This kind of therapy provides safe human connection through platonic touch.

That can happen through lots of physical touch in the session (all led by you, step by step, and only with your wholehearted consent).

Equally, it might involve just a little touch (or none!) and plenty of talking - talking about barriers or traumas you're dealing with, and ways to safely invite more caring platonic touch into your everyday life.

It all depends on the needs you bring on the day and how you decide you want to meet them, with my support.

I'll ask you how you are and what you're looking for in the session, then we'll come to an agreement to respect each other's boundaries and communicate honestly.

Then there will be lots of platonic touch options for you to choose from, including hand-holding, sitting side by side or back to back, hugging, cradling, spooning, and pretty much anything else platonic that we're both comfortable with on the day. (For details of some limits on what we can do, please see the code of conduct.)

Or you might choose to spend (some of) your session talking through any barriers you face to experiencing platonic touch, and ways to access more touch in your everyday life. Read more

All kinds of people! Platonic touch therapy is for everyone, regardless of confidence level, race or ethnicity, gender, age, (dis)ability, sexual orientation, size or appearance.

Reasons for coming to a cuddle session include isolation, not having people around who like to share platonic touch, and wanting to overcome difficulties around touch in a safe and caring context.

Getting extra cuddles and touch, and feeling confident to communicate about your touch needs, can improve your physical and mental health in lots of ways.

After sessions, cuddle therapy clients often say they feel comforted, accepted, safe, peaceful and blissful.

And here are some of the documented benefits of nurturing touch, adapted from a summary at the Cuddlist website:

• It alleviates loneliness
• It decreases symptoms of anxiety and depression
• It enhances your mood
• It builds your self-esteem
• It lowers your blood pressure
• It boosts your immune system

Yes, it is! In our society, many people assume that they can only get extended, close, comforting contact within a sexual encounter. But a cuddle session provides that in a purely platonic way.

For more information on how we make sure the session stays within platonic boundaries, please read my code of conduct.

In a cuddle session, you're getting the chance to relax and spend time in close contact with another warm body. So, although the session is totally platonic, it's possible to experience some arousal. But that's okay - that's what bodies (sometimes) do!

As long as sexual arousal is not encouraged or pursued, we can continue with the session, making adjustments so that the focus remains on caring platonic touch.

For more details, see my code of conduct.

I understand that touch hunger is a big issue in our society, and not everyone who could benefit from a professional session has a lot of money to spare. If that applies to you, I hear you and I care.

I can offer some reductions for block bookings. Also, if you sign up for my newsletter, you'll hear about any lower-cost opportunities such as funded sessions and hug cafes.

If you have any mobility issues or other access issues that would prevent you coming to my usual venue, please get in touch and we can talk about other options.

Ill health can be very isolating - this is especially frustrating when you consider that socialising and cuddling can boost your immunity.

If there's anything I can do to help you attend a session in a way that's safe for you, e.g. wearing a mask or taking any other precautions, please let me know.