Body Listening

Welcome to Body Listening a therapeutic space providing online and in person nervous system support using Transforming Touch®

I believe in the power of presence and touch to support nervous system healing and regulation. If you're feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or struggling to cope, Transforming Touch® offers a deeply respectful approach to listen to your nervous system and the story it holds. 

"Transforming Touch® is an attachment-focused, neurophysiological method of hands-on healing for regulating the Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual self with our clients" (www.austinattachment.com)

Developed by Dr. Stephen Terrell PSyd a leading expert in the field of Developmental trauma and adoption. Dr Terrell is recognised around the world for his work in understanding and healing Developmental trauma. He has coauthored two books,  “Nurturing Resilience: Helping Clients Move Forward from Developmental Trauma” with Kathy Kain and "TEB Like 123" a childrens book with Shiri Sher.

Transforming Touch uses a  7 point protocol gently supporting specific points on the body to support the autonomic nervous system. This can be done in person via gentle touch or intentionally where the client is guided to bring awareness to these points while the therapist holds a therapeutic space.

This specific 7 point protocol helps to establish trust in the body and within the therapeutic relationship allowing for a gentle unwinding of the nervous systems stored stresses and a move towards more regulation and capacity.

Reflex Integration

Transforming Touch initially builds somatic (body) trust and nervous system regulation. Once there is enough capacity in the system unintegrated reflexes can begin to be integrated through specific enhancements during the 7 point protocol.