“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside ourselves.”
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Dr. Bessel A. van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score
What is it?
A gentle, yet powerful, body-based approach to restoring balance in your nervous system. We begin with Somatic Experiencing — a trauma-informed method that helps you tune into the sensations, emotions, and energy in your body in a safe, supported way. From there, we move into nurturing Hands-on Healing — calming touch that supports deep rest, release, and integration.
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​Somatic Experiencing Therapy was developed by psychologist Peter Levine PhD, in the 1970s. The aim of Somatic Experiencing is to enable the nervous system to bring itself back into regulation. We focus on the 'felt sense' rather than the stories of the mind, using the session to release pent-up energy and acknowledge emotional stress which has become trapped (often unconsciously) within the body.
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Hands-on Healing is a gentle, intuitive practice that uses safe, nurturing touch to support the body’s natural ability to rest, release, and restore. It’s a non-invasive way to support overall wellbeing by creating conditions for the nervous system to settle and the body to re-balance itself. Clients often report feeling deeply relaxed, emotionally lighter, more clear, and reconnected to their inner guidance. You don't need to do anything, just receive.
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This work is not about fixing - you're not broken. It's about bringing presence and love to what is already within you — so that healing may unfold in alignment with your body's natural intelligence, helping you feel more spacious, embodied & rooted in self-trust.
Client experiences:
"I felt lost and didn’t know why, despite years of trying to understand myself. The only thing I hadn’t tried properly was reaching out for help (except for several failed attempts at therapy). Before I started working with Talor I felt stuck and confused and didn’t know what else to try. I knew I needed to look inward for the answers but all my attempts to do that were failing and I couldn’t figure out why on my own. From the moment I started working with Talor I felt heard and understood and it was extremely easy to open up. I’ve learned more about myself in the last few months working with Talor than in the past five years trying to figure it all out by myself!​​"
Why it Works:
​You don’t need to understand something mentally in order to heal from it — you just need to feel it. And in order to feel it, you need to create capacity. This work gently supports your nervous system to slow down & expand its ability to stay present with what’s arising. When you're held in the presence of a calm, regulated practitioner, their nervous system communicates safety to yours — helping co-create the conditions for healing. In that space, old patterns, emotions, and sensations can begin to shift. Healing happens not through effort, but through allowing.
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In a nutshell:
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It works with your nervous system, not against it
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It slows you down enough to actually feel again — safely
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It helps you shift from overwhelm, numbness or anxiety into connection
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As mammals, we’re wired for connection — we co-regulate
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Touch offers what words can’t — nurturing, grounded, non-demanding presence
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Your system doesn’t need to be fixed — it needs space to unfold
This is deep work, done gently.
Somatic Experiencing + Hands-on Healing
1:1 Session Information
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Duration: 75–90 minutes
Cost: £60
Where? Sessions take place in my peaceful home treatment room in Caversham.
What to Expect? We begin with Somatic Experiencing — helping your system settle & tune in to what’s present in the body. From there, we move into Hands-on Healing, offering nurturing touch to support deep rest, regulation, & integration. Each session is guided by what you bring in, and what your body needs most that day.
Booking: Click below to reach out directly via email. I am very happy to offer free 15 minute chats prior to booking.
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What clients are saying:
"Talor is an incredibly talented guide. She has a wonderful ability to weave wisdom into each session, which lingers with you and allows you to move through your day with more presence and care. I highly recommend working with Talor if you'd like to deepen your relationship with yourself."
Molly, Nutritional Therapist
"I had some beautiful somatic healing sessions with Talor. From the very beginning, she made me feel completely relaxed and at ease. I opened up to her about many personal challenges, and she held space for me with such compassion, helping me navigate and process them with care. Using a variety of techniques, she guided the session with confidence, making me feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Her deep empathy created a safe space for me to explore difficult topics, and I especially appreciated how she helped me uncover powerful affirmations—something I never thought I could do for myself. It was a deeply meaningful and transformative experience, leaving me feeling lighter and more at peace. We moved through a lot of heavy emotions while still honouring my feelings every step of the way. Thank you, Talor, for making me feel so seen, held, and renewed. I highly recommend her—she is a truly wonderful soul with immense experience & professionalism."
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Carlina
"Talor is amazing at gently guiding you back into your body, your feelings & your authenticity. It was very powerful work. I found the sessions enjoyable & deeply healing, and left feeling way more resourced. Generally, I'm feeling more positive & optimistic and more aware of my resilience & capabilities. The sessions helped me reconnect with myself and to move through some stuck beliefs & difficult feelings. Talor is a sensitive and compassionate healer. I wholeheartedly recommend her."
Anna, Freelance Copywriter