Derryth is a qualified Hug Therapist providing one-on-one sessions or feel good, chemical realeasing hugs at your next event. The benefits of hug therapy aligns with both her passion for human connection and her focus on wellbeing.
Something as simple as a hug steadies the breath, softens tension, and tells the nervous system it can finally relax. Positive human touch can lift mood, ease loneliness, leaving a sense of connection and positivity.
Hug Therapy
One-on-one Sessions
“In a world of noise, human touch is the simplest form of calm.”
Hug therapy offers a calm, restorative space where safe, consensual touch supports emotional regulation and deep relaxation. Research shows that warm physical contact can lower cortisol, increase oxytocin, steady heart rate, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system — the body’s natural “rest and restore” mode. In a one‑on‑one session, this becomes a gentle, grounding experience where clients can soften, breathe more easily, and feel genuinely held. The focus is on comfort, presence, and creating a moment of stillness that helps people reconnect with their own sense of safety and ease.
Hugs at your event
“A 20‑second hug can trigger the release of oxytocin, lower stress hormones.”
A "Roaming Free Hug Giver" or "Hug Booth" brings the positive benefits of hugs into a joyful, community‑centred environment. A simple hug can brighten someone’s day, ease social tension, and spark a ripple of warmth through a crowd. Human touch has been shown to increase feelings of belonging and social connection, making events feel more welcoming and emotionally uplifting. Whether it’s a festival, market, workplace gathering, or community celebration, a Hug Booth adds a unique, heart‑opening element that reminds people that kindness is contagious and connection doesn’t have to be complicated.
