Birth is a journey that can be challenging, even the birth that seems totally uncomplicated can bring its problems.
For the Mother there can be issues around the physical body such as restrictions in the pelvis or spine. Imbalances created by the positions of the birth. Emotional issues related to bonding or trauma around the feeling of being out of control, not listened to, or fear of the safety of her baby.
For the baby the journey down the birth canal can have put pressures on different parts of the skull or body. This can create subtle tensions, shock or trauma that then impact on how their systems function. This can affect their feeding/latching on, their sleep patterns, startle reflex, ability to lie flat on their back, response to being in a car, reflux, change in position among other things.
Babies born by C-section can exhibit the same problems as above. As a result of the pressure change around the skull at birth and missing out on the 'massaging' process of a vaginal birth the CranioSacral system may not be fully activated.
CranioSacral therapy is a light touch manual therapy that works with releasing any tensions or restrictions in the CranioSacral system (bones of the head and spine, membranes and fluids that surround and protect the brain and spine) supporting the body to come into balance and alignment.
One of the beauties of this therapy is that the therapist listens with their hands to the body, supporting the body to find its release and equilibrium. Therefore it is not prescriptive instead working with the uniqueness of each individual and meeting their needs.
My first experience working with babies, was with a 3 week old baby who had not stopped crying for the whole of her little life. Beyond quick feeds and half hour naps. It turned out she had been a face presentation and so her face had taken all the pressure of the birth. Gentle touch to release the tension around her nose and cheekbones instantly stopped the crying. She slept for 6 hours straight after the treatment, had stopped crying beyond the normal baby needs and was relaxed and happy.
All ages of children can benefit from this gentle therapy. I have worked with children with all different problems from sleep issues to anger issues. From physical restrictions to being more able to focus. I have worked with children with autism, sensory processing issues, anxiety, pre and post orthodontics, bed wetting, separation anxiety the list goes on.
I am in constant awe of not only what changes this beautiful therapy can bring but at the incredible ability of the body to heal and come back into balance when given the right support.
Client Reviews
After my newborn session with Karen I noticed that my baby had less tension in his hands and neck, he was able to bring his arms down to his sides and was generally more content. I noticed he didn’t startle as easy and he was content feeding off of both sides when breastfeeding as opposed to one.
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I just wanted to touch base to say Alfie has been doing wonderfully! He even loves the car which is a very different experience to the one we had with our other boy Artie! He hated it as a baby! I’m certain the work we did together did wonders for Alfie (and me!).
I have been working with Karen for a few months now and it has been one of the most
transformative experiences of my life. Through her online sessions in Cranial Sacral Therapy, Past Life Exploration, and Ancestral Clearing - delivered entirely by Zoom - I’ve experienced deep healing, clarity, and emotional releases that I didn’t think were possible.
From the very first session, Karen created such a safe, nurturing space that I felt immediately at ease, even though we were connecting virtually. Her calming presence, deep knowledge, and intuitive guidance have helped me access parts of myself I didn’t even know were waiting to be healed and I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and more connected to who I truly am.
Despite not being able to meet in person, the energy and effectiveness of Karen’s work have never been diminished. In fact, it’s exceeded my expectations.
Something else I value is that Karen doesn’t just support me during our sessions - she’s also gives me powerful tools and practices that I can use on my own between sessions. These have helped me to continue the healing work and integrate the changes we’ve made together into my daily life.
This work has truly changed my life for the better, and I’m so grateful for Karen’s guidance. I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone seeking deep, meaningful healing - no matter where you are located
I’ve been seeing Karen for years. For emotional and physical issues. She’s is great at getting straight to the root of the issue - whether it’s something I’ve carried from childhood trauma or a tight muscle somewhere that’s affecting how I feel. It’s all encompassing and very powerful. The results are sometimes sudden and amazing and sometimes subtle but huge upon reflection. Thank you Karen for all you have done and continue to do for me and my whole family.
Karen's sessions are life changing. She uses her intelligence and wisdom to understand and explore the physical and metaphysical problems that her patients present to her opening up incredible dialogues about the things that really matter and then she uses her healing skills to gently promote healing, development, growth and happiness. I leave each session amazed at what I have learned and what has changed - with Karen's help I am unburdening myself of things I have carried or held in or onto for years, and maybe even for lifetimes. Thank you Karen, you are amazing at what you do!
Since working with Karen my life has changed significantly and we've only had 4 sessions. She is incredibly intuitive and is able to help me to tap into the deep trauma and blockages within my body moments after we start the session. Things that have been buried deep have come to the surface with seemingly little effort, she just knows where to go and where the shadows are hiding. I feel lighter and more in my power than ever. I'm very lucky to have had the chance to work with her.
Eternally Grateful
My experience with Karen and regression therapy has been life changing after recently having a series of on-line sessions. I had no idea what to expect, yet I went in open-minded. I was a little curious as to how it would work online, but any fears I had soon disappeared.
Prior to the session Karen asked me a few questions around where I was struggling or experiencing blocks in my life. Upon further exploration we discovered a lack of worth and inability to set boundaries as being a deeper issue. I discovered that I had no connection with my child self at all.
At the time of my first regression, my life was a little stressful to say the least. I was going through some major hurdles and I was feeling lost, full of uncertainty and fear. On a certain level, I knew that everything was happening to me for a good reason, but none the less was finding it hard to navigate. The sessions with Karen were one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had and after that my life has completely transformed. It helped me understand many issues I wasn’t able to see. Since the sessions I have gained self-confidence, as well as self worth. Amazing experiences of synchronicity are happening in my life that reassure me feel that I am on the right path to being the best version of myself.
I absolutely have no doubt that it was the blocks we cleared in the sessions that changed things dramatically for me and I am eternally grateful to Karen for this. She is an extremely devoted and skilled therapist and I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to move forward or just not liking where they are at. Xx
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