About Me
Hi! I 'm Andreea
Founder of SLEEP STORY Therapy
I created this space for women who are ready to enjoy life by feeling well-rested and energized.
Yes, sometimes life is challenging. And yes, the way our fast-paced modern life and society are built, doesn’t really encourage or support a good night’s sleep.
We hold the key to improving our own sleep and living a well-balanced, fulfilled life.
We all want to do things well, being caring moms, supportive partners, good children to our elderly parents, fun friends, professional colleagues, good neighbours, and responsible citizens. We all want to be seen and appreciated. We think others depend on us, others look up to us and we don’t want to disappoint. We want to be there for people in our lives, to take care of, to give, and to fulfil their needs and wishes. We want to do it all, don’t we?
Thinking this way was exhausting and eventually led me to burnout. Years of sleepless nights brought into my life anxiety, panic attacks, mental fog, emotional irritability, health problems, lack of energy, and lack of joy.
Luckily, not only was I able to overcome all of this, but I made it my mission to specialize in sleep science with the purpose of helping women finally step out of tiredness, and step into their full energy and potential.
Thinking this way was exhausting and eventually led me to burnout. Years of sleepless nights brought into my life anxiety, panic attacks, mental fog, emotional irritability, health problems, lack of energy, and lack of joy.
Luckily, not only was I able to overcome all of this, but I made it my mission to specialize in sleep science with the purpose of helping women finally step out of tiredness, and step into their full energy and potential.
For me, it ALL started to shift when I realized two things:
I DESERVE to REST.
You don’t always have to keep looking for solutions, even when asleep, or be in control or in a constant state of worrying. It’s ok to let go sometimes, to relax your mind and body and to give yourself permission to rest.
It’s OK to put myself FIRST.
It’s not about being self-centered, it’s about prioritizing your own needs, knowing this is a healthy way of filling your own cup first in order to have good things to offer to others.
I am now in my 40s and finally good with myself and life. This does not mean that I am constantly happy. It means I am constantly PRESENT.
In moments of joy, I am truly grateful, I know I deserve them, I take it all in, and fill my cup.
In moments of difficulty, I accept and trust that there is something to learn, even when I can’t see the full picture, and it is especially then when I practice self-care the most to support myself.
By doing this, I am simply amazed by life’s synchronicities, the TRANSFORMATIONS, the leaps both in my personal and professional life.
If right now you are feeling tired emotionally, mentally, or physically; if you are overwhelmed, exhausted, and worried about your ability to sustain your daily life...
In moments of joy, I am truly grateful, I know I deserve them, I take it all in, and fill my cup.
In moments of difficulty, I accept and trust that there is something to learn, even when I can’t see the full picture, and it is especially then when I practice self-care the most to support myself.
By doing this, I am simply amazed by life’s synchronicities, the TRANSFORMATIONS, the leaps both in my personal and professional life.
If right now you are feeling tired emotionally, mentally, or physically; if you are overwhelmed, exhausted, and worried about your ability to sustain your daily life...
You are not alone (and there is nothing wrong with you!)
All you need is REST.
It’s time to find your way towards a restful night’s sleep, and I'm here to support you in writing a new chapter of your sleep's story, one that is filled with energy, bliss, and dreams.
Take the first step right now!
I can’t wait to begin this journey with you!
Andreea
Who am I outside my profession?
I am a human being with strengths and weaknesses, with successes and failures, with moments of sadness and moments of joy.
I always wanted to do better. I always knew I could do better. I have the ability to learn from my own and others’ mistakes and never repeat them. Once I have a realization, no matter how uncomfortable, I stay with it until I figure it out and fix it. I don’t like to put my head in the sand, postpone, or pretend things didn’t happen. I think having this inner honesty helped me evolve and become a better person.
I am present in my life and in contact with my emotions, feeling everything strongly. This made me vulnerable in the past when I didn’t have clear boundaries. But now, being vulnerable is one of my strengths, and it makes me so happy to be able to share them with others from a place of honesty, authenticity and responsibility.
I am grateful for all the people in my life from the past, present, and those whom I am soon going to meet, as I am the result of all the human interactions I've had along the way.
I am extremely grateful for my husband, who’s been my partner for almost a quarter of a century. Wow! It’s humbling to have one person in this world who knows every inch of you and who loves and supports you.I am extremely grateful for my daughter who, just by her graceful presence, teaches me how to become a better person every single day.
But most of all, I am infinitely grateful to myself, for being alive in this amazing world, on beautiful Planet Earth. My most important job is towards myself: to live this life fully, as it is given to me, with its ups and downs; to keep doing my inner work, to learn, to enjoy the good moments as much as I can, to practice trust and faith in the difficult moments, to love and be there for my close ones, and to create impact in as many people’s lives as I can.
I am a human being with strengths and weaknesses, with successes and failures, with moments of sadness and moments of joy.
I always wanted to do better. I always knew I could do better. I have the ability to learn from my own and others’ mistakes and never repeat them. Once I have a realization, no matter how uncomfortable, I stay with it until I figure it out and fix it. I don’t like to put my head in the sand, postpone, or pretend things didn’t happen. I think having this inner honesty helped me evolve and become a better person.
I am present in my life and in contact with my emotions, feeling everything strongly. This made me vulnerable in the past when I didn’t have clear boundaries. But now, being vulnerable is one of my strengths, and it makes me so happy to be able to share them with others from a place of honesty, authenticity and responsibility.
