Hug Life

Welcome to Hug Life

This website is under construction and our Cuddle Premises are in development and are not currently open to the public, but alternatives are being sought. Home visits and public space meetings are available.

Have you ever wanted a cuddle buddy? Ever felt a hug could make things considerably better? Well, it’s not just an emotional response, there’s a lot of science to prove you are quite right!

Located in the heart of the vibrant town of Frome, Somerset, our discreet home-based therapy provides a quiet escape, a safe space away from the stresses of the world to relax and recharge your inner wellness

#hugsnotdrugs

Platonic Touch Therapy (commonly known as Cuddle Therapy) is not new; it is not some hippy mumbo-jumbo from a commune in California – there’s many benefits, but as you’re here, you probably already know that…

• Reduce stress
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower anxiety
• Improve mental health
• Improve self-esteem
• Improve your immune system
• Relieve pain
• Improve happiness!
  
  Without touch, without embracing, it’s possible that neither of us would be here now. As an infant, touch is so important it can be the difference between life or death. Failure to Thrive is a horrible, tragic event that can cause neglected babies to essentially give up on life at a young age. On that cheery note, understanding why this happens and how to avoid it, has lead to studies listing the benefits of touch at a more mature age

At Hug Life, we offer a range of therapies to cater for our customers needs. If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything (other than a lot of people don’t wash their hands), it’s that human-to-human contact is extremely important for our health. Isolation and loneliness is painful on a level that is almost incomprehensible. It’s a pain you feel in your soul and it’s a pain you no longer have to deal with alone

Is touch therapy for me?

Touch therapy can be useful to everyone. You may be uncomfortable being touched and want a safe space to explore your limits to regain your confidence. You may already understand the benefits of touch and want simple body contact that doesn’t involve swiping right and the perils of online hook-ups to top up your oxytocin levels. Loneliness: Let’s be honest, loneliness has been exacerbated by the pandemic over the last couple of years and cuddle therapy can do wonders for your mental health. You may suffer from fibromyalgia and can only manage a certain amount of contact but don’t want to have to explain yourself to a stranger… in short, yes, it can benefit everyone

I’m not here to do the hard-sell, that isn’t in my nature, but I hope reading this has prompted you to rethink your health or situation, and consider the benefits of a Hug Life cuddle therapy session

Welcome to Hug Life. I believe whole-heartedly in this therapy, so please get in touch (pun very much intended)

As a former writer, editor and photographer, I was already used to working by myself, at home, alone before the pandemic struck. I always thought I was better working by myself. I preferred to be in my own space, working to my own deadlines and without the distraction and politics of a busy office environment

The although gradual, the pressure of isolation and loneliness was so intense. I sought out a solution that didn’t involve medication or alcohol. After stumbling upon Cuddle Therapy it was obvious that this was exactly what I needed.

Other issues got in the way, namely three years of skin cancer appointments and operations, depression, anxiety… it’s been a journey. Slowly regaining self-confidence, instead of seeking therapy, I chose to study Touch Therapy with the goal of making sure no one has to feel like I did at my lowest

“It’s okay, to not be okay…”

No. Wrong. It’s definitely not okay. Stop diminishing or dismissing your issues as something that is okay to be overwhelmed by or comparing your struggles as trivial in respect to what others may be going through. You don’t have to suffer to validate your feelings. Your pain threshold (emotional or physical) is not a barometer of how justified you are to feel like shit. Have you ever thought you could do with a hug? Maybe a reassuring arm around you to centre you and help you take stock of everything that going on? A cuddle to provide some escapism from the real world – even if it is just for a short while?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

When it comes to my own mental and physical health, my life has been a journey of stumbling from metaphorical train wreck to train wreck. Life is not easy. Everything is subjective and that is why you can be your own worst enemy when it comes to your own wellness. Although I am not a mental health professional, and do not offer mental health assistance outside of touch therapy, I unfortunately do have experience in many areas; from loss and grief, to mental and physical health issues.

I have become an advocate for cuddle therapy and the host of benefits it can provide. It’s not just your mental health that can benefit. When you consider the physical manifestations caused by stress – many of which people are unaware they are connected – even our immune system benefits from reducing stress – let alone all the pain caused by the tension we hold subconsciously

Everyone has their own reasons for seeking out Platonic Touch Therapy (Cuddle Therapy) and those reasons can remain your own. You’re under no obligation to share – when the door closes after entering the Hug Life cuddle factory, the outside world no longer exists. You are in a safe space

I trained with and am accredited by CPI (Cuddle Professionals International) and I am fully insured to practice Cuddle/Touch Therapy. CPI is registered with The Complementary Medical Association and course is approved by The International Institute for Complementary Therapists

Cuddle Therapy

1 Session: 60mins – £75
3 Sessions: 90mins, 2x 60mins – £200 (prepaid price)
6 Sessions: 90mins, 5x 60mins – £330 (prepaid price)

The first appointment will be 90 minutes and include FREE consultation time to discuss consent, boundaries and goals for your session(s)

Cuddle Therapy is a popular and often misunderstood practice that is perfect for improving both mental and physical health. Comforting, reassuring body-to-body contact is a powerful tool for dealing with anxiety, loneliness and depression

Touch Therapy

1 Session: 60mins – £75
3 Sessions: 90mins, 2x 60mins – £200 (prepaid price)

The first appointment will be 90 minutes and include FREE consultation time to discuss consent, boundaries and goals for your session(s)

Touch Therapy varies upon the situation. Whereas Cuddle Therapy involves body-to-body contact, Touch Therapy can be anything from simply holding hands, or stroking (popular in cases of limited mobility) to phobia rehabilitation if cuddling is too big of a step initially

Group Therapy Sessions

Session duration and frequency to be discussed

This is not a group cuddle therapy with strangers – unless there is interest? This service is designed for charities and community groups/projects who are interested in providing a Cuddle/Touch Therapy option for patients or members. Hosted at your location, sessions can be tailored for number of participants and availability.

Companionship Session

1 Session: 90mins – £60
Following sessions: 60min minimum – £50

The first appointment will be 90 minutes and include FREE consultation time to discuss consent, boundaries and goals for your session(s)

Whether it’s a coffee meet, a countryside walk, an online chat, or combination! A Companionship Session can be held as publicly or privately as you wish – discretion and safety are always paramount. Sessions may also be extended to suit your needs