NURTURING SLEEP NATURALLY;
NO SLEEP TRAINING
Gentle, root-cause sleep support for babies and children.
Sleep is a vital biological process, and when it’s not happening smoothly, there’s usually a reason why. I work with families to uncover the underlying causes of sleep disruptions and guide them through gentle, responsive strategies that support healthy, lasting sleep without using traditional sleep training methods.
Hi, I’m Shereen Nielsen, your Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, passionate family advocate, wife to a loving husband, and room-sharing, homeschooling, crunchy mum to two beautiful children.
With over 8 years of experience and more than 4,000 families supported, I help parents improve their child’s sleep using a gentle, responsive, and evidence-informed approach. My work is rooted in respect for your instincts, your values, and your unique parenting style.
My journey into sleep consulting began not in a classroom, but in my own home, navigating the exhaustion and confusion of severe sleep deprivation with my first baby. I knew something wasn’t right, but no one truly listened. That frustration became my mission: to be the person who does listen, who believes you when you say something feels off, and who works with you to find the missing piece.
As a room-sharing parent myself, I don’t believe in rigid rules or cookie-cutter solutions. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to approach sleep; only your way, and what works for your child. Whether you’re contact napping, bed-sharing, night feeding, or moving toward more independent sleep, I’ll meet you with curiosity, compassion, and tailored support that aligns with your parenting style and not someone else’s expectations.
I want you to know: wanting change doesn’t make you selfish. You are not just a mother; you are a whole person. It’s okay to feel touched out, to want your evenings back, or to crave even just five minutes a day to feel like yourself again. That desire for rest, identity, and emotional space is not a failure; it’s human. Supporting your child’s needs should never mean ignoring your own.
My process goes far deeper than just settling techniques. I consider emotional wellbeing, sleep history, feeding patterns, birth and medical experiences, nervous system regulation, and even physiological factors like airway health, oral development, and nutrient levels.
Sleep is a biological function and when it’s disrupted, there’s always a reason.
If you're feeling exhausted, dismissed, or unsure where to turn next, please know you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to support you with clarity, compassion, and a partnership that honours both your child’s needs and your parenting values.
I'd love to work with you to restore healthy, peaceful sleep for your little one, for you and your whole family.
Certifications
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Infant and Child Sleep Consultant
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Baby Sleep Consultant
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Institute of Parenting Support Services
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Birth and Postpartum Doula at Doula Training Academy
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Professional Breast Feeding Course at Maternal Instincts
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IICT Natural Therapist
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Tongue Tie Institute
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Hypnobirthing Australia
Qualifications
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Infant and Child Sleep Consultant
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Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Training Provider
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Birth and Postpartum Doula
ABOUT BASMA
My journey into sleep consulting began during one of the most overwhelming seasons of my life, when I was drowning in exhaustion, self-doubt, and quiet hopelessness as a first-time Mum.
From the day she was born, my daughter was labelled a “bad sleeper.” She struggled deeply with sleep, and like so many new parents, I was told repeatedly that this was normal...that I just had to “ride it out,” lower my expectations, and survive. So that’s exactly what I did. I pushed through each day, running on empty, hoping and praying that one day things would magically improve.
But the truth is, what my daughter was experiencing wasn’t normal at all.
She was waking for three to four hours overnight, taking hours to fall asleep at bedtime, and starting her day between 4–5am, every single day. Our nights were long, our days were foggy, and as a family, we were completely exhausted. We were struggling, but like so many parents, we suffered silently, assuming this was just part of motherhood.
I persevered like this for 13 months until I became pregnant with my second child, my son. That was the moment everything shifted. I knew, deep down, that our situation was no longer sustainable. I couldn’t continue down this path while preparing to welcome a newborn. Something had to change.
That’s when I found Shereen and reached out for support.
Working with Shereen as a client was truly life-changing. For the first time, I was given clear information, compassionate guidance, and a deeper understanding of why my daughter was struggling with sleep, not just what to do about it. The approach was gentle, respectful, and responsive, and the results were nothing short of astonishing.
As our family’s sleep improved, something else began to grow alongside it; a deep and profound passion for infant and child sleep. I realised how many parents were walking the same path I had walked, believing they simply had to endure it. That realisation sparked a calling within me. What began as a personal journey soon became a professional one, and I chose to pursue sleep consulting as a career.
I undertook my certification with Shereen, and studied the Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Course. Shereen mentored me through my studies and educated me at an outstanding level.
Today, it is my mission to guide and support parents who feel lost, exhausted, and unsure, just as I once did. I am deeply passionate about helping families achieve better sleep without fear, pressure, or sleep training methods that don’t align with their values. Because chronic sleep deprivation isn’t something parents should have to “just get through,” and struggling children aren’t broken or failing.
My goal is simple: to ensure that no parent feels alone in their sleep journey.
Together, using gentle techniques, evidence-informed guidance, and a loving, holistic approach, we can create meaningful change. We can support your child to achieve restorative, fulfilling sleep — and in doing so, support the wellbeing of your entire family.