Safe, grounding touch and holding
Somatic Touch Therapy and Cuddle Therapy are two names for a modalities that use gentle touch, holding, presence, attention and care according to your needs.
The name doesn’t matter so much; how you feel is the important part! These modaliites regulate the body and can give emotional, mental and spiritual support; a feeling of belonging and reduction in anxiety, stress and pain.
They can also be used to overcome relational challenges and blockages.
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- Who I work with
- What a session is like
- Pricing
- Testimonials
- Media
- Code of Conduct
Who I work with
All different kinds of people seek Somatic Touch/Cuddle Therapists for many reasons. Here are some examples of past Embrace Connections clients.
- People experiencing loneliness
- who want a certain type of touch and intimacy they don’t have access to in their personal lives
- who are going through a life transition (ending a relationship, moving city, living in a foreign country, etc)
- Carers
- who are constantly giving caring touch, and want to relax and receive it for a while instead
- Straight women
- who want masculine intimacy without the complexity of a relationship
- Gay men (closeted or not)
- who want masculine intimacy without the complexity of a relationship
- Survivors of trauma or abuse
- who want to work with touch in a safe environment
- who want to rewrite their stories around touch and men
- who want to overcome unhelpful physiological responses
- Physically disabled people
- who do not receive much caring touch
- who sometimes receive medicalized touch only
- Neurospicy individuals
- who want to learn and practice the physical and social dynamics of touch and intimacy
- Religious people
- who do not get their touch needs met in their church community
- who feel alienated by their community’s views on touch and intimacy
If you resonate with any of these groups, send me a message and see if Somatic Touch Therapy or Cuddle Therapy are right for you. If you have other needs that aren’t represented on this list, get in touch! I would love to see if I can support you.
I am delighted to work with all people without prejudice. This includes people of any ethnicity, cultural background, class, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, relationship structure, body type, physical ability, neurodiversity etc.
I am sex-positive, a queer ally, poly-informed, and kink-informed.
What a session is like
Sessions are for one person, and last beween 1 and 4 hours. We meet in your home or my studio space in Fishponds, Bristol.
It all relies on a foundation of safety and comfort. We begin with a moment to arrive together and settle. We discuss the rules and expectations for the session, including consent and communication tools.
What happens during a session?
Every client has different needs and desires for their cuddle session.
Some physical options include:
- Sharing space
- Hand holding
- Eye gazing
- Sitting next to eachother
- Hugging
- Cuddling in various positions
- Holding and being held
- Gentle touch, stroking
- Simple massage
- Co-created movement
- Dance
- Role Play and Scenarios
- Games
- …and more!
At the end of the day, A cuddle session is for you. It is a platonic and consensual exploration of your needs and desires. The most important thing is how you feel. Together, we can figure out exactly what you want to do!
- Some people know exactly what they want.
- Some like to switch things up frequently.
- Some people are chatty.
- Some people like to have conversation about various topics.
- Some people need very frequent checkins.
- Others are less sure, and so I suggest some options to try.
- Others prefer to go slow and remain on one thing for longer.
- Others prefer silence.
- Others prefer to stay focussed on the dynamic in the room.
- Others prefer less frequent checking in.
Somatic Touch/Cuddle Therapy is adapted to your individual needs
Pricing
A 1 hour session costs £75. 1.5 hours is £110, 2 hours are £140 and 3 hours are £200. Concession pricing is available for all sessions. Please contact me if price is a barrier. Payment must be made before the session starts by BACS, PayPal, crypto or cash.
Also, a special Early Bird price is available before 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Testimonials
As seen in the media!
Embrace Cuddle Therapy
I am a certified Cuddle Therapist with Cuddle Professionals International based in Bristol, UK. https://www.cuddle-professionals.co.uk/.
I am strong, and gentle; passionate but calm; caring and accommodating. I am intuitive and communicative. I will strive to understand your needs, so I can give you the support you want, in the way you want it.
I hold a calm, empathetic and warm space. I will work with you to create the perfect environment for you.
Code of Conduct
In order to ensure safety and comfort during a somatic touch/cuddle session, we must both agree to the following:
- All clients must be 18 years or older.
- Alcohol or other intoxicants must not be consumed before the session.
- Somatic Touch/Cuddle sessions are not sexual. All touching, both given and received, will be professional and non-sexual.
- Both parties will practice consent and respect personal boundaries at all times.
- Both parties will remain clothed, and will keep their hands outside the clothes at all times.
- Cleanliness and adequate hygiene is required by both parties. This specifically includes showering, teeth brushing, wearing clean clothes and no strong scents worn.
- Both parties will communicate if they feel emotionally or physically uncomfortable or concerned at any time during the session.
- The client can end the session at any time.
- Somatic Touch/Cuddle Therapy is not a substitute for proper medical consultation for physical, mental and psychological illnesses and may not be suitable for everyone.
- Somatic Touch/Cuddle Therapy is not advised for people suffering from major psychiatric disorders.
- Client Data is stored in compliance with GDPR and ICO requirements.
- No specific information regarding the client will ever be shared with another party unless the client gives written permission to use personal information. This includes information shared during a meeting, session, over email, text, phone conversation, etc.
- Photographs and videos will not be taken during the session unless explicitly agreed in writing.
- Any pictures or video recordings, and their intended purpose, must be discussed and agreed upon in writing before a session begins. They may not be used for purposes outside of the written agreement.
- Payment for each session is required prior to the start of a session using BACS, PayPal or cash.
- There is a 24 hour cancellation policy. An appointment canceled within 24 hours will be non-refundable.
- Should the therapist interpret the client’s actions as inappropriate, unprofessional or a risk to their safety, they reserve the right to terminate the session immediately with no warning or refund given.
- The therapist reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
- The therapist will not be held responsible for any property loss that may occur, or for any injuries that may result from a session.