Q & A 1. How long have you been doing this job for? What lead you to this profession? I began my cuddle career three years ago when I first came across the concept of cuddle therapy by US professionals. It felt like it wasn’t just a coincidence as I had often been thinking about how helpful it would be to have such a type of a human-oriented and practical therapy to help people feel less isolated, anxious and disconnected from touch - especially, in today’s world, where we have all experienced the negative effects of information overload among many other problems that are constantly on th ..read more

Hi everyone! This post is a small update about the latest upcoming projects and events. Touch project is a new venture that starts on Sunday afternoon on the 29th of August and runs on a monthly basis. Touch Project is bringing the leading platonic touch teachers together to collaborate in research to educate and scientifically prove the wellbeing benefits of safe nurturing platonic touch. It's a workshop that provides a safe platform for all cuddle and touch enthusiasts. Similarly to cuddle parties, during three hours experience you will get to practise communication and boundaries; compassi ..read more

We are delighted to share the next instalment of our practitioner interview series with Kristiina, who also worked as a carer, prior to becoming a cuddle therapist. Kristiina speaks about how caring work and cuddle therapy share certain similarities, the impact of her first ever cuddle session, and provides advice for those wishing to become a cuddle therapist. You used to work before as a care worker. In what ways do you think caring has helped you to work as a cuddle practitioner? Are there any similarities between those roles? Both professions - being a carer and a cuddler - focus on worki ..read more