"I came across Dimitri while doing a desperate online search at 3am for anyone who could help with the insomnia which was threatening to drive me round the proverbial bend. I called Dimitri the following day and explained the situation and he immediately made a good impression by listening, responding with kindness and empathy, and booking me in for an assessment. Given how distressed I was, this was much appreciated.
Throughout our sessions, Dimitri was positive, compassionate and friendly. He is clearly highly intelligent and knowledgeable but also very accessible and he has a good sense of humour. I can’t really fault the help he gave me in overcoming my sleep problems and his commitment to helping his patients is impressive. Thanks to him (and to the Sleepio programme) I now sleep again. My sleep is far from perfect and some nights are better than others but on the whole, I sleep. I am no longer trying to survive in a sleep-deprived, anxious and distressed state and I can function again. Sleep will probably remain an issue I can’t take for granted, and I must be careful not to slip into bad habits, but at least for now, and thanks to Dimitri’s help, I can focus on other things."
“Dr. Gavriloff’s clear, detailed explanation of sleep mechanisms helped me understand and deal with the root cause of my sleep problems almost instantly. What I found most useful however, was that many of the lessons I learned from Dr. Gavriloff are also applicable to other areas of life as well. After only one session, the tools and advice that Dr. Gavriloff gave me worked like magic, and those sleepless nights and anxiety soon became a thing of the past.”
“I just wanted to get in touch to let you know I’m still sleeping really well, no more sleeping tablets, and the improvement in my quality of life is just life changing. I can’t thank you enough for your support!”
“The tools Dr Dimitri gave me has helped me so much and discussing progress and ideas each week were days I looked forward too. If I had a few nights where I slept I couldn’t wait to tell Dr Dimitri. The support and help the Doctor gave is thoroughly recommended for anyone suffering with insomnia and would just say to anyone thinking about seeking help. Just call Dr Dimitri as he can help.”
“As fellow clinician, I really appreciate Dimitri’s calm & reassuring consulting style. He has been really helpful with my daughter’s sleep problems. He is incredibly knowledgeable in this area and I am extremely grateful for his help”
“Having been a poor sleeper for most of my adult life (I’m now in my early forties), but never been worried about it, that changed after some poor health. Believing that a lack of sleep was holding me back from the full potential of my recovery, I was told about Sleep Well Oxford.
The initial consultation and subsequent follow ups were helpfully held on the phone and video call, so travel was no issue. Dr Gavriloff’s excellent bedside manner (how appropriate for the subject) made our weekly sessions something I would look forward to, as they were a good mixture of assistance in searching for the reasons behind poor sleep in the past, almost all of which can be attributed to poor sleep discipline, and praise for sticking to the programme. The course I followed was methodical, simply laid out, self administered and easy to understand, and the benefits were quick to reveal themselves. I didn’t say easy. Since the first step was wanting to help myself, I was determined to get through the early parts, which required some will power.
Now, with a better routine now established and an understanding of the principles, but still with some steps to achieve, I’ve been given my independence, but with the option of contacting Dr Gavriloff at any time for advice or reassurance. I am sure there will be tough nights, but I’m much more confident of getting through them. Sincere thanks from a patient well on the way to full recovery in many ways.”
“After 18 months, I was desperate to escape the dreaded Zopiclone tablets that are said to alleviate insomnia. Luckily, I was eventually introduced to the psychologist, Dr Dimitri Gavriloff.
My initial Skype interview with Dimitri relieved any initial anxiety I had and I quickly took to his positive but friendly approach,. He described the function of circadian rhythms and their interaction with the brain, all in a simple vocabulary that I could follow. From there he described the training program and how it was integrated with recent scientific research into sleep problems and treatment. Finally, the weekly chart was explained that I would be required to complete each morning. It is incredible that after 6 weeks, I now sleep on average up to seven hours per night. The lifting of anxiety has improved my mental outlook. On reflection, I do wonder at the simplicity of the program - all that is required from the patient is tenacity! Dr Gavriloff’s patience and relaxed manner were key to my success and in ensuring that I maintained the specified sleep routine. Indeed, after 3 weeks, I looked forward to the hourly sessions as not only did they include a confirmation of my smooth progress but a great deal of humour and kindness.”
