Dr Cassie’s Sleep Clinic is led by Consultant Community Paediatrician, Dr Dolly who specialises in child development. We understand how vital good-quality sleep is for a child’s health, emotional wellbeing, and development and how disrupted sleep can affect the whole family.
Sleep difficulties are common and can be influenced by many different factors. When both you and your child are exhausted, it can be hard to know where to start. Our clinic is here to help you understand what’s going on and to support you in finding practical, effective solutions.
Before Your Appointment (60min consultation, £415.00)
To help us gain a clear picture of your child’s sleep, we may ask you to:
- Complete a sleep diary, detailing your child’s sleep patterns
- Fill in a parent questionnaire covering relevant medical, developmental, and background information
During the Appointment
At your appointment, the Consultant will:
- Take a thorough medical and developmental history
- Discuss your child’s sleep in detail
- Carry out a clinical examination where appropriate
Together, we will work with you and your child to develop an individualised sleep management plan.
Treatment and Support
Recommendations may include:
- Behavioural strategies and sleep hygiene approaches, which are often the first line of support
- Medication, such as melatonin, where appropriate — for example, for sleep-onset or sleep-maintenance difficulties associated with developmental conditions
Ongoing follow-up and support may also be recommended. We work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including:
- Occupational therapists
- Speech and language therapists
- Clinical psychologists
- Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists
Important Information
Our clinic does not provide sleep investigations such as sleep studies. If your child has symptoms such as noisy breathing at night or you are concerned about sleep apnoea, we recommend discussing this with your GP, who can advise on appropriate referrals.
We look forward to working with you and supporting your family towards better sleep.