Occupational Therapy Sleep Support
for ages 6 months - 16 years
“It took one night for our daughter to learn to self soothe” • “My eldest daughter is autistic and my youngest has had extreme separation anxiety since birth... my daughters have gone from waking up several times a night to sleeping through the night in the space of a few days” • “Our baby began to sleep for 12 hours per night within just two nights, something we never thought possible” •
About Me
Welcome to The Sleep Zone! I'm Shoshana Brownson, an Occupational Therapist and Advanced Paediatric Sleep Practitioner. I specialise in supporting children aged 6 months–16 years with their sleep, drawing on over 6 years’ experience within the NHS and special school therapy teams. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and am a member of the World Sleep Society.
Alongside my private sleep practitioner work, I am a Band 7 Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist in the NHS, leading the Early Advice Clinic and Autism Pathway. I support families from early stages through to adolescence, with experience in developmental delay, autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, SMA, and Angelman syndrome.
In my sleep practitioner work, I coach families whilst taking into account sensory needs, emotional regulation, and developmental readiness. I have a special interest in supporting children with additional needs, and toddlers with separation anxiety. As a mum of three, I know how hard sleep deprivation can be and am passionate about helping families get the rest they need. My goal is to help families feel understood and confident as they make meaningful changes to improve sleep.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy – First Class Honours
- Sensory Integration Practitioner – PGCert with Distinction
- Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) – Specialist training for collaborative family-centred support
- Floortime Therapy Certified (ICDL) Registered Practitioner – An evidence-based approach focusing on emotional, cognitive and relational development.
- National Autistic Society Certification in Autism and Communication, Sensory Needs, Stress and Anxiety and Supporting Families
- EDS Certified in Sleep Training for Occupational Therapists - 2024
- EDS Training Level Six Advanced Paediatric Sleep Training Course - OCN London Accredited - 2026
Choose the level of support that fits your family
When supporting families, I collaborate at every stage of the sleep programme to make sure you feel comfortable with the steps we take together. All strategies are responsive, grounded in evidence and designed to match your individual parenting style. If you are not sure which package is best for you, book a free discovery call to have a no-obligations chat!
Core Sleep Reset - £250
A focused, streamlined sleep package designed for families who want expert assessment and a personalised sleep plan with 1 week of support.
INTERVENTION
✓ Bespoke, evidence-based written sleep plan
✓ Practical steps you can start immediately
✓ 30 minute call to clarify sleep programme
Best for families who feel confident with a sleep plan with 1 week of support.
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT
✓ 3 weeks follow-up support
✓ 3 personalised 1:1 video calls (30min)
✓ Support troubleshooting
✓ Confidence building
✓Additional strategies
✓ 3 weeks of unlimited email support
✓Daily morning check-in
✓ Sleep diary analysis (1 week)
✓ Sleep questionnaire review
✓ 60 minute assessment video call
ASSESSMENT
Complete Sleep Reset Programme - £375
MOST POPULAR
A comprehensive package designed for families who would benefit from expert assessment and 3 weeks of intensive follow-up support for best outcomes.
INTERVENTION
✓ Bespoke, evidence-based written sleep plan
✓ Practical steps you can start immediately
✓ 30 minute call to clarify sleep programme
Best value for families who would like 3 weeks of follow-up support.
✓ Sleep diary analysis (1 week)
✓ Sleep questionnaire review
✓ 60 minute assessment video call
ASSESSMENT
✓ 1 week follow-up support
✓ 1 personalised 1:1 video call (30min)
✓ Support troubleshooting
✓ Confidence building
✓Additional strategies
✓ 1 week of unlimited email support
✓Daily morning check-in
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT
ASSESSMENT
✓ Sleep diary analysis (1 week)
✓ Sleep questionnaire review
✓ 60 minute assessment video call
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT
✓ 1 week follow-up support
✓ 1 personalised 1:1 video call (30min)
✓ Support troubleshooting
✓ Confidence building
✓Additional strategies
✓ 1 week of unlimited email support
✓Daily morning check-in
ASSESSMENT
✓ Sleep diary analysis (1 week)
✓ Sleep questionnaire review
✓ 60 minute assessment video call
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT
✓ 3 weeks follow-up support
✓ 3 personalised 1:1 video calls (30min)
✓ Support troubleshooting
✓ Confidence building
✓Additional strategies
✓ 3 weeks of unlimited email support
✓Daily morning check-in
Advanced Sleep Reset Programme - £499
Highly specialist package for complex sleep needs. Includes a comprehensive sensory assessment, a specialist plan and more intensive follow-up support.
