1:1 SOUND THERAPY

Sometimes we just don't have words for why we feel the way we do but we do know where we feel it in our bodies- tightness in the shoulders, heaviness in the chest, racing thoughts, numbness…

With Sound Therapy, your felt experience is listened to and harnessed to create meaningful change and lasting healing.

Hello Wonder and welcome! Thanks for your interest in Sound Therapy.

I’ve found this way of working to be transformative personally and for my clients in myriad ways, and I love talking about it so here’s a video giving you a flavour of what Sound Therapy involves, how it can work for you along with it’s benefits.

WHAT IS SOUND THERAPY?

Sound Therapy is  for you if:

  • You want to get out of the burnout cycle, slow down and live harmoniously.

  • You experience anxiety, loneliness &/ or depression.

  • You just know you need some kind of healing.

  • You want some more tools to maintain your mental fitness.

  • You simply love immersive experiences.

  • You feel disconnected or numb.

  • You experience chronic pain and need respite from your symptoms.

  • You are processing grief that is taking, what feels like, a long time to pass.

  • You are currently in or have previously accessed talking therapy but would like to experience something less in your head and more in your body.

  • You feel blocked, stuck or disempowered.

  • You have experienced a traumatic event and feel you cannot move past it.

  • You are an activist, healer or publicly engaged creative who knows the value of holistic practices and enjoy creating deeper connection with yourself through different modalities.

PRICING

Online or in-person sessions available

The Therapy

Sound Therapy involves playing instruments in a way that elicits a deeply relaxed state called an altered state of consciousness which is totally natural and a bit like a daydream.

It takes a human-centered approach that places your emotional and physical experience front and centre allowing your body to speak.

Depending on how you present each session, a sonic score will be created in response and used as a mirror for your life (what we call the construct).

It’s the addition of guided reflection and tailoring the instruments to your construct that makes 1:1 Sound Therapy so powerful and different to attending a Sound Bath/Sound Healing for relaxation.

BAST (British Academy of Sound Therapy where I trained) have been developing a unique approach to Sound Therapy for over 27 years that is world-renowned for it’s efficacy. This method of Sound Therapy is scientifically backed and researched in partnership with Chichester University, UK.

I’ll introduce you to the Cooper Sax Method of Experiential Processing, a therapeutic framework for reflection that helps provide context for your experience during the sound.

A typical session lasts around 1hr 15-1hr 30, beginning and ending with reflection.

During the guided reflection, I take notes so we can keep track of any themes that arise and each session builds on the next so by your final appointment, you will feel as though you will float away whilst empowered to continue a self-practice that works for you far into the future.

The Process

Stages can vary in length and will be dictated by how embedded or long-term the issues you’d like to work through are. However, as a general rule, I work in 6 week or 12 week tranches to secure an effective and meaningful experience. Bearing this in mind your time commitment with me could look like:

6 Week Model

Stage 1: Weeks 1 -2; Stage 2: Weeks 3-4; Stage 3: Weeks 5-6 [integration weeks (week break from therapy to reflect/ integrate the process) to be inserted if an when seems appropriate)

12 Week Model

Stage 1: Weeks 1 -4; [Integration week/ break], Stage 2: Weeks 5-8; Stage [Integration week/ break] 3: Weeks 9-12

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare”

— Audre Lorde

About me

With 17 years of experience as a professional artist, creativity and my art practice is central to my healing journey. It was through attending my first sound bath I was able to make connections between my artistic approach and love of music. I was blown away by the deep sense of connection, freedom, expansion and ecstasy I felt so I had to find out more and became a BAST (British Academy of Sound Therapy) certified group facilitator in 2020 & 1:1 Sound Therapist in 2022. As someone who has experienced burnout, self-hatred, I got to a point where I never wanted to go through that again so I had to build practices for myself.

My art practice got me someway to self-healing however, Sound Baths, Sound Therapy sped things up exponentially and Focaliizing ( a Somatic, trauma-informed, body-based modality I became certified in 2024) helped refine my knowledge on how to facilitate self-healing & loosen the grip of trauma in others through intentionally creating connection & space to, with and in the body.

Through these body-based therapies, I recognised that my intuition is always leading me to something wonderful, I just have to make space for it to be heard and take its advice. When I did listen, things changed very quickly for the better- Sound and Somatic therapies helped me thrive, it can do the same for you too.

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  • "Magical, deep, beautiful, weird, brilliant experience - feel so privileged to have been a part of it. I’ve felt so good all week!"

