30 Jan 2026
Training Course - Sleep Counselling for Adults
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Staff with Sleep Counsellor training can help service users take control of their nights and transform their days in potentially life changing ways.
What are the learning objectives of this training?
- A comprehensive understanding of the psychology and physiology of sleep
- In-depth knowledge of the sleep issues affecting adults with learning disabilities and complex support needs
- An introduction to cognitive and behavioural approaches for managing sleep difficulties in adults with complex support needs
- Practical guidance on how to establish and run an effective Sleep Counselling service
- Upon training, many delegates feel more confident supporting service users when addressing sleep-related challenges.
What are the expected outcomes?
- Effectively apply cognitive and behavioural strategies for managing sleep difficulties in adults with learning difficulties and complex support needs
- Establish and run a Sleep Counselling service in partnership with Sleep Action
- Provide a Sleep Counselling service and run group workshops
Sleep Counselling training is structured to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience:
- Pre-course learning: 20 hours of self-led study on our online platform, Moodle
- Interactive sessions: 12 hours of engaging, hands-on workshops delivered over three half-day sessions
- Real-world case study: Over 6-8 weeks, you’ll complete a sleep assessment and develop a sleep programme with a service user, applying practical skills in a real-world setting
- Final review: A final half-day session to reflect on your learning, discuss your case, and access Sleep Action’s workshop materials to support your future work, including presenting to groups
- After qualifying as a Sleep Counsellor, you’ll have access to follow-up support for complex cases, opportunities to connect with other Sleep Counsellors through network meetings, and the option to join annual CPD sessions or conferences shaped by the community-requested topics (additional fees may apply for CPD and conferences)
