Adults
- First session (75 min)£70.00
- Follow-up session (60 min)£70.00
- Block of 6 sessions£390.00
Craniosacral Therapy with Barbara Salatino
Finding stillness within
Locations
Where
Chigwell Hub, High Rd, Chigwell IG7 6BD
Sunbury Studio, TW16
Nature's Medicine, 8 Station Approach, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2HY
When
By appointment only.
Hub, Chigwell:
Mon–Wed 9:30am–7:30pm
Sunbury or Hampton:
Thu–Sun 8am–8pm
About Barbara
Barbara is an Advanced Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist and experienced Complementary Therapist with nearly 20 years of clinical practice. Since beginning her career as a Massage Therapist in 2006, she has supported people of all ages through gentle, person-centred care.
After qualifying in Craniosacral Therapy in 2020, Barbara continued her professional development by completing an Advanced Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy programme. During this programme, she worked as an Assistant Tutor on a two year Craniosacral Therapy Training Course and has undertaken more than 30 days of additional postgraduate study. She currently works as a Student Teaching Clinic Coordinator, supporting and mentoring student Craniosacral Therapists as they develop their clinical skills.
Barbara welcomes clients of all ages, from babies and children to adults, supporting a wide range of physical, emotional and developmental needs. She is committed to creating a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where every individual feels heard, respected and supported.
Alongside her broader clinical practice, Barbara has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent children and adults, especially autistic individuals. She has completed a Level 2 course in Understanding Autism and continues to deepen her knowledge through ongoing study, professional development and clinical experience, allowing her to offer a thoughtful and sensory-aware approach tailored to each person’s individual needs.
Barbara believes that each person has an innate capacity for health and healing. Her role is to provide a safe and supportive space where the body’s own healing processes can unfold.
She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their inherent health, supporting greater ease, resilience and wellbeing in everyday life.
Membership
Fully qualified, insured and registered with:
- CNHC (Complementary and Natural Health Council)
- CTHA
- Holistic Insurance
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is based on the work of osteopath Dr William Garner Sutherland, who developed a new approach to osteopathy known as the ‘Cranial Concept’ in the early 1900s. This approach explores the subtle movements and rhythms of the body and the relationship between the skull, spine and surrounding tissues and fluids.
Craniosacral Therapy takes a whole-person approach, recognising the relationship between our physical experiences, thoughts and emotions. Sessions provide time and space to slow down, unwind and focus on your own wellbeing promoting the inner ability for self healing.
How does Craniosacral Therapy work?
During a typical session, you remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on a treatment couch. The therapist gently places their hands on your body, using a light, listening touch to tune into the subtle movements and sensations experienced within the body.
Unlike approaches that use forceful manipulation or adjustment, Craniosacral Therapy involves gentle contact without an expectation of pressure or pain. The practitioner creates a calm, supportive and non-judgmental environment in which you can relax at your own pace.
Many people choose this therapy for the opportunity to pause from everyday demands, experience stillness and enjoy a sense of reconnection, rebalance and reset, allowing change to emerge from within and at its own pace. People often describe the experience as an opportunity to reconnect with themselves and feel more at home in their own body.
Who is Craniosacral Therapy for?
Craniosacral Therapy may be chosen by people of different ages, including adults, teenagers, children and babies. Sessions can be adapted to individual needs and circumstances, with particular care taken to ensure comfort and suitability.
Some people choose Craniosacral Therapy as an opportunity for relaxation and personal wellbeing, while others may wish to incorporate it into their wider self-care routine. Each session is approached individually, with time to discuss your needs, preferences and expectations.
What brings people to Craniosacral Therapy?
People come to Craniosacral Therapy for many different reasons. Some are experiencing physical discomfort or tension, while others are navigating stress, emotional challenges or a demanding period in their lives. Some simply wish to make time for themselves, relax and support their general sense of wellbeing.
