Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based sound therapy where you listen to specially engineered music and sounds through over-ear headphones.

These sounds send safety cues directly to your nervous system, and helps …

… your nervous system detect safety more easily
… regulate emotion and lower sensory overwhelm
… guide your body toward a calmer and more comfortable baseline
… increase your ability to self-regulate, access resources, and engage with your world

The music is accessed through the specialized Unyte app, and the listening schedule (treatment plan) is always personalized based on what your nervous system can handle. You can listen anywhere from a few minutes at a time, up to one hour per session.

You can engage in low-demand activities that complement the listening process. However, there are also specific activities and environments to avoid so you don't accidentally overload your system.

To dive deeper into the science and history behind this therapy approach, visit the SSP Unyte app website.

• Neurodivergent folks, such as Autistic individuals, ADHDers, AuDHDers, PDAers, those with sensory processing disorders, and HSPs;

• Those experiencing PTSD and/or cPTSD;

• Parents looking for ways to help their neurodivergent child with sensory sensitivities, shutdowns, and meltdowns;

• Anyone struggling with persistent anxiety and depression, chronic sleep issues, burnout, sound sensitivities and other sensory regulation challenges, frequent overwhelm, and/or stress-related gastrointestinal (GI) disruptions;

• Anyone looking for nervous system regulation support alongside talk therapy, OT, EMDR, or other therapeutic work.

For neurodivergent individuals, a positive experience with the Safe and Sound Protocol therapy relies heavily on proper pacing, as standard listening schedules can quickly lead to sensory overload or shutdown for a sensitive nervous system.

Our SSP programs are led by clinicians who specialize in supporting neurodivergent processing and know how to adapt the protocol to ensure the program is carefully titrated, and the listening remains gentle, safe, and supportive.

Your counsellor will guide you in tuning into your body's subtle cues, recognizing early signs of overstimulation before they take over, and adjusting your pace so you can get the most out of every session.

The outcome of SSP vary greatly between clients, as each nervous system responds to the protocol in their own way.

At its core, the Safe and Sound Protocol helps retrain your brain to better filter out background "noise" that registers as stress or danger, so your system can tune into cues of safety instead.

As their nervous system shifts out of survival mode, clients often notice improvements in several key areas:

Regulation & Focus

• Decreased threat (fight/flight/freeze) response and anxiety.

• Improved emotional regulation.

• Improved attention, focus, and mental clarity in daily activities.

Sensory Processing

• Decreased sound sensitivity.

• Improved auditory processing (ability to follow conversations in busy environments).

Connection & Relationships

• Increased desire and ability to engage with others and the world.

• Feeling safer, more grounded, and present in relationships and group settings.

• Stronger capacity for co-regulation.

Physical Health

• Deeper, more restorative sleep.

• Reduced chronic pain and physical tension held in the body.

• Improved gut-brain connection and digestive issues.

• Individual SSP Therapy where you go through the SSP program one-on-one with a counsellor.

• SSP Group Therapy sessions are small cohorts that include weekly check-ins, monthly virtual groups, and guided at-home listening sessions. Each round of group is 3 months, with option for extended participation.

To Get Started: email us at admin@asurcounselling.com, or complete the inquiry form below to reserve a spot or ask questions.

A neurodivergent-affirming SSP therapy group where you can connect, share experiences, or simply listen. Engage during live group sessions in whichever way feels most comfortable (via video, text chat, or audio only). Stimming and taking breaks are always welcomed.

• 3 online group sessions, held monthly on Tuesdays, 6:30PM - 7:30PM

• The next three groups are on:

  • September 29, 2026

  • October 27, 2026

  • November 24, 2026

• Personalized listening schedule & pacing

• Weekly individual check-ins with clinician via messaging/email

• 3-month unlimited access to the specialized Unyte app

• Option to extend access beyond 3 months

Rate

$500 per 3 months (AFU accepted, insurance eligible*)

How to sign up

Space is intentionally limited to maintain an intimate, high-support environment. To reserve your spot or discuss whether this program aligns with your goals, please email us or complete the inquiry form below.

*Please check with your insurance provider to confirm your plan's specific coverage.

If your neurodivergent child struggles with sensory sensitivities, emotional meltdowns, sound triggers, or social connection, their nervous system may be stuck in a defensive "fight, flight, or freeze" state. This parent-focused program is designed to empower you as the primary co-regulator. Rather than having your child attend group therapy, you will learn how the SSP works, how to guide and pace listening sessions with your child at home, and how to create a low-demand, safe environment that supports your child's nervous system.

• 3 online group sessions, held monthly on Mondays, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

• The next three groups are held on:

  • September 28, 2026

  • October 26, 2026

  • November 23, 2026

• Personalized listening schedule & pacing

• Weekly individual check-ins with clinician via messaging/email

• 3-month unlimited access to the specialized Unyte app

• Option to extend access beyond 3 months

Rate

$500 per 3 months (AFU accepted, insurance eligible*)

How to sign up

Space is intentionally limited to maintain an intimate, high-support environment. To reserve your spot or discuss whether this program aligns with your goals, please email us or complete the inquiry form below.

*Please check with your insurance provider to confirm your plan's specific coverage.