ASSESSMENT
✓ Sleep diary analysis (2 weeks)
✓ Sleep questionnaire review
✓ Sensory questionnaire
✓ 90 minute assessment video call
INTERVENTION
✓ Bespoke, evidence-based written sleep plan
✓30 minute call to clarify sleep programme
✓ Resource pack including visual supports
✓Sensory strategies for sleep and regulation
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT
✓ 6 weeks follow-up support
✓ 6 personalised 1:1 video calls (30min)
✓ Support troubleshooting
✓ Confidence building
✓Additional strategies
✓ 6 weeks of unlimited email support
✓Daily morning check-in
Best value for families who require a specialist plan and intensive support.
What Parents Say
It took one night for our daughter to learn to self soothe
Shoshana gave us sleep advice for when we moved our daughter out of our room at six months and removed our child’s dummy. She prepared a detailed sleep programme which was tailored for our daughter as we didn’t want to follow the cry it out method. It took one night for our daughter to learn to self soothe. She now sleeps so much better as do we! Would definitely recommend her as a sleep consultant. Her package was tailored perfectly for our child; her bedside manner was excellent and she gave us so much of her time!
-H.K., Barnet, Parent to 6-month old (May 2026)
Before working with Shoshana, nights with our 18 month old were stressful and unpredictable since he was born. Our little one struggled both to settle and stay asleep, waking anywhere from three to ten times every night. As parents, we were exhausted and felt helpless, unable to give him the rest he needed. At times it even felt as though he was frustrated by being awake but did not know how to settle himself. This clearly impacted him, as he often seemed overtired, unsettled, and unable to establish a consistent day and night routine.
The sleep programme made an enormous difference for both us and our baby. It was carefully tailored to our situation, with Shoshana taking the time to understand our child, our routines, and our concerns in detail. She was consistently professional, reassuring, and responsive, checking in regularly and guiding us throughout. We were always given a clear explanation of the different techniques and options available, and it genuinely felt like a collaborative process rather than something prescriptive.
We were particularly drawn to Shoshana because of her professional expertise and her strong grounding in science based approaches. Combined with her warm, calm, and supportive manner, we felt confident and secure in her guidance from the very beginning.
Our baby began to sleep for 12 hours per night within just two nights, something we never thought possible. While there were a few ups and downs over the next few days and weeks, Shoshana helped us through it all and we saw improvements continuing to build steadily.
Now, our baby is noticeably calmer, happier, and more settled during the day, and nights have been completely transformed. He falls and stays asleep with ease, and as parents we are more rested, reassured, and confident that we have done the very best for our child.
-Ian Westbrook, Barnet, parent to 18 month old (June 2026)
Programme: The Sleep Reset Programme
I received an abundance of support from Shoshana, she was readily available to answer all of my questions and provide help. My daughters have gone from waking up several times a night to sleeping through the night in the space of a few days.
I found the video calls to be really helpful, it gave us a chance to talk through everything in its entirety. We had in depth conversations, where I was able to explain my daughters’ personalities. My eldest daughter is autistic and my youngest has had extreme separation anxiety since birth. It felt reassuring to have that 1 on 1 time with someone who understood both of their individual needs in depth. It was a huge emotional relief to have the support of a professional who was so reassuring. I felt understood in how hard it has been not sleeping for almost three years. At times it has felt like my struggle was invisible to those around me, it has been affirming to feel seen. I think the regular support from Shoshana also increased the confidence in myself to see this through.
Thank you so much Shoshana, this has quite literally changed my life for the better. I'm a better mum because of this programme. I'm more energised, positive, motivated, and wake up feeling ready to take on the day. Before starting the programme, I was waking up at least three times a night, but often every hour. I would wake up thinking about getting back into bed later, I felt miserable and honestly didn't see how I could keep going on like this, especially as a single mum. I was constantly battling depression and anxiety. I had no appetite, some days my first meal would be at 5pm. I felt like a zombie on survival mode with no care for my own wellbeing. My daughters were also running on survival mode, my youngest used to have meltdown after meltdown, and we thought this was just her personality, but since she has started sleeping, she is like a different baby! She's peaceful, she's concentrating more, she's more independent. We have started doing more activities together, going on more trips out of the house, I've started exercising every day and caring for myself again.
-S.C., Enfield, Parent to 2.5 year old and 4.5 year old (March 2026)
Programme: The Sleep Reset Programme
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