What Is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy shares its roots with osteopathy, and like osteopathy it is a hands-on physical treatment — but it works at a far gentler level. Rather than manipulating or adjusting the body, a craniosacral therapist listens to it.


What happens in a session?

A session typically begins with a full-body scan, not unlike an MRI, in which I move slowly through your system looking for blockages, imbalances, and areas that need attention. From there, I settle into a deep, focused state of listening , similar to a savasana (if you are familiar with yoga) and begin communicating with your body’s different systems: the endocrine system, which governs your hormones and mood; the lymphatic system, your body’s daily spring clean; and the respiratory system, which has a profound effect on how you cope with the physical, mental and emotional demands of daily life.

Our systems work relationally and so I listen to what the body wants to tell me and respond intuitively. 

Being held in gentle, attentive touch, and clear intention, the body begins to feel safe and unthreatened, opening the way for the craniosacral process to unfold and connect with the deepest part of ourselves. It is within this space that healing can begin.

All sessions are fully clothed throughout.

Before your first session I will send you a detailed questionnaire covering your physical and emotional history. This helps me understand you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.


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Treating the cause, not just the symptom

You might arrive with a stiff neck and a reasonable explanation; too many hours at a screen. But your body may be telling a different story: an imbalance at the sacroiliac joint, affecting spinal alignment, creating torsion through the cervical spine and placing strain on the C5/C6 nerve roots. Treat only the neck and the relief is temporary. Find the root cause and the change lasts.

I approach every session as a detective; open-minded, curious, and looking for the primary cause rather than the presenting symptom.


Your body keeps the score

We are not only physical beings. The nervous system holds memory, emotional experiences, early life stress, old injuries - stored somatically in the body long after the mind has moved on. These patterns shape how we respond to every challenge that follows. Craniosacral therapy offers a way to gently revisit and release those historical blockages, without having to relive them consciously.

You were born with a perfect blueprint for health. The work is simply about finding your way back to it.


Who can it help?

Craniosacral therapy can support a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, back pain, stress and anxiety, trauma, and postnatal recovery for both mothers and babies. I’m based in Bristol and would love to hear from you — get in touch if you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, I’m always happy to have a conversation before you book.


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  • "Liam has an intuitive understand of the body and what it needs. I always leave my sessions feeling both relaxed and rejuvenated and would highly recommend."

    - Hatty

  • "A really positive first ever session of craniosacral therapy with Liam. Will definitely be going back for more and recommending him. He helped release built-up tension in my shoulders and neck providing some instant relief. He’s calm, friendly and put me at ease immediately - clearly skilled at what he does and a really nice guy!"

    - Dave

  • "As a massage therapist and yoga teacher, I have a deep appreciation for high-quality bodywork, and Liam’s craniosacral treatment was exceptional. His consultation was thorough and I had complete confidence in his skill and knowledge from the start..."

    - Rachel (1 of 2)

  • He was incredibly patient and took the time to answer all my questions with real care, ensuring the treatment was perfectly tailored to my needs. I left feeling blissful and ‘floated’ for the rest of the day—I couldn’t recommend him more highly."

    Rachel (2 of 2)

  • "Liam was calm, attentive, and created a very relaxing environment. The treatment itself was gentle but helped release a lot of tension in my neck, back and shoulders. I noticed improved movement and less discomfort afterward. Overall, a really and worthwhile experience. Would highly recommend."

    - Elliott

  • "I’ve had several sessions with Liam over the course of a couple of months. I went into this with a completely open mind and I can say hand on heart that this has been a beautiful and moving experience for me. Liam is amazing and I couldn’t recommend Crainosacral Therapy, and Liam especially, enough!"

    - Lish (1 of 2)

  • "This journey for me has been quite moving and Liam has been so conscientious and intuitive. He has managed to help my sleep quality and general stress levels. It’s a time for me to totally relax and understand my body and mind better. Liam is fab 10/10!!!!!"

    -Lish (2 of 2)

  • "I could feel tension releasing during the session. I could feel my spine decompressing. Thank you. I feel much better."

    —Ben

  • "I saw Liam in December 2025 for an injury from a car accident. He treated Sciatica which was causing pain in my left leg. He also picked up some shoulder tension from the seat belt- possibly. Anyway it was a great treatment and I would recommend Liam to anyone- you would be lucky to have him treat you in my opinion. Book now!"

    - Dorothy

  • “Liam put me at ease straight away and I felt like he genuinely cared about making me feel better”

    - Anonymous

  • "Mr Bergin has extremely sensitive hands, necessary for craniosacral therapy and he listens v well, which is a great asset."

    - Mimi

  • "I have had several craniosacral sessions with Liam, and they've been fantastic. Liam has a lovely, calming presence and makes you feel at ease. On the first session I felt my energetic body swaying and this eased over the sessions. I feel the sessions have helped my body calm down and release after some difficult health issues/traumas..." (swipe to continue)

    - Mandie (1 of 2)

  • "...During the sessions I have definitely felt shifts in my body easing and relaxing. After the sessions I always feel relaxed and calm. I found it very cool that a lot of what I was experiencing Liam picked up on too. Highly recommend Liam for craniosacral therapy. He is brilliant."

    - Mandie (2 of 2)

  • "I have had such wonderful cranio sessions with Liam— they have been really positive experiences. He’s not only a great cranial sacral therapist but from the moment session started, he made me feel completely at ease with his warm, friendly approach. His professionalism and skill really stand out and Liam clearly has a deep level care and skill g in what he does..." (swipe to continue)

    - Kam (1 of 2)

  • "...During the treatment itself, I felt completely relaxed and supported and I was impressed how quickly I noticed the benefits. I felt a sense of release and lightness almost immediately, and that feeling continued even after the session. I would highly recommend Liam to anyone considering cranial sacral therapy."

    - Kam (2 of 2)

  • "Liam was brilliant and I would recommend him to anyone who is on the fence. His understanding and communication was amazing and I can’t wait to go back."

    - Charlie

  • "I could not be more grateful for the release Liam helped me to achieve in my tight hip, softening years of misalignment. His knowledge of anatomy and background as a yoga teacher can really be felt through his practice. I left every session feeling like my whole body was at ease!"

    - Iona

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