SYNOPSIS

This Metro UK article by Gillian Fisher breaks down an intriguing trend in therapy. More and more, non-traditional therapists are turning to tenants of BDSM to break down the barriers between them and their clients. It’s all a new twist on therapy that employs tried and true BDSM knowledge.

“I know from personal experience that these feelings can be very overwhelming and they need to come out. In this setup, clients know that because I am completely in control, they can totally let go and I will be there to make sure they feel safe and feel held.”

TAKEAWAYS

Safety in Release-Purveyors of this kind of therapy believe that vulnerability at a BDSM level can give their clients true release.

Training to Back it up-Though BDSM therapy isn’t exactly a recognized practice, it’s practitioners come from a wide variety of disciplines and studies.

Safe, Sane, Consensual-With more and more individuals dabbling in BDSM, or admitting to participating, this could one day go alongside more traditional methods.

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