Dr. Maja Schaedel

Dr. Maja Schaedel is a highly regarded Clinical Psychologist specialising in sleep disorders, including insomnia, trauma-related sleep issues, and sleep problems associated with menopause. She co-founded The Good Sleep Clinic in 2019, where she and her team provide evidence-based treatments for sleep difficulties through psychological therapy. A renowned keynote speaker on sleep and mental health, Maja encapsulates lessons from her 20 year-long career into keynote speeches that are instrumental in learning how to elevate lifestyles.

Maja studied at some of the UK’s premier institutions – obtaining her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Manchester, Master’s from University of Sussex and Doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University. Her resume is rife with prominent appointments at various NHS trusts. She started her career as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist at Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust and has since held positions such as Head of Psychological Therapies at the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Principal Clinical Psychologist at the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

Maja integrates approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her treatments. Her work spans across various sectors, from private clinics to the NHS, including her role at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, where she treats patients with complex sleep disorders. She is also a Visiting Lecturer at the Canterbury Christ Church University, her alma mater. In her role at The Good Sleep Clinic, Maja employs her expertise in insomnia, sleep difficulties and trauma to ensure that people struggling with these issues are provided with the necessary psychological treatment.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Maja has made significant contributions to treating sleep difficulties. Additionally, Dr. Maja Schaedel frequently works with trauma-related sleep disorders, using specialised therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. Her work also extends to addressing sleep problems related to menopause, helping women navigate the hormonal and emotional challenges that affect sleep during this life stage. Her work is often featured in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Bloomberg, Grazia, Glamour, and The Independent, to name a few.

Dr. Maja Schaedel is one of the UK’s leading sleep experts and is often called upon stages such as Pause Live Menopause Conference to share her expertise. Now available to hire as a keynote speaker, Dr. Maja Schaedel is able to address the science of sleep, how to get the best sleep of your life and the mental health challenges women can face and they can be overcome. If you are looking for a seasoned keynote speaker for mental health & wellbeing related events, Dr. Maja Schaedel is one of the best choices to hire. Enquire now!