With over 20 years of experience working with children and closely with parents, Nicky Barber is passionate about supporting families. She graduated with her BA Honor Degree in Childhood Studies from the University of Jersey.
Nicky has two young and energetic sons aged 5 and 14 months. Her eldest son Rafael sparked Nicky's obsession with sleep. Rafael was infamous in their circle of friends for his ability to cope with such a lack of sleep. He would wake frequently throughout the night, and from about 12 months old, he would be up and ready for the day from around 4 in the morning. Nicky found herself attempting to accept that this is just who he is, and maybe he doesn't need much sleep to thrive. She would take him out for walks and bike rides to embrace the additional time with her young son and have the quiet lanes to herself while the rest of the world was still sleepy.
However, as the years passed by and a new baby joined the family, sleep deprivation started to take its toll on the whole family, and something had to change. After many conversations with friends and family, Nicky decided that her passion for supporting children and families and her empathy for sleep deprivation could be the ultimate combination to help not only her own family but others as well.
Nicky went on to qualify as a Level 6 Paediatric Sleep Practitioner, gaining knowledge in the physiology and psychology of sleep, the benefits of good sleep hygiene and routines, supporting families with twins, and common sleep challenges. Providing better sleep for children with additional needs and promoting government guidelines on safe sleep practices are also important.
Since Qualifying, Nicky has been able to put her passion into practice. With her newfound knowledge, creativity, and consistency, she has been able to improve the sleep of both her clients and Rafael. Thanks to Nicky's expertise, Rafael now enjoys a full night's sleep until almost 6 in the morning. This transformation has not only improved Rafael's well-being but also enhanced the overall quality of life for their entire family.
Nicky is confident that she can support families in their quest for better sleep. If you would like to know more about Dream Catcher Sleep Practitioner, email nicolabarber2024@outlook.com and book a free 15-minute discovery call to identify areas of sleep challenges and discuss how Nicky can help.
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