Brainspotting
How Brainspotting Works
I am trained in Brainspotting Level I and am drawn to this approach because it follows the nervous system rather than directing it. Brainspotting is a gentle, brain–body therapy that identifies specific eye positions connected to where experiences are held in the brain and body, allowing processing to occur at a deep, subcortical level.
By holding attention on these points within a regulated and attuned therapeutic relationship, the brain is given space to process what words often cannot reach. The work unfolds naturally, guided by the body’s own intelligence, supporting integration without forcing or overriding the nervous system’s pace.
The Experience of Brainspotting
Many clients experience Brainspotting as slow, steady, and deeply regulating. As attention is held in a supportive and attuned space, the nervous system begins to release stored activation. Sensations, emotions, and images may arise and resolve without force, allowing integration to happen in a way that feels contained and safe.
What Clients Often Experience
As processing occurs, clients often notice reduced physiological arousal, improved emotional regulation, and decreased reactivity to internal and external triggers. The nervous system begins to settle, allowing the body to move out of a chronic state of alertness and into greater balance.
Over time, many clients experience increased nervous system stability, improved concentration, and more consistent sleep. Emotional responses often feel more proportionate to present circumstances, and there is a greater sense of presence and flexibility in daily life. Rather than feeling driven by past experiences, clients often describe feeling more choiceful, grounded, and connected to themselves and others.