People may seek a session when they are experiencing:
- Everyday stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Neck, shoulder or back tension
- Physical discomfort and feeling tense
- Difficulty switching off or relaxing
- Emotional challenges or periods of change
- The demands of work, family life or studying
- Pregnancy and the transition into parenthood
- The challenges of caring for a baby or young child
- A desire for relaxation, stillness and personal wellbeing
How Many Sessions, and How Much?
There are no set number of sessions. Sometimes people report relief from their symptoms after one or two treatments. For long-standing problems or chronic conditions, further sessions may be needed, and weekly treatments over a longer period may be recommended — reviewed regularly together.
Children
- First session (60 min)from £55.00
- Follow-up session (45 min)from £55.00
- Block of 6 sessionsfrom £300.00
Curious about how craniosacral therapy can help you? I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation for all new clients. Feel free to reach out and book a chat—I would love to answer your questions and help you decide if this gentle therapy is the right fit for your wellness journey.
Testimonials
“From our very first meeting with Barbara, my son, 18 months old, has become a completely different boy. I have seen very clear physical changes. My son no longer chokes on his food, something that used to happen very regularly. From suffering with extreme separation anxiety, he will now happily go into another room and play independently. I no longer have to hold him all the time either! My son also feels very happy in Barbara’s company and in the lovely tranquil space. I really cannot express my gratitude to Barbara and her work enough, she has allowed my child and I to live a much happier life together. Thank you so much again for everything, I really will be eternally grateful!”
“My teenage son suffers greatly from anxiety which escalated into panic attacks after starting his new senior school. We tried hypnotherapy and many other treatments to no avail. Barbara suggested we give craniotherapy a try. I had no knowledge of this treatment but was open minded, my husband was a non-believer. Within 2 sessions we could see our son calming and relaxing, with a side effect of becoming very ‘organised’. He is sleeping better (because he’s stressing less at night) and he is also beginning to understand the power of switching his mind off and being able to do it himself. He visits Barbara for half an hour a week and I love the fact there are no treatments or drugs involved. It feels very organic and wholesome, which combined with Barbara’s character and approach is a luxury I feel very grateful for.”
“I felt very relaxed and at peace after my first treatment, I slept really well and woke up feeling more focused, grounded and with more energy.”
“After the first couple of sessions with Barbara my daughter feels calmer, more organised with her school work and seems able to deal better with situations that used to stress or overwhelm her. She seems able to control her emotions a little better.”
Frequently Asked Questions
On arrival your practitioner will take a written case history, listening with care to the reasons for your visit. This part of the session is important, both for gathering information and to establish a good understanding with your practitioner. You will then be invited to take your shoes off and lie fully clothed on a treatment couch.
The therapist places their hands lightly on the head and body and senses the qualities and movements of the connective tissue. There is usually a focus around the head, spine and sacrum, but treatment is not restricted to these areas. Through touch, the therapist may feel holding patterns — for example muscle tension, abnormal fluctuations of body fluids, or pulls in the tissue. The release of holding patterns may be experienced in many ways: tingling, pulsation, heat or emotional release.
Craniosacral therapy is effective in calming the nervous system and anxiety, and offering relaxation to optimise the body’s own healing capacity. Clients usually feel deep relaxation during the session, with some even falling asleep. Craniosacral therapists do not push clients into releasing tension before they are ready, but build a safe environment for them.
To fully benefit from CST you may need more than one or two sessions. You and your practitioner will decide together how many sessions will be best for you.
CST is a perfect complement to talking therapies. Physically processing emotional issues and trauma held in the body supports the work of counselling and psychotherapy.
Get in Touch
Contact details
Phone: 07939 542 076
Email: info@barbaracraniosacral.com
Locations
Chigwell Hub
High Rd, Chigwell IG7 6BD
Sunbury Studio
Sunbury TW16
Nature’s Medicine
8 Station Approach, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2HY
Opening hours
By appointment only.
Chigwell Hub, Chigwell: Mon–Wed 9:30am–7:30pm
Sunbury or Hampton: Thu–Sun 8am–8pm