Brainspotting - where you look affects how you feel
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 often takes a very long time for significant progress to be made.
" Traumatic events are almost impossible to put into words"
~ Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk
Evolved from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and somatic therapy practices, Brainspotting targets the subcortical brain, supporting healing from trauma, stress and emotional overwhelm.
It helps us to bypass cognitive defences, the overthinking that we can become trapped in, allowing deeper emotional and physical processing.
Unlike the protocol-based, therapist-led eye movement of EMDR, Brainspotting is more client-led, intuitive, and gently uses still eye focus. You can talk as much or as little as you wish.
Optional, bilateral music can be 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.
"Brainspotting (BSP) is a transformative therapy treatment, that focuses on identifying, processing, and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional or body pain, trauma, dissociation, and a variety of challenging symptoms." - BSP UK, BRAINSPOTTING UK
Here’s how it works:
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 a good 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.
What can Brainspotting help with?
This powerful modality supports the release of stuck emotional and physical energy, relating to:
- Trauma
- Nightmares and recurring dreams
- Insomnia and sleep disturbances
- Depression and low mood
- Anxiety and overwhelm
- Chronic stress
- Procrastination and blocks to action
- Feeling stuck or lost
- Emotional eating
- Grief and loss
- Chronic illness and fatigue
- Physical pain with emotional roots
No matter where you are in your healing journey, Brainspotting offers a supportive and hopeful path forward. In a space of safety and compassion, you can begin to release what no longer serves you, reconnect with your inner strength, and move toward a life rooted in clarity, self-trust, and peace. You deserve to feel whole and healing can begin now.
Sessions
Session Options
Deep Healing Sessions – 90 Minutes (Recommended)
These extended sessions are designed to give you the space and time to go deeper without feeling rushed. Especially powerful for Brainspotting, 90-minutes allows for a fuller experience and integration of the work. Ideal for clients looking for transformative progress or who have complex trauma. Most clients choose this format for the most effective results.
Standard Sessions – 50 Minutes
A more traditional format, 50-minute sessions offer a flexible option for those with time or budget constraints. These are still effective, and may be best for follow-ups, maintenance, or when working on less intensive material. Available upon request or 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.