I’m a proud wife and a mum to two adorable girls, Scarlette and Serena.
We call the Inner West of Sydney home, and when I’m not chasing sleep solutions, you’ll
often find me pursuing my passion for travel , food and the ocean
What led me down the path of becoming a sleep consultant?
Well, let me tell you a little secret… I’ve been in the same sleep-deprived boat as many of
you have.
My first daughter, Scarlette, made sure I got a taste of sleepless nights, which led me down the vortex of the bewildering world of baby sleep. She was waking up every two hours, and I was, to put it mildly, a sleep-deprived mess. Feeding struggles added another layer to the chaos!
Enter my second bundle of joy, Serena, who brought a new challenge. This included super short, broken naps that demanded a lot of patience and love. Desperate for answers, I sought help from a sleep consultant for my girls. And boy, did it change our lives!
The transformation was incredible, and I couldn’t help but be inspired to share this gift with others. Thus, my journey into the world of sleep consulting began.
One misconception about a child’s sleep that I’m passionate about debunking is the belief that teaching them to sleep means using the crying-out method. Spoiler alert: That’s not the only way, nor my way!
Now, when it comes to the most common challenge I hear from clients, it’s those frequent overnight wake-ups and the bedtime battles that can stretch on for what feels like an eternity. There’s overwhelming information about sleep and babies, and it’s easy to feel lost at sea. That’s where I come in – to be your guiding star in the sleep journey.
Testimonials
We sought Marie’s help for our 3.5 year old son. We had struggled with prolonged bedtimes, multiple night wakes and early starts in the morning (often before 5am). In just a few weeks our life has completely changed! He can fall asleep independently, stay in bed through the night and wait until 6am before rising. Marie was so knowledgeable and supportive throughout the whole process. I can’t recommend her services enough. I only wish we had done it earlier.
Emily
“It’s not an over exaggeration to say that Marie’s help has been life changing! Before we met Marie our 5 month old was waking every hour and needing help to get to sleep, and within nights he was able to soothe himself to sleep within minutes. He is now a happier child with better quality rest and we are much better parents for the extra sleep too! I would recommend Marie to anyone”
Sophy
“The sleep plan that Marie provided for Daisy has given me much needed structure to our day. Prior to this, Daisy was catnapping and unable to connect her sleep cycles and it was becoming impossible to manage. Following Marie’s plan and guidance has helped her connect her sleep cycles and drop both of her night feeds by herself. She now sleeps through the night and is able to settle and resettle herself. I am so grateful for all the help Marie has given me and how responsive she has been to by never-ending questions!!”
Alli
“ It sounds cliche but Marie’s help was life changing for me as a sleep deprived Mum. I’d read all of the sleep books but nothing was working. Our 6 month old had had a rocky start, she’d had hip dysplasia so we’d gotten into this tough co-sleeping pattern, had no real routine during the day as I though that is what she wanted and she wasn’t wanting to try any new solids. When we met Marie on zoom she understood our goals of wanting to help our daughter to sleep independently, and sleep for longer stints as we know good sleep helps babies in their growth and development. From night two we went from our baby night feasting (literally on demand latched to my boob) to her being in her own cot in her own room with only one wake up! Marie taught me it’s all about timing! She helped me with a cap-napping schedule for on the go and help with a comforter that our little girl loves. After a few weeks our daughters demeanour even changed, she was happier, looked rested and didn’t cry when we put her down. Marie gave us the guidance we needed, the push in the right direction and now we have a happy sleeping household. I don’t like to tell other mothers what to do as I know how infuriating that can be, but I’ve found myself recommending Marie over and over. Her friendly approach, the fact she’s always contactable and is coming up with new solutions makes her different than any other sleep consultant/ sleep plan you can get in a book. Think of it as an investment to your families future happiness…you won’t regret it.”
Kara
“Up until a month ago, we had a total of two nights where our precious girl had slept through (and that was using the definition of 5 hours+ at a time). We went to Tresilian (and failed), I read all of the books, saw a sleep specialist paediatrician and adjusted her routine at least three times based on what the parenting forums and books told me was age appropriate. I was desperate when we came to Marie, as we were experiencing up to 15 wakings a night for a 9 month old. Marie has turned it all around for us. It was hard work, but with her support, knowledge and cheering us on from the sidelines, we have done it. Our baby now sleeps 12 hours overnight with no wakeups and has consistent day sleeps (which are a continued work in progress but a HUGE improvement). Thank you for giving me my life and “bounce” back from our first decent sleeps in over nine months.”
