Sleep well to
dream big
Welcome to Chasing Dreams Sleep Support
About Me
Hi, I’m Tess, a certified sleep consultant, paediatrician and most importantly a mum. I live in Aberdeenshire with my husband, our 3 year old twins and our crazy dog! I’ve worked as a doctor for over 12 years, the last 10 of which were as a paediatrician.
Having had twins, during a pandemic, with a husband who works offshore, I understand more than ever the impact of poor sleep and how this can affect your mental health as a parent. I feel grateful to get to use the knowledge and skills I have gained as a sleep consultant, doctor and mum to empower families to make positive changes to their children’s sleep.
My Credentials
How Can I Help You?
Lets cut to the chase – parenting is hard! Parenting an over tired child while sleep deprived yourself can feel impossible! That’s where I can help.
My passion is to help children and families develop a positive and healthy relationship with sleep. By providing personalised support and guidance, I empower families with knowledge and skills to ensure that their child can get the sleep they need to be healthier and happier.
I’m here to support and encourage you to make gentle changes to improve your child’s sleep. I believe in thinking about sleep holistically and consider the wider factors that impact sleep. I can equip you with the tools to support your child to develop positive, long lasting habits surrounding sleep which can last a lifetime.
I understand sleep science, medical conditions which can impact on sleep and the impact of poor sleep on a child mentally and physically but most importantly I understand what it is to be a Mum. I will not judge you for the way you have tried to get your child to sleep or the way sleep deprivation is making you feel. If you feel ready to make a change, please get in touch. If it’s not the right time for you, follow me on social media for tips and advice.
Childhood Anxiety
Anxiety is a common challenge for children and can have a profound impact on their sleep. Whether it’s fears at bedtime, trouble switching off racing thoughts, or waking in the night and feeling too scared to fall back asleep, sleep anxiety can quickly affect every aspect of a child’s life – and their family’s too. Lack of quality sleep due to anxiety doesn’t just affect nights – it can influence everything from behaviour and learning to emotional resilience and well-being.
I work with children aged 4-16 to gently address anxiety around sleep. Using evidence-based techniques and a holistic approach, I create a personalised plan tailored to your child’s unique needs. From helping children feel safe and secure at bedtime to teaching strategies for managing anxious thoughts and calming the nervous system, my goal is to empower families with tools that nurture better sleep habits and foster long-lasting confidence around sleep.
I’m here to help you and your child create positive, lasting changes for better sleep and a happier, healthier future.
Dream Chasing Support Packages
Sleep shaping Package
£80
This is for parents to be, or parents of newborns. Babies under 16 weeks do not have a fully developed circadian rhythm so are too young to use any sleep training techniques. I can support you to shape your baby’s sleep with positive habits to prepare them for independent sleep. This will be tailored to your family and your specific needs.
Standard Sleep Support Package
£225
This is for families with babies over 4 months or young children up to the age of 5. I can support you to improve issues your little one is having around sleep and empower you to make positive changes.
Ultimate Sleep Support Package
£300
This is for families with babies over 4 months or young children up to the age of 5. I can support you to improve issues your little one is having around sleep and empower you to make positive changes. This package includes all the support you need to make those changes.
Sleep Anxiety Support Package
£450
This is for children age 4-16 years with the aim to manage their fears and develop healthy sleep habits. This package provides tailored strategies that address your child’s specific anxieties, helping them feel calm and confident as they settle down for bed.
What other parents are saying
We found the process of working with you professional and consistent. You took a real interest in our daughters needs, likes and dislikes within the process. We really benefitted from the 1:1 and nothing felt ‘textbook’ you really did put the effort in and tailored the process to our needs…I am on cloud 9 with the experience we’ve had for all the obvious reasons!
Jo
Aberdeenshire
Highly recommend Tess! Our 2 year old who was always an amazing sleeper, regressed massively after her baby brother was born. Tess gave us multiple gentle techniques that we could try and she was there to support us and answer any questions throughout the process. She’s incredibly knowledgable, supportive and lovely to work with. Thank you Tess
Pamela
Aberdeenshire
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Contact Info
Let’s Chat
Please get in touch to book a free 15 minute discovery call to give us a chance to get to know each other a bit more and see if I’m a good fit for your family. I’m based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland but offer virtual consultations worldwide.
I’m happy to meet up with families locally if you would prefer to meet face to face.