Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

A Gentle, Science-Backed Approach to Nervous System Regulation

Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based auditory vagus nerve stimulation rooted in Polyvagal Theory. It uses filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve, supporting nervous system regulation and promoting a sense of physiological safety.

This approach is ideal for clients who experience:
✔ Trauma & PTSD – Supporting emotional regulation and reducing hypervigilance
✔ Autism & Sensory Sensitivities – Helping to reduce overwhelm and auditory sensitivities
✔ Long COVID & Chronic Illness – Beneficial for POTS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and gut-related issues
✔ Anxiety & Stress-Related Disorders – Encouraging a calmer physiological and emotional state

How SSP Helps

Through gentle, progressive exposure to filtered music, SSP:
- Stimulates the vagus nerve to promote relaxation and regulation
- Helps you connect with yourself, others, and the world from a place of safety
- Supports autonomic nervous system balance for improved resilience and well-being

Benefits of SSP

- Reduces trauma-related symptoms & anxiety
- Decreases sensory sensitivities & auditory overwhelm
- Improves emotional regulation & stress tolerance
- Enhances attention, focus, and cognitive clarity
- Supports gut health & digestive function
- Helps with long COVID-related nervous system symptoms
- Encourages a calmer, more regulated physiological state

Why Microdosing SSP?

Microdosing the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is often recommended for individuals who are highly sensitive to auditory input or have a fragile nervous system. It allows for a gentler, more gradual approach to the protocol, reducing the risk of overwhelm or adverse reactions.

Slow & Safe – Listen for just a few minutes per session to avoid overwhelm
Personalised Approach – Tailored pacing based on your unique nervous system
Regulation & Resilience – Supports a smoother transition to a more balanced state
Long-Term Integration – Encourages sustainable nervous system healing

Investment & Fee Structure

Step 1: Initial Assessment and Therapeutic Support

  • 1 x 60-minute Initial Consultation with Valentina Dragicevic

  • 1 x Mid-Protocol Check-in to assess progress

  • 1 x End-of-Protocol Review to integrate outcomes and plan next steps

  • $260 per session (Total: $780 for all three sessions)

Step 2: Ongoing Weekly SSP Access

  • $100 per week for continued SSP music access + progress monitoring

Flexible Duration –up to 12 months access to support long-term healing. SSP Balance can be accessed during this timeframe, if desired, at no additional charge.

Reach out at 07 4440 0008

I am so excited to embark on this transformative path with you.