Brainspotting works simultaneously on the brain and the body and pinpoints where you’re feeling any dysregulation.

Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach designed to help process and release trauma. It is a root cause resolution therapy that takes a “bottom-up” approach, meaning it starts by working with the mind-body connection. Unlike traditional cognitive therapy, which follows a “top-down” approach by starting with the mind, Brainspotting begins by addressing the physical sensations in the body.

Brainspotting was developed by David Grand, building upon his previous work with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. While EMDR uses side-to-side eye movements combined with talk therapy, Brainspotting utilises a pointer to help identify the brain spot that corresponds to the client’s felt sensations in the body, such as tightness in the chest, butterflies in the stomach, or tension in the neck.

During a Brainspotting session, I guide the client to focus their gaze on a particular brainspot. As they maintain this focus, I hold a safe and supportive space for them to explore and release the thoughts, memories, and emotions that arise. The client may experience sensations in different parts of their body, such as tightness in the chest, butterflies in the stomach, or tension in the neck.

Brainspotting is a brain-body therapy that can effectively address a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and other challenging experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily works with the mind, Brainspotting facilitates the release of trapped emotions and traumatic experiences held within the body.