About Liliana
The science of sleep, with a human touch
I'm Liliana Godinho — a respiratory and sleep physiologist, certified sleep practitioner, and NHS clinician. I founded The Sleeping Cuties because I believe every family deserves restful nights, and every parent deserves to feel supported, not judged.
My story
Why I do this work
I'm Liliana Godinho — Portuguese, proud mum to a wonderful 4-year-old daughter, and someone who knows first-hand just how hard the sleepless nights can be. Having lived through those exhausting early years myself, I understand the worry, the self-doubt, and the desperate need for someone to just tell you it is going to be okay.
My background is in respiratory and sleep physiology. Within the NHS I work specifically with sleep apnea patients — so sleep science is not just my passion, it is my clinical specialism. I see every day how profoundly sleep affects health, wellbeing, and quality of life, for children and adults alike.
I trained as a certified sleep practitioner so I could bring that clinical depth into family life in a practical, accessible way — without rigid rules or one-size-fits-all approaches. The Sleeping Cuties was born from that mission: evidence-based support, shaped entirely around your family, your values, and your child.
Qualifications
Trained to help at every level
Respiratory & Sleep Physiologist
Clinical training in sleep science, sleep disorders, and respiratory physiology — giving me a deeper understanding of sleep than most practitioners.
Certified Sleep Practitioner
Formally trained and certified in infant and child sleep, with expertise across newborns through school-age children.
Evidence-Based Approach
Every method I use is grounded in current sleep research. I stay up to date so you don't have to — and I'll always explain the why behind any recommendation.
NHS Sleep Apnea Specialist
Within the NHS I work specifically with sleep apnea patients — giving me a clinical depth in sleep disorders that directly informs the support I provide to families.
Gentle & Family-Led
I work with your values, not against them. Whether you want a gradual approach or something more structured, I'll build a plan that feels right for your family.
My approach
What makes The Sleeping Cuties different
Most sleep consultants are trained practitioners. I'm also a physiologist — which means I understand the biology of sleep at a level that informs everything I do.
There is no right or wrong way to parent. I'll never push a method you're not comfortable with, and I'll never make you feel like you've done something wrong.
I don't hand out the same plan to every family. Your child, your routine, your home — every plan is built from scratch around you.
Sleep changes as children grow. I'm here for the long haul — whether that's a one-off consultation or continued support as your family evolves.
Ready to work together?
Whether you're exhausted and need help now, or just want to understand your child's sleep better — I'd love to hear from you.
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