If you’re exploring a career in sleep consulting, you may be wondering what training involves, who it’s suitable for, and what support looks like once you begin. At Little Dreams Consulting, we’ve built our training and franchise model to be both accessible and highly supportive, giving you everything you need to access expert training and build a successful and sustainable sleep consulting business.
Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about becoming a Little Dreams sleep consultant.
Who can undertake our sleep consultant training?
Our sleep consultant training is open to anyone who is passionate about helping families with sleep challenges. This includes parents, career changers, and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds.
You do not need previous sleep or business experience to be successful in this field. What matters most is your commitment to the training, your willingness to learn, and your desire to support families with care and professionalism.
Our programme is built on strong foundations of evidence-based practice and outcome-focused support. We place a strong emphasis on professionalism, ethical working, and genuine care for both the families we support and our wider Little Dreams community.
What is included in the Little Dreams sleep training course?
Our sleep consultant training is a comprehensive programme that combines an in-depth initial training course with a full year of ongoing development and support. This blend of learning ensures you are fully prepared both clinically and commercially as you begin working with families.
We are proud that our course is the only sleep consultant training in the UK approved by the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants.
Your initial training covers all key areas of sleep consultancy practice, including:
- Sleep and its psychology
- The science of sleep
- Bedtime techniques and settling approaches
- Working with older children
- Understanding naps and nap transitions
- Crying, attachment, and responsive approaches
- The client journey from start to finish
- Conducting effective sales and support calls
- Analysing sleep questionnaires and sleep patterns
- Delivering email and telephone support
- Building confidence in case analysis
- Closing clients and supporting families effectively
Alongside sleep-specific training, you will also develop essential business skills needed to run a successful consultancy, supported by our wider business and systems training.
We have worked extensively to ensure that our training is delivered by leading experts in their fields, meaning you benefit from world-class knowledge and real-world application from day one.
What makes the Little Dreams sleep training course unique?
What sets Little Dreams Consulting apart is not just the training itself, but the level of ongoing support that follows.
We are the only UK sleep consultant training programme approved by the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, and we combine expert-led education with a highly structured business support model.
When you join Little Dreams, you are not left to figure things out alone once your training is complete. Instead, you are supported through a carefully designed First Year Support Plan (FYSP), where both founders work closely with you throughout your first 12 months in business.
This includes:
- Access to our daily sleep clinic
- Dedicated 1:1 time with the founders, Jenna and Fay
- Client shadowing opportunities
- In-person, territory-based mentoring
- Group roundtable workshops
- Specialist refresher training sessions
After completing your first year, you continue to be supported through ongoing professional development, including supervision, regional meetings, and our annual conference. You will also have access to our internal knowledge base and resources library, available 24/7.
Our aim is simple: to give you everything you need not just to start, but to grow a successful and confident sleep consultancy business.
How long does the Little Dreams sleep training course take?
Our training programme combines both in-person and online learning to create a comprehensive and practical learning experience.
The journey begins with an intensive three-day, face-to-face introductory training led by our founders. This provides you with the core knowledge and practical tools needed to begin working with clients straight away, with ongoing support from the Little Dreams team.
Following this, you will continue your development through the First Year Support Plan, which supports, mentors and trains you for a full 12 months as you grow your business, gain experience, and build confidence.
One of the key benefits of our programme is that within just six months of training, you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants. This is a unique opportunity within UK sleep consultancy training.
Can I work from home as a sleep consultant?
Yes – absolutely.
One of the key advantages of becoming a Little Dreams sleep consultant is the flexibility it offers. You can run your business from home, making it an ideal option for those seeking a better work-life balance or a flexible career.
Most of our sleep support packages are delivered virtually, meaning there is no requirement for office space or significant overheads.
While you will spend time in your local territory attending events, groups, and networking opportunities to grow your business, the core of your work can be delivered remotely.
Some franchisees also choose to offer in-person consultations, but this is entirely optional and dependent on your preference and local demand.
Our final thoughts:
Becoming a sleep consultant with Little Dreams is about more than just training. It is about joining a supported, structured, and evidence-based approach to helping families, while also building a flexible and meaningful business of your own.
If you are passionate about supporting families and ready to invest in your development, we would love to welcome you into the Little Dreams community – get in touch and let’s chat!
