The neuroception of safety is vital for a clinical patient seeking to make changes in a clinical setting. The brain adapts far better and the optimum conditions for neuroplasticity occur when the brain recognises feeling safe and secure. 

As I explain here, that sense of safety is essential. The client’s neuroception of safety in the therapeutic relationship is the neural platform for neuroplasticity, for learning, for recovery, and even for growth from trauma.



Whatever therapeutic issue we are working with, in particular depression, anxiety or trauma-related problems, we need to create a safe container in the therapeutic relationship with the client so they begin to experience safety and trust and hope in the relationship with us and can then progress toward change with that secure attachment and base of resilience.