Julian Black RCST, IAIBCST
I started out life as a professional classical musician, performing as an opera pianist and conductor in London and Germany. Having left professional music about a decade ago, I have been on a journey of personal growth and development. In 2024, this led to my graduating from the 2-year training at the College of Craniosacral Therapy in London with Thomas Attlee, and establishing my practice in Tunbridge Wells.
I am experienced in treating a wide range of conditions. My particular interests include:
complex trauma and family systems
mental health issues, such as stress and anxiety, depression, burnout and addiction
music- or sport-related conditions such as RSI and tendonitis
musculo-skeletal issues (sprains, breaks etc.), including long-term postural issues
working with newborns and parents, on issues such as colic, tongue tie and difficulty feeding
tinnitus
Accreditation
RCST stands for Registered Craniosacral Therapist. This means that I am registered with our accrediting body, the Craniosacral Therapy Association.
In the UK, craniosacral therapy is not subject to statutory regulation. This means that if a practitioner is not a member of a regulatory body, they do not have to meet any requirements to demonstrate that they are competent and safe to practise.
As I am a member of the CSTA, you can be reassured that I am fully qualified and abide by the CSTA Code of Ethics. I also have to meet requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) and supervision to ensure that I maintain the highest standards of practice.
CSTA-registered practitioners are listed in the CSTA directory .
A note on GDPR
As a craniosacral therapist, I am required to keep notes regarding our work together. This will include your name, contact details and relevant medical and life history. All of this information is kept confidential unless I am required by you or by law to share this information, or if I am concerned about your safety. I may also share details of your case anonymously as part of the supervision process.
This information helps me provide the best quality care I can offer. I will not use this information for any other purposes. You have the right to request any data that I hold about you, and should you need this information, please apply in writing, allowing one month to receive this.
The Code of Ethics, which forms a foundation for this work, requires me to keep these notes for a specific length of time. I store this information in a locked safe at my home. Any electronic devices I use are password protected, so our email exchanges are only accessible by myself, and any electronic documents containing session notes have additional password protection.
You can find out more information about GDPR at the Information Commissioners Office at www.ico.org.uk.