When talking about it isn’t enough.

There are times when words fail us – not because we lack insight, but because the body is carrying something that talking alone cannot reach. If you have ever left a therapy session feeling more overwhelmed than when you arrived, you will know exactly what I mean.

Craniosacral therapy works differently. Rather than revisiting difficult experiences through conversation, it works directly with the body’s own intelligence — gently, precisely, and without force.

About Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a natural way of helping our bodies to rest and recover. It recognises that we all have an inherent capacity to self-heal and aims to support this by working with the source of symptoms on every level, whether mental, physical or emotional.

CST is appropriate for all ages, from new-born babies to the elderly and can be used through pregnancy. It works well on its own, or in conjunction with traditional Western medicine, to provide an integrated system of care.

Craniosacral therapy is especially effective in pain management, in aiding recovery from stress and for pre and post-natal care.

Patients often report feeling a deep sense of calmness after a craniosacral therapy session. They may have an increased clarity of mind and a feeling of well-being. A number of sessions, as part of a holistic treatment plan can help patients recover from stress. Research shows that it is also helpful in treating post-traumatic stress. 

How it works

The craniosacral system encompasses the brain, spinal cord, and the membranes and fluid that surround and protect them. Subtle rhythmic movements run through this system continuously, and disruptions to that rhythm — caused by stress, trauma, injury, or emotional overload — can affect the whole body.

During a session, you lie fully clothed on a treatment table. Using a very light touch — no heavier than the weight of a small coin — I listen to what your body is holding and support it in releasing what it no longer needs. Sessions are deeply restful. Many people experience a profound sense of calm during and after treatment.

What it can help with

Craniosacral therapy is particularly effective for:

• Stress, burnout, and nervous system overwhelm
• Anxiety and emotional exhaustion
• Chronic pain and tension
• Trauma held in the body
• Headaches and migraines
• Fatigue and sleep difficulties
• Recovery from injury or illness

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My own experience

I came to craniosacral therapy at a point of physical and emotional collapse. I had been through a prolonged period of extreme stress at work, and talking therapy — rather than helping — was simply reconnecting me with an impossible situation and making things worse.

After a single session of craniosacral therapy, I walked out of the treatment room feeling calm and full of vitality. I could not believe the difference one session had made. My situation was unchanged — I returned to the same stress — but over a course of sessions, I learned to connect with my own body in a new way. I learned how to resource myself. And that inner shift gave me what I needed to change my external situation and move toward a healthier life. That experience is why I trained in this work, and why I continue to offer it.

What to expect

Sessions last approximately one hour. A course of treatment is recommended for lasting results, though many people notice a significant shift after the first session.

I offer craniosacral therapy at The Balance Clinic in Harley Street, London and Haven House Children’s Hospice, London (private clinics, not open to the public).

You can book a treatment with me at Ashlins Natural Health Centre in Walthamstow

Contact Farrukh

Book online now: https://ashlins.janeapp.co.uk/#/craniosacral-scenar-focusing-therapy