Tracy Hannigan

Sleep Therapist

Evidence-based insomnia treatment and sleep optimisation for women

Sleep Optimisation

Insomnia Treatment

Nightmare Therapies

Perimenopausal Sleep

Sleep-related anxiety

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Tracy Hannigan

Sleep Therapist

Evidence-based insomnia treatment and sleep optimisation for women

About

Tracy is a qualified sleep therapist recognised by The Society for Behavioural Sleep Medicine and works exclusively with adults who have insomnia using only evidence-based approaches. Utilising a coaching approach, she leverages the principles of CBT-I and ACT-I (gold standard approaches for treatment of insomnia) to help support women in reconnecting to their natural ability to sleep. She holds a degree in Psychology, is a Registered Osteopath, Certified Health Coach with a specialism in Behaviour Change, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, Advanced Cognitive Therapy for Insomnia, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia. Tracy believes deeply, through her personal and professional experience, that women can not only improve their sleep but learn the lifetime skill of resilient sleep.

Why I Joined Aeva

"Aeva Health marks a revolutionary improvement in coordinated comprehensive healthcare for women. As a healthcare innovator myself, I'm excited to be part of Aeva and the impact it is having on women's health. Women with sleep issues, often perimenopausal, tend to resign themselves to poor sleep or to medication - and it is truly rewarding to help these women reclaim their natural ability to sleep."

My Approach

Unlike a typical therapist, I do a full pre-assessment prior to our first call so we can spend our first session planning the route forwards (instead of doing admin). We then create a plan together that is based on the evidence of what works, and balanced with what is realistic for you. Every client leaves every session feeling supported, with fresh insights, guided support and a concrete plan. My approach focuses on helping you understand that sleep improvement is not about tricks, tips or forcing, but about setting the stage for it and reducing resistance to poor sleep.

What I Offer

Free Discovery Call

‍20 mins | £0

The Sleep Reboot

‍A brief insomnia therapy package to help improve troubled sleep or sleep anxiety. If you're looking to feel better and more focussed during the day, and want to reduce sleep anxiety and improve your sleep, we'll work together to craft a plan implementing evidence-based approaches to help you meet your goals.

Includes full pre-assessment, 90-minute initial call and 2 x 30-minute follow-ups | 6 weeks | £300

The Sleep Reframe

‍A highly comprehensive insomnia therapy package for significant insomnia with higher anxiety or a need to taper off sleep medication. If you've become unhelpfully obsessed with sleep issues, this extensive package of support will guide you through improving your sleep and navigating the tricky psychological elements of sleep anxiety or the mental side of tapering medication.

Includes full pre-assessment, 90-minute initial call, 5 x 30-minute follow-ups and 12 weeks of Voxer voice note access | 12-16 weeks | £750

Ad Hoc Follow-ups

‍Additional support if needed for further guidance beyond your package.

30-minute one-to-one session | £50

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Qualitications & Expertise

Why Tracy Hannigan is an Aeva Expert

Testimonials

"I have struggled with insomnia for years! I have tried everything to help my waking up multiple times in the night stop and nothing worked! Speaking to a sleep coach was my last resort but I was pleasantly surprised when the advice Tracy gave me actually started working about 4 days after our first call! Tracy has helped me so much and I am finally achieving a good nights sleep where I wake up so much less! I have the techniques now and understand sleep more since working with Tracy! Tracy is so friendly and knowledgeable and I would recommend working with her if you are struggling to sleep!
Thanks again for all your help!!"

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"Truly life changing. I had hit rock bottom, insomnia had completely taken away my ability to function at work, as a mum, at life generally. I was beyond desperate, yet within 3 weeks Tracy had given me my life back. Forget what you thought you knew about sleep hygiene or anything you've tried before. This works!!"

Overcoming 9 Years of Early Waking and Sleep Anxiety

Sarah, 46

The Struggle

For nearly a decade, Sarah struggled with insomnia - taking up to two hours to fall asleep and waking daily at 4am with racing thoughts. Her days were consumed with researching sleep, trying supplements, gadgets, and strict routines. Perfectionistic tendencies around what “ideal” sleep should look like added pressure, making things worse. Despite knowing this, she felt trapped in a cycle of overcontrol and fear around sleep.

Previous Attempts

Avoided medications, tried excessive evening exercise, shifting bedtimes, early cut-offs for food and drink, blackout blinds, noise-cancelling tools, and restructuring her entire schedule around sleep. None of it helped. She felt anxious, reactive, and critical of herself for not “fixing” the problem.

Approach

Tracy focused on rebuilding Sarah’s physical and psychological foundation for sleep. They implemented morning rhythm anchors and adjusted time in bed to reset sleep timing. Tracy also helped Sarah reframe fears around not sleeping, softened her rigid definitions of “perfect” sleep, and worked to release pressure by shifting focus from control to trust.

The Timeline

5 days: Noticeable improvement in falling asleep
1 month: Easier return to sleep after early waking
3 months: Reduced anxiety around mornings, often slept through to her alarm
6 months: Sleeping well consistently, no longer burdened by sleep fears

Current Status

Sarah now sleeps with ease and confidence. Though she still holds some perfectionistic ideas about “ideal sleep,” she recognises this as part of a broader pattern and is seeking further support. Her relationship with sleep, and herself is dramatically improved.

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Restful Sleep After Years of Perimenopausal Insomnia

Jasmine, 52

The Struggle

For three years, Jasmine battled mid-night awakenings with night sweats, followed by prolonged wakefulness and difficulty falling back asleep. Though she could fall asleep easily at bedtime, staying asleep remained a major challenge. Exhausted and mentally drained, she struggled with daytime focus and carried constant frustration over how poorly she felt.

Previous Attempts

Melatonin, sleep hygiene routines, various sleep medications, HRT, and hypnotherapy. While HRT reduced the sweats, the night-time wakings continued, leaving her confused and discouraged.

Approach

Tracy Hannigan worked with Jasmine to reduce the time she spent awake in bed and build a more consolidated sleep window. Despite space constraints at home, they developed creative, sustainable routines. A key focus was breaking the mental loop of “oh no, not again” thinking using calming techniques and structured mindset shifts. Daytime practices helped rewire her focus away from sleep-related frustration.

The Timeline

1 month: Reduced nighttime wakefulness, calmer when awake, deeper sleep, better daytime energy
8 weeks: Stopped catastrophising, only brief normal wakings, returned to sleep with ease
3 months: Sleeping well consistently, no remaining symptoms

Current Status

Jasmine is now back to her vibrant self. Occasional stress-related sleep disruptions no longer trigger anxiety or insomnia — she simply returns to restful sleep once stress passes. Her relationship with sleep is healthy, grounded, and resilient.

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