What To Expect
Willow practitioners employ Havening Techniques, which are safe and non-invasive. The goal is to alleviate distress linked to specific stored memories in the brain by using touch to particular areas on the body. You will be welcomed, and we will start by talking about Havening and how it works, your needs and concerns, and make a plan together for the session. You will never be asked to share more than you are comfortable with sharing. You can remain sitting in a chair or you may prefer to lie down. Either way, you remain fully clothed and the environment is private and peaceful. Your practitioner will applying specific yet soothing touch to areas on the hands, upper arms, and face. The nerves in these areas release neurochemicals and create delta waves in the brain to soothe the brain's emotional centre – the amygdala. The entire session takes 60-90 minutes.
It is Safe
It is Non Invasive
It is Effective
After the Session
Most people report feeling calm, relaxed, and ‘light’ following a Havening session. Many need only one or two sessions. More sessions may be needed if there is more complex trauma. Willow is completely client driven and there is no obligation to have more sessions than you need or wish to have.
We will contact you the week following the session to see how you are feeling.
You can then contact Willow any time you would like to see us if you feel we are able to help you further.
The effects of the therapy are expected to be long-term.
Find out more about our debriefing birth session.
Willow also offer
Trauma Support & Professional Supervision for other health professionals
Professional Supervision
Professional Supervision is recognised as a structured arrangement between supervisor and supervisee. It provides an opportunity for reflection and review in a safe supportive environment. It has for many years been fundamental in the domain of those working in mental health, occupational therapy and social work. However, the value of supervision is now being experienced by midwives and nurses so that they may be supported, empowered and encouraged to develop in their professional roles. Christine and Dee are certified in Professional Supervision and will engage with you, in an ongoing relationship, with regular meetings in a warm, confidential space away from work or online if you prefer.
Stress And Trauma Support
for Frontline Workers
Working in health is challenging. So often we’re expected to pick ourselves up and carry on after a traumatic event, with no time to process, reflect, or heal. For some people, the work is relentless and there’s no time or space to stop and breathe. Events at work or personal stress/trauma can lead to PTSD, nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, depression, and burnout. At Willow, Christine and Dee have an intimate understanding of the pressures of working in health environments. They have created a warm, compassionate space for health professionals to feel nurtured and understood. Using Havening, they can help you resolve the emotional distress that sits around the trauma experienced and give you tools to build resilience for the future.
Get Started
Step 1
1st Appointment
You will be welcomed and address your needs and concerns. Your practitioner will apply, specific yet soothing touch to areas on the hands, upper arms, and face.
Step 3
Next Appointment
A follow up appointment is advisable for most clients. Further sessions are available if there is more complex trauma.
Step 2
After the Appointment
Most people report feeling calm. relaxed, and light. We will contact you the week following the session to see how you are feeling.
