking
- Difficulty getting to sleep
- Early Rising
- Night Terrors and Sleepwalking
- Nightmares
- Head Banging/Rocking
- Not being able to sleep alone
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Narcolepsy
- Pain at Night
- Anxiety at Night
- Restless Leg Syndrome/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Epilepsy
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Spasms
Seminars
Talks with groups of parents or professionals can be arranged which can vary in content, dependant on the group of individuals and their requirements.
Information sheets
We have various factsheets on sleep related issues that you may find useful. They can be downloaded or you can contact Parent Support and request that we send you a paper copy.
Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Information and advice on the causes and management of night wetting
Good Sleep Hygiene
Tips on establishing a good bedtime routine
Anxiety at Night
Advice to help reduce anxiety at night in children
Rhythmic Movement Disorders
Information and advice regarding repetitive movements such as rocking at sleep onset
Encouraging Children to Sleep Alone
Tips on helping children to sleep alone
Sleep and Angelman Syndrome
Advice on helping children with Angelman Syndrome to sleep, may also be useful with other conditions
If you have a request for an information document that you would like to see on the list regarding sleep issues, then feel free to contact Heather using the details below and the suggestion will be considered.
Sleep Assessment
If you are a parent/ carer who would like a sleep assessment, please complete the following documents and return to the contact address below.
If you have difficulty filling in the forms and would like assistance a home visit may be arranged with the sleep counsellor.
Who to contact
Heather McLeod
Mobile: 07920106217
Email: heatherm@cerebra.org.uk
Address: Cerebra Sleep Service
Freepost SWC3360
Carmarthen
SA31 1ZY
