What Is Craniosacral Therapy (CST)?

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

What Is Craniosacral Therapy Used For?: Sometimes called Cranial Sacral Therapy, craniosacral therapy (CST) is a complementary and wellbeing non-invasive, hands-on bodywork therapy technique (usually performed by osteopaths, chiropractors, and massage therapists).

The goal is to aid in supporting your body’s congenital ability to balance, restore and help heal itself, as well as helping to reduce stress and enhance underlying energy.

CST can be used alone or as part of a broader treatment programme. It consists of gentle massage therapy focusing on the bones of the head, neck and sacrum.

Craniosacral therapy can be used on adults, children and babies (there are a host of benefits for newborns who suffer head trauma during delivery) and may be used as part of treatment for many conditions including:

migraines and headaches
autism
constipation
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
disturbed sleep cycles and insomnia
scoliosis
learning disabilities
sinus infections
neck pain
fibromyalgia
recurrent ear infections or colic in infants
temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
babies having difficulty latching onto the breast
mood disorders like anxiety or depression
difficult pregnancies
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

HQ Wellbeing Therapists Working With Craniosacral Therapy

During a CST session, you will usually be lying on your back for your treatment, and it’s best to wear loose, thin clothing. Clients report feeling deeply relaxed, and some experience mild and pleasurable psychedelic symptoms like seeing colours, sensing pulsations, feeling pins and needles or hot and cold feelings. CST sessions last about 45-50 minutes.

Below is a selection of our current wellbeing therapists who are fully trained to work with clients seeking craniosacral therapy using different types of therapy modalities and a wide range of techniques.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision for you and it is important that you work with the right practitioner and that both feel comfortable working together.

Marina Collard Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist E8

Marina Collard:
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (CSTA)

Works: Face-2-face
Based At: Haggerston

What Does Craniosacral Therapy Help With?

What can you expect from Craniosacral therapy?: CST treatment will start with a therapist listening to your body’s rhythms by holding the relevant parts of your body, and proceed to gently manipulate the bones in your skull, spine and pelvis in order to normalise the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system.

We want you to feel able to discuss any questions or worries with your wellbeing therapist. This is important in order for you to progress your wellbeing therapy. If you feel like you still need some more help in your decision then get in touch with us using the form at the bottom of this page (‘Can I Contact You For Advice About Therapy?’) and someone will guide you through the process.

These are some of the additional therapy issues we deal with that are closely related to Craniosacral therapy.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

Disabilities and Learning Difficulties thumb

Learning Difficulties & Disabilities

Helping people manage the psychological impact of these & other issues

Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Depression thumb

Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

Autism

Finding ways to manage your life in a way that is healthy for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Craniosacral Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply fill out the form below in confidence, and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored for the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced rate therapy, to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

Mon-Fri	07:00 – 24:00
Sat	09:00 – 24:00
Sun	09:00 – 20:00

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

HQ Wellbeing Therapists Working With Craniosacral Therapy

Marina Collard:
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (CSTA)

Marina Collard:

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (CSTA)