    Oliver H.

Julie was feeling like grief made her into a broken record but through 1:1 Sound Therapy, she was able to connect to a sense of grace and allow herself to be cared for.

Ros went from feeling run-ragged and spread thin to having more meaningful time for herself as well as the capacity to care for her elderly mother and sick husband.

Jordan overcame creative block and unlocked deeper meaning and spiritual connection to his creative process, enabling him to make new artwork.

  • "I am surprised how deeply the sound therapy went into my subconscious/memories and the resulting dialogues/ understanding is super useful. THANK YOU"

    Jordan G.

“Exhaustion will not save us. Rest will.”

— Tracie Hersey

Not ready for 1:1 Sound Therapy?

Why not try a 1:1 Sound Healing for relaxation instead? Book below.

Private events, festivals, exhibitions & conferences

Responding to your event’s themes or any other requirements, group sound baths can provide a wonderful contrast to busy programmes. With Cherelle’s depth of experience and creative appoach, you will be in safe hands.

Financial investment: POA

1:1 Sound Healing for Relaxation (In-person & Online)

A luxurious massage for your mind, helping you to reset and decompress from life’s challenges. Using a method that penetrates deeply, you’ll be transported to another dimension.

Prices from £45, In-person sessions available in Thanet/ Ramsgate

I also host group deep relaxation experiences online and offline. Sound good? Click below to check out what’s coming up.

 FAQs

  • Sound Healing is a wonderful way to reduce stress and anxiety however, those who have been diagnosed with moderate to acute mental health conditions such as BPD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder etc. may need to provide some contextual information regarding any medication they are currently taking or a letter from a doctor confirming Sound Healing is appropriate. My approach is, if we can make it work in a safe way for you, let’s try.

  • Individual Sound Therapy sessions range from £65-85 (1hr &1.5 hr respectively). The 6-8 week programme is currently discounted meaning that 6 weeks comes to £357 and 8 week, £547.

  • YES! These are also known as Sound Baths for relaxation and can be done in-person or virtually. Prices start at £45 ph. Please click on the booking button for 1:! sound healing submit your name and preferred dates.

  • You can opt to enter into Sound or Somatic Therapy through individual sessions however, I believe that to get the most impact committing to a block to create a meaningful shift in your life. I believe the absolute minimum Sound & Somatic Therapy could be impactful is 6 weekly sessions, however, depending on whether you are working with a historic or deep-rooted issue, you may require an additional 6 weeks.

    You are under no obligation to commit to a length of therapy that you are unable to afford, nor will you be forced to continue therapy beyond your initial arrangement with me.

  • I currently use Voice, Gong, Himalayan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls and Gong. These can be mixed in a number of ways or used solo. I’m also trained in Nada Pressure and Sonic Activation which is a type of massage where Himalayan Singing Bowls are placed on specific areas of the body- great for stress or those people who have particularly active minds.

  • Most definitely yes. Many people find that Sound Baths or Therapy is especially effective as it gives the mind something to anchor to. You don’t have to have any previous meditation experience and often once you’ve completed a course of Sound Therapy or attended Sound Baths regularly, meditating on your own becomes much easier.

  • Individual sessions can be booked and paid for via my Fresha profile,

    https://www.fresha.com/a/cherelle-sappleton-ramsgate-uk-ql0whx3p?pId=858701

    Or for the 6-week bundle, please email- cherellesappleton@gmail.com to be sent either a payment link or bank transfer details.

  • Possibly, we can’t be certain without trying. I’ve worked with someone who had impaired hearing due to overexposure to loud sounds and he enjoyed the treatments and found them useful. There’s also Nada Pressure massage and Sonic Activation which sends vibrations on points on your body which could be a nice way to experience sound. Ultimately, we’d have to discuss things further.

  • If you are less than 3 months pregnant it is recommended not to participate in sound baths or Sound Healing as insurers do not cover people in their first trimester. This is not because it’s been deemed unsafe but an arbitrary rule. Once safely entered into your second trimester Sound Healing and Therapy can be a wonderful way to carve time for yourself and gain a deeper connection to your changing body.

  • Please be advised that cancellations made up to 48 hours before a scheduled appointment via email will be processed without a penalty. Cancellations made 48 hours or less before an appointment will be subject to a charge of half of the service rate.

  • I work from my home space in Ramsgate, CT11 0JD. As it is a home space, to keep me safe, I share the address details once we have confirmed the booking.