Who this is for · Trauma
Craniosacral therapy and trauma
Trauma lives not only in the mind but in the body — in patterns of bracing, holding and vigilance that the thinking brain cannot simply switch off. Craniosacral therapy meets the nervous system directly and without force, offering a way to soften what has been held, at a pace that feels safe.
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How it helps
A different kind of change, one that begins with safety.
Safety
Restore a felt sense of safety
The work begins with helping your nervous system recognise that, right now, you are safe.
Release
Soften held patterns
Long-held bracing — in the jaw, pelvis or breath — can begin to ease, often without reliving the original experience.
Pace
Work at your pace
Trauma-informed practice means you remain in charge. Nothing is pushed; the body leads.
You may recognise
If any of this feels familiar, this work is for you.
- A body that feels permanently 'on guard' or braced
- Difficulty relaxing, even in safe situations
- Shallow breath or a tight jaw that never fully lets go
- Recovery from a difficult or medicalised birth
- The effects of past overwhelm that still live in the body
- A sense of being disconnected or 'not really here'
What to expect
Gentle, fully clothed, and led entirely by you.
Trauma-informed sessions are always led by you. The touch is light and often barely perceptible, and you remain clothed and in control throughout. There is no need to tell your story or revisit difficult events. The focus is on what your nervous system needs in the present moment to feel safe enough to soften.
Also helpful for
This work supports many chapters of life.
The same gentle approach, meeting a different need.
You don't have to carry this alone.
Your first step doesn't need to be dramatic. It can begin with a quiet, pressure-free conversation.
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