I am grateful for all the people in my life from the past, present, and those whom I am soon going to meet, as I am the result of all the human interactions I've had along the way.
I am extremely grateful for my husband, who’s been my partner for almost a quarter of a century. Wow! It’s humbling to have one person in this world who knows every inch of you and who loves and supports you.I am extremely grateful for my daughter who, just by her graceful presence, teaches me how to become a better person every single day.
But most of all, I am infinitely grateful to myself, for being alive in this amazing world, on beautiful Planet Earth. My most important job is towards myself: to live this life fully, as it is given to me, with its ups and downs; to keep doing my inner work, to learn, to enjoy the good moments as much as I can, to practice trust and faith in the difficult moments, to love and be there for my close ones, and to create impact in as many people’s lives as I can.
Wondering about my credentials and professional certifications?
I was always drawn to human sciences. My professional life has been diverse and has provided me with a lot of experience and knowledge in working with people.
In my youth, I was so lucky to be surrounded by children while working as a classroom teacher. I developed my responsibility, patience and empathy.
After achieving my bachelor's degree in Psychology and finishing my master's degree in Human Resources, I had a great opportunity to join private corporations and become a specialist in my field. I developed collaboration skills, agency and self-confidence.
After moving to Finland and reshaping my whole life, reconsidering my profession seemed a natural way of moving forward and growing.
Therefore, while going through my personal challenges with sleep deprivation, being a Psychologist meant I already had some skills available to help myself. But I needed more, so I started looking deeper to better understand human sleep behaviour. It didn't take long until I became completely fascinated by sleep science. All of a sudden, I was starting to understand what had happened to me, why I wasn’t able to sleep, how my nervous system was working, and also how my brain was working to either support my sleep or sabotage it.
As I was studying sleep and helping my own sleep challenges, I started wondering how many women out there might also need support with their sleep and are looking for help, just like me. I felt deep inside me a strong nudge, an instinct saying: “yes, this is what I want to focus on, this is what I want to do for the rest of my life; I want to be a sleep therapist so I can help women overcome their sleep difficulties and finally enjoy life by feeling well-rested and energized.”
So I complemented my Psychology studies with certifications as a Sleep Science Coach, Stress Management Coach, and Impactful Coach. It was an amazing process in which I developed an incredible sense of authenticity, inner strength, gratitude and purpose.
I am very proud of my professional achievements, but I believe that I am more than my studies and qualifications, that I am able to inspire growth and transformation through the person that I am as a whole, with all my personal and professional experiences, leading by example, and by 'walking my talk'.
I was always drawn to human sciences. My professional life has been diverse and has provided me with a lot of experience and knowledge in working with people.
In my youth, I was so lucky to be surrounded by children while working as a classroom teacher. I developed my responsibility, patience and empathy.
After achieving my bachelor's degree in Psychology and finishing my master's degree in Human Resources, I had a great opportunity to join private corporations and become a specialist in my field. I developed collaboration skills, agency and self-confidence.
After moving to Finland and reshaping my whole life, reconsidering my profession seemed a natural way of moving forward and growing.
Therefore, while going through my personal challenges with sleep deprivation, being a Psychologist meant I already had some skills available to help myself. But I needed more, so I started looking deeper to better understand human sleep behaviour. It didn't take long until I became completely fascinated by sleep science. All of a sudden, I was starting to understand what had happened to me, why I wasn’t able to sleep, how my nervous system was working, and also how my brain was working to either support my sleep or sabotage it.
As I was studying sleep and helping my own sleep challenges, I started wondering how many women out there might also need support with their sleep and are looking for help, just like me. I felt deep inside me a strong nudge, an instinct saying: “yes, this is what I want to focus on, this is what I want to do for the rest of my life; I want to be a sleep therapist so I can help women overcome their sleep difficulties and finally enjoy life by feeling well-rested and energized.”
So I complemented my Psychology studies with certifications as a Sleep Science Coach, Stress Management Coach, and Impactful Coach. It was an amazing process in which I developed an incredible sense of authenticity, inner strength, gratitude and purpose.
I am very proud of my professional achievements, but I believe that I am more than my studies and qualifications, that I am able to inspire growth and transformation through the person that I am as a whole, with all my personal and professional experiences, leading by example, and by 'walking my talk'.
CERTIFICATIONS
Sleep Story Therapy Certifications
*Accredited Coach Training Program
My Clients' Stories
Learn more about Sleep Story Therapy and me through some of my clients' stories!
I have a newborn and I’m facing the challenges of poor night’s sleep. How can I navigate this?
I love my family and want to offer them the best possible life. My career is important too; I love what I do and I’m able to financially provide for my family, but I would like to spend more time with my loved ones. I feel so exhausted and overwhelmed by it all. I am tired, but wired. I can’t get proper rest at night. Even when I do sleep, I don’t feel I have enough energy to go through the day. Can you help me?
I’ve been through major life challenges. Everything feels new and overwhelming, like I don’t even know who I am anymore. I have a constant feeling of restlessness, I can’t sleep and I’m feeling exhausted. I need help.
I’ve tried everything... Would you be able to help me?
How have you helped your clients overcome their sleep issues?
Will you help me find the root cause of my sleeping issues? Will we dig deeper?
I’m not sure where to start, all I want is for someone to take me through to the other side, the ‘restorative sleep’ side.
I don’t have time, I live a busy life; is there any way you could also help me?