Client experience

Brainspotting can enhance therapy sessions and deepen healing. It is one of my favourite ways to work with clients because it can be a powerfully effective way to support your natural ability to heal.

Evolved from an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Brainspotting supports healing from trauma, stress and emotional overwhelm. Unlike the therapist-led eye movement of EMDR, Brainspotting is more client-led, intuitive, and gently uses still eye focus. 

It is a deep, focused mindfulness, with optional, bilateral music played through earphones to enhance your experience, helping your mind and body process what's become stuck—whether it’s stress, anxiety, trauma, or something you can’t quite name. 

Your story matters, and talking can often be an important part of our healing process, but on its own, traditional talking therapy can be less effective and can often take a very long time for significant progress to be made.

" Traumatic events are almost impossible to put into words"

~ Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk 

We start with what’s on your mind

At the beginning of the session, we’ll talk about what you’d like to focus on. It might be a feeling, a memory, something bothering you physically, or just a sense that something isn’t right. If you've opted to listen to bilateral music whilst you process, we get that started too.

We find your brainspot

As you gently tune into that issue, I’ll help guide your eyes to a spot that connects with where that experience is held in your brain and body. You might notice a shift—like an emotion, a body sensation, or even just a stillness. That’s a sign we’ve found the right place to begin.

You simply notice what comes up

With your eyes resting on that spot, you simply notice and observe what you are experiencing. There’s no pressure to talk or figure anything out. You might feel something emotional, physical, a sense of imagery, or just a wave of calm. Whatever shows up is welcome. I’ll be with you throughout, creating a safe, steady space for the process.

We take time to close and ground

We’ll gently close the session with some space to reflect. Many people leave feeling clearer, lighter, or more at ease—sometimes in ways that are hard to explain but deeply felt.

Brainspotting isn’t about forcing change—it’s about giving your system the space and support it needs to heal in its own natural way.

This powerful modality supports the release of stuck emotional and physical energy, relating to:

• Trauma 
• Nightmares and recurring dreams
• Insomnia and sleep disturbances
• Feelings of depression and low mood
• Anxiety and overwhelm
• Chronic stress
• Procrastination and blocks to action
• Feeling stuck or lost
• Emotional eating and body-related struggles
• Grief and loss
• Chronic illness and fatigue
• Physical pain with emotional roots
• Money blocks and financial trauma

In addition, Brainspotting also creates space for personal growth and expansion. 

Expansion-focused sessions can support you in:

• Cultivating more joy, peace, and hope
• Strengthening your sense of self-worth and confidence
• Building resilience during life’s ups and downs
• Reigniting motivation and drive
• Enhancing creative expression and finding your flow
• Improving performance in work, sports, or artistic pursuits

Whether you're navigating emotional challenges or simply seeking deeper connection and purpose, Brainspotting offers a compassionate, attuned path forward. It meets you where you are—with kindness and presence—helping you access your innate capacity for healing and growth.

All of my sessions are online, via Zoom video.

• Sessions can be booked weekly or bi-weekly.

• My standard Brainspotting session is 90-minutes, but I also offer 50-minute sessions if this is your preference.

A 90-Minute Session Might Be Best If:

✅ You want more time to go deeper without feeling rushed

✅ You prefer fewer sessions but with the potential for more progress each time

✅ You want more time to talk about your Brainspotting experiences 

✅ You want a more immersive experience

A 50-Minute Session Might Be Best If:

✅ You’re new to therapy or Brainspotting and want to ease in slowly

✅ You have a busy schedule and need a shorter session

✅ You want to work on a specific issue in smaller steps

✅ You’re processing at a pace that feels best in shorter sessions

If you're unsure, we can always start with whichever option you are most drawn to, and then adjust as needed.

Your body and brain hold the key to your deep healing. Brainspotting can help you process trauma and deeply impacting experiences at the source, gently and effectively. If you're ready to move forward, I'm here to support you every step of the way.