The Nurture Owl

SLEEP SUPPORT

Do Any Of These Sound Familiar?

Are you stuck in a cycle of broken nights, exhausting days and wondering why nothing seems to work?

-Are frequent night wakings leaving the family feeling exhausted?

-Does your child have unique sensory, emotional or developmental needs that make sleep more challenging?

-Are naps, bedtime or overnight sleep feeling unpredictable right now?

-Does your child seem anxious, unsettled and need reassurance around sleep and bedtime?

-Are you feeling unsure about how much sleep your baby needs during the day and night?

If any of these feel familiar, I support both neurotypical and neurodivergent children with gradual, personalised sleep support. I am here to guide you in finding a calmer path to restful sleep and together…

Find the Root.

Restore Sleep.

Rebuild Confidence.

Hi, I’m Catherine,

A certified infant and child sleep consultant with specialist training in autism, sensory and anxiety-informed sleep support, offering a gentle, connection-based approach to sleep.

With over 25 years experience managing early years settings and supporting families, I bring extensive knowledge of child development, emotional wellbeing and responsive care into every family I support.

I hold a BA Hons in Childhood Studies, qualified in Special Educational Needs and Montessori education, allowing me to create personalised, child-centred sleep support that respects each childs unique needs, temperament and development.

As a mother of two neurodivergent sons, I also bring personal, lived experience to my approach. One of my sons experienced significant sleep and anxiety challenges, which deepened my understanding of how overwhelming and isolating sleep struggles can feel. That journey is what drives my passion to support parents who may feel exhaustion and disrupted sleep have become ‘the norm’.

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My Approach

Blends evidence-based sleep guidance and Montessori principles with the understanding formed through my Root to Rest Method of connecting rhythm, environment and trust.

I believe healthy sleep grows from strong foundations and connecting each branch of growth with my understanding of child development, neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing we can create a calmer path to rest that will support the whole family.

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Why Families Choose Me?

As a parent myself, I understand the exhaustion and emotions that come with sleepless nights. My advice is shaped by both professional knowledge and real-life experience with my own children.

I work with both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, offering an evidence-based, relationship-led, gradual approach that provides personalised support tailored to each child’s individual needs, development and sensory profile, helping families build strong foundations for restful sleep in a way that feels respectful. realistic and sustainable.

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At the heart of my approach is the Root to Rest Method - a thoughtful framework I created to support sleep growth from the roots up, through understanding and trust, connecting each of the four branches to build key foundations of restful sleep.

Sitting at the centre of my work this approach is designed to support every child as an individual, within a calm, prepared environment, going beyond routines and creating a more thoughtful, personalised and respectful guidance that nurtures each child’s emotional, sensory and developmental needs, whilst supporting independence and wellbeing of the family as a whole.

Root to Rest

‍ ‍Explore Packages..

Sleep looks different for every child - that’s why The Nurture Owl offers two thoughtfully designed packages, each one rooted in understanding and created around you and your family’s individual needs.

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Growing Roots

For babies and children from 5 months - where each small step forward is a new branch in your child’s sleep journey.

Regulated Roots

For neurodivergent children who need a little more understanding and whose sleep needs run a little deeper - specialist support that branches into every part of their unique world.

What Our Families Say..

  • Jody, Southampton

    I had a good, long chat with Nurture Owls about my son who is only just 4. I felt quite alone at the time, with very few people understanding some of the behaviours I see at home. He is very tired late afternoon but struggles to get to sleep if he has a nap. We talked about lots of different tactics for behaviour and quiet time. Its been hugely helpful! Just having someone to discuss it with initially took a weight off my shoulders. But since I’ve implemented a few things thats had an improvement too! Thankyou 💓

  • Heather, Bolton

    I contacted Catherine at The Nurture Owl Support, who I must say was extremely professional and helpful. I have been struggling with bedtimes and night waking for a while. My child is autistic and finds it hard to switch off and settle at night and as soon as he heard the word ‘bedtime’ it became such a stressful time before we even made it up the stairs. The advice and guidance has been amazing and Catherine looked at so many things that we hadnt even thought of! My son is now less stressed at bedtime and sleeps longer most nights! We cant thank Catherine enough for her support.

  • Omowumi, Greater Manchester

    Catherine is hardworking, reliable and a natural leader. Within her role, she consistently delivered high quality care, staff training and professional development, which improved team confidence. Her parent partnerships were excellent - she built strong trust through clear communication and handled concerns with empathy and professionalism. Safeguarding, parent partnerships and compliance were always her priority.