Work With Me
Personalised support for jaw tension, TMJ pain and TMD — offered online or in person.
Choose the Type of Support That Feels Right for You
Online guidance or hands-on TMJ treatment — both tailored to help your jaw settle and heal naturally.
Online Consultation
One-to-one guidance delivered via secure video call, from the comfort of your home.
Online consultations offer space to talk through what’s been going on, explore factors that may be contributing to your jaw symptoms, and clarify what feels most important for you right now.
The focus is on understanding your experience and offering personalised guidance you can apply day to day, with follow-on support available if you’d like to review progress or refine your approach.
We Can Explore Together:
- Your jaw symptoms and current concerns
- Factors that may be contributing to tension or discomfort
- Patterns that feel relevant
- Self-care ideas
In-Person TMJ Treatment
Hands-on session in London (UK), focused on supporting ease and movement in the jaw, face, neck, and wider body.
In-person treatment offers space for physical assessment and hands-on care, alongside discussion to help understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Sessions are tailored to your individual presentation, with treatment and guidance adapted to what feels appropriate and supportive for you on the day.
Often Helpful For:
- Jaw tension, discomfort, or pain
- Clicking, popping, or restricted jaw movement
- Facial tension or headaches linked to jaw clenching
- Neck, shoulder, or upper-back tightness
Full pricing is shown clearly on the booking page, so you can choose the option that feels right for you.
What to Expect
Your session is focused entirely on helping your jaw and nervous system feel safer and more at ease. Everything we do is at your pace — never rushed, never painful — with plenty of time to understand what your jaw needs and how your whole body contributes to tension patterns.
How Sessions Work
Sessions are supportive and guided by your individual needs.
Whether we’re working together online or in person, everything happens at your pace — never rushed, never forced.
Time is taken to understand your experience, explore what may be contributing to your symptoms, and offer guidance that feels manageable and relevant to you.
During a Session
Space to talk through what’s been going on for you
Attentive support guided by your individual needs
Time to explore factors that may be contributing to your symptoms
A calm, grounded environment with no pressure to push or perform
Is This Right for You?
These sessions are designed fo anyone looking for a thoughtful, personalised approach to easing jaw tension and supporting overall comfort.
Ideal If You...
Are experiencing jaw tension, discomfort, or related symptoms
Want a calm, personalised approach
Value time to understand what may be contributing to how you feel
Are open to exploring supportive, non-forceful care
Not the Best Fit If You…
Are looking for a primarily medical route to addressing jaw symptoms
Prefer an approach where you’re not actively involved in your own self-care
Are currently experiencing a medical emergency or acute injury
About Steven
Steven specialises in thoughtful, nervous-system-aware treatment for jaw tension and chronic pain. His approach is calm, steady and centred around helping you feel truly heard and understood.
Having lived with persistent pain himself, Steven knows how frustrating and isolating it can feel to search for answers. That experience is a big part of what shaped the way he works today — slower, safer, more grounded, and focused on helping your body feel more at ease.
He trained to the highest level of massage in the UK (BTEC Level 6) and has completed extensive additional training in TMJ dysfunction, myofascial release, and chronic pain. But what people tend to appreciate most is his presence: the way he listens, the lack of pressure, and the sense of relief and confidence they feel after a session.
If you’re looking for personalised, genuinely collaborative support — this way of working is likely to suit you.
What Clients Say
I’ve been dealing with TMJ pain for a couple of years and have struggled to find the right support through the NHS, often feeling unheard and dismissed.
After doing my own research into more holistic approaches, I came across Steven Murdoch and decided to book an appointment for myofascial therapy.
My first session was a genuinely positive experience. Steven listened closely to my symptoms and concerns, showing real empathy and understanding.
The environment felt warm and supportive, and he provided exercises for me to work on between sessions.
I even slept better that night than I have in a long time, which felt like a real sign of progress….
— Estelle C.
FAQ
Are sessions painful?
Sessions are designed to be calm, and supportive. Nothing is forced, rushed, or intentionally painful.
Whether we’re working online or in person, everything happens at your pace. If something doesn’t feel comfortable or right for you, we adjust. The focus is on supporting ease and understanding, not pushing through discomfort.
Can this approach help with jaw symptoms?
Many people find this approach helpful for easing jaw tension, discomfort, and related symptoms — particularly when stress, habits, posture, or overall load on the body are playing a role.
Sessions focus on understanding your individual experience and offering tailored guidance or treatment, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution. As with any supportive care, responses vary from person to person.
Yes — many people experience meaningful relief as tension eases in the jaw, neck and surrounding areas. A combination of hands-on work and simple awareness-based techniques can make a real difference over time.
What session should I book first — online or in person?
If you’re unsure which option is right for you, you’re very welcome to book a short telephone discovery call. This gives you space to briefly talk through what’s been going on and ask any questions before deciding how you’d like to proceed.
If you already feel clear, an initial online consultation is often a helpful starting point, offering time to explore your symptoms and clarify next steps. In-person treatment may be more appropriate if you’re specifically looking for hands-on care.
There’s no pressure to choose the “right” option straight away — we can take things step by step and adjust as needed.
How many sessions will I need?
There’s no fixed number of sessions. Some people find a small number of sessions helpful, while others prefer ongoing support over time.
This depends on your symptoms, goals, and how things change between sessions. We’ll regularly check in and review what feels useful, so you’re not committing to anything open-ended or unnecessary.
What areas do you work with during sessions?
Although the focus is on jaw symptoms, sessions often consider the jaw, face, neck, shoulders, and wider body, where relevant.
Online sessions focus on discussion, observation, and guided exploration. In-person sessions may include hands-on work in areas that feel appropriate and supportive for you on the day.
Do I need a diagnosis before I book?
No diagnosis is required to book a session.
This work is not a medical or diagnostic service, and it doesn’t replace medical care. If you’re already under medical or dental care, sessions can often sit alongside that support. If medical assessment is needed, this can be discussed and signposted.
Is this suitable if I’m anxious or sensitive?
Yes. Sessions are commonly chosen by people who feel anxious, sensitive, or cautious about treatment.
Everything is guided by consent, communication, and pacing. There’s no expectation to tolerate discomfort or push beyond what feels manageable. Creating a sense of safety and ease is a central part of how sessions are approached.
How to Get Started
Support is available wherever you are. The easiest way to begin is with an online consultation, where we talk through your symptoms, explore what may be contributing, and create a simple plan to help you move forward with more comfort and confidence.
If you’re using this site to learn and make sense of your symptoms, that’s enough. And if you ever want personalised support along the way, I’m here. For general enquiries, you can email me at hello@tmjpaincare.com.
If you’d like to learn more about my clinical massage practice, you can visit
stevenmurdoch.co.uk