From Loss to Connection: My Journey into Cuddle Therapy
This post, like many others to come, is deeply personal for me to share. I believe honesty is important, as it allows others to better understand my journey and the intention behind my work as a cuddle therapist.
The idea of becoming a cuddle therapist only came to me in April 2025. Before that, I had been on a difficult and deeply transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. Over the course of a few years, I experienced a number of life changes- the loss of someone very close to me, the end of a toxic relationship, losing my home, moving back in with my mum, and eventually reaching a point of complete burnout in my career. Alongside this, I was navigating depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.
Looking back, this period of my life felt like everything I once knew was being stripped away. But in that space, something new began to emerge. It became an opportunity to rebuild, not who I thought I should be, but who I truly was.
During this time, I realised how deeply I wanted to make a positive impact in the world. Rather than trying to change everything around me, I chose to begin with myself. I knew I wanted to support others… I just didn’t yet know how.
A big part of that understanding came during my dad’s illness. When he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, it marked a profound shift in my perspective. I witnessed firsthand how something as simple as holding hands could bring comfort, reduce distress, and create a sense of safety during incredibly difficult moments.
When my dad passed away, I experienced a deep sense of emptiness and grief. There were moments where I felt completely alone, wishing I could simply be held, not to fix anything, but simply to feel safe, supported, and not alone in that moment.
At the time, I wasn’t even aware that something like cuddle therapy existed, especially here in the UK. But those experiences stayed with me. They showed me how powerful safe, platonic touch can be, not just physically, but emotionally.
I also came to understand that it’s not just about physical closeness, but about feeling safe with someone, being seen, accepted, and supported without judgment.
And that is what ultimately led me to this path.
Sometime in April 2025, I came across a video on social media about cuddle therapy. As I was actively looking for a new direction at the time, I felt a strong urge to explore it further. In that moment, I remembered how I had felt during my own struggles and thought to myself, maybe this is something I could offer to others? Maybe this time I could turn my pain and experiences into something meaningful.
Because I truly believe we all have a choice. We can either give in to our pain and difficult experiences or we can transform them into something that builds, supports, and uplifts others.
And here I am, offering professional cuddle therapy, but also something more. A safe space, genuine presence, closeness, and understanding. Things that may seem simple, yet are so essential for us to feel supported and live more fully.
Warm hugs
Agnes xx