A visible countdown can mark a duration, but it cannot assess sensations or prescribe a therapy exercise. The timer’s animation is a display choice rather than a clinical technique.

A practical way to use the display

If timing is part of a plan already agreed with a clinician, enter that plan’s duration and discuss whether the display and ending sound are appropriate. This browser tool does not provide instructions for Somatic Experiencing.

Open the timer

Use the free visual timer to set minutes and seconds, pause or stop, and choose the display and alarm settings. Keep the tab open and the device awake while timing.