Cowell 'seeking insomnia help from McKenna'

Simon Cowell has begun taking lessons with Paul McKenna to help cure his insomnia, according to sources.

The X Factor judge reportedly has difficulty sleeping and unwinding - said to be brought on by his long work hours - and has asked hypnotist McKenna for sessions.

According to The Sun, a source revealed: "Paul is helping Simon with his insomnia. Although Simon stays up late, even when he wants to sleep, he has trouble doing so.

"They are good friends so when Simon told him, Paul wanted to help. Paul probably isn't charging him much."

McKenna previously wrote the self-help book I Can Make You Sleep.