What is brainspotting?
It’s difficult to put Brainspotting into words because so much of it happens beneath conscious awareness - it is often felt more than thought.
It can be helpful to think of it as opening a door to the deeper parts of your brain, where emotions, memories, and reactions live.
Overwhelming experiences can leave our brain and body carrying tension or feelings that seem “stuck.” Trauma can make our brain respond as if a past event is happening right now, even though the threat is over. When this happens, you might notice your heart racing, muscles tensing, sudden intense emotions, intrusive thoughts, images or painful memories popping up unexpectedly. We can also find ourselves held back by limiting beliefs and patterns of procrastination, perfectionism and people-pleasing.
Brainspotting gently guides your gaze to specific points in your visual field, helping your nervous system safely process and integrate these experiences.
Bilateral music is gentle, rhythmic sound that moves between your left and right ears to help your brain and body find calm and balance. In Brainspotting sessions, it supports your natural healing process, allowing emotions to release safely and helping you feel more grounded and centered.
Everyone experiences Brainspotting differently. People often notice shifts in bodily sensations, emotions surfacing, new insights, or a sense of release and relief.
By combining mindful awareness with targeted eye positions, Brainspotting helps the brain reprocess memories, calm overactive responses, and recognise that the experience is in the past.
" Traumatic events are almost impossible to put into words"
— Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk
Who can benefit from brainspotting?
Brainspotting can help anyone looking to release deep-seated emotional or physical blocks.
It’s particularly effective for people who:
- Struggle with anxiety, stress, or overwhelming emotions.
- Experience chronic pain or physical symptoms linked to emotional experiences.
- Face performance blocks and challenges in sports, arts, or public speaking.
- Want a therapy that works directly with the mind-body connection, beyond talking alone.
Whether you’re dealing with past trauma, current stress, or performance barriers, Brainspotting provides a gentle, focused way to access and process what’s stored in your nervous system, helping you move forward with clarity and relief.