Articles on clinical practice, responsive sleep support, and building a thriving coaching business — from Dr Lyndsey Hookway and Emma Dewey, with the research and real-world wisdom behind it.
There's no set qualification, and the industry is unregulated — which is both the opportunity and the responsibility. Dr Lyndsey Hookway on who this career really suits, how to choose a course, and what it takes to build it into a business.
Read the article →
The full step-by-step guide: what a sleep consultant does, whether the profession is regulated, what to look for in training, and how to build a credible practice.
Read the article →
There's no single legal qualification required — but that makes choosing the right training more important, not less. What to look for, and the red flags to avoid.
Read the article →
No — there's no licensing body or protected title. Here's what that means whether you're hiring a sleep consultant or considering training as one.
Read the article →
▶Watch
Landing your first clients can feel overwhelming, especially without a big following or a polished website. Here's the proven, connection-based system.
Read the article →
▶Watch
Your success isn't just measured by how well a baby sleeps: it's how supported, empowered and understood the parents feel.
Read the article →
Bedtime resistance, frequent waking, nap chaos, early rising. Complex cases can feel like untangling a knot in the dark. Here's a framework that brings clarity.
Read the article →
▶Watch
Some build one before their first client. Others delay for months. An honest look at whether you really need a website, and when.
Read the article →
No one likes the sound of a baby crying, yet crying is a reality in every sleep coaching journey. How do we understand it through a holistic lens?
Read the article →
▶Watch
Struggling to figure out what to offer, or what to charge? "Can I really build a business around this? Will people actually pay me?" You're not alone.
Read the article →
▶Watch
An IBCLC who feels stuck when sleep issues come up? Here's how sleep coaching complements your practice, and keeps clients with you.
Read the article →
How to help families achieve peaceful sleep without relying on non-responsive techniques. Not gimmicks or rigid strategies, something more profound.
Read the article →
▶Watch
The truth about gentle sleep and the nuance of crying, for anyone committed to supporting families without harsh sleep training.
Read the article →
▶Watch
Feeling stuck with yearly planning? Here's how to build a plan that fits your business and your life, without the overwhelm.
Read the article →
▶Watch
Worried the holiday season will disrupt your clients' routines? Five common festive struggles, and how to keep the holidays calm.
Read the article →
▶Watch
Fully booked in under six months, with a waitlist. Lucy did it without a childcare background or a big following. Here's how.
Read the article →
▶Watch
The full roadmap, from first client to sustainable practice, with the video walkthrough on securing your first five clients.
Read the article →Every article is grounded in clinical research, responsive parenting principles, and real practice. Written by the course leaders themselves—Dr Lyndsey Hookway and Emma Dewey—with the depth your professional practice deserves.
The OCN Level 6 Holistic Sleep Coaching Program combines these principles with over 100 hours of clinical training, live webinars, and business-building support. Book a free strategy call to see if it's right for you.
Free · 45 minutes · No obligation
