Brainspotting (BSP)
Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach that helps access and process trauma or difficult emotions by using specific eye positions, known as “brainspots.” These brainspots correspond to areas in the brain where emotional pain and trauma are stored.
During a Brainspotting session, you will be guided to focus your gaze on a specific point while tuning into bodily sensations and emotions. This focused attention helps the brain process and release unresolved trauma at a deep, subconscious level.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, Brainspotting bypasses some of the mental defenses by working directly with the brain and body connection. This makes it effective for trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges.
Brainspotting supports healing by:
Facilitating deep emotional processing
Accessing nonverbal memories and sensations
Helping regulate the nervous system
Encouraging a sense of safety and resolution
Each session is client-led and paced according to your comfort, allowing your body and mind to naturally move toward healing.
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What Does a Brainspotting Session Look Like?
In a Brainspotting session, the therapist will help you identify specific eye positions—called “brainspots”—that are connected to areas where trauma or emotional pain is stored. While you maintain focus on the chosen point, you will be encouraged to notice bodily sensations, feelings, or memories that arise. The therapist provides a supportive environment, helping you stay present and safe as your brain naturally processes the unresolved material. Sessions are gentle, client-paced, and do not require detailed verbal recounting of traumatic events.
What Can Brainspotting Treat?
Brainspotting is effective for a wide range of issues, including:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic disorders
Depression and mood disorders
Performance anxiety and creative blocks
Grief and loss
Chronic pain and somatic symptoms
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When seeking Brainspotting therapy, it’s important to find a practitioner who has completed official Brainspotting training through certified programs. Brainspotting practitioners undergo specialized training to safely and effectively guide clients using this method. Always ask your provider about their training, experience, and approach to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
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Yes, Brainspotting can be effectively conducted through telehealth. Many clients find virtual sessions convenient and comfortable, and therapists adapt techniques to ensure the process remains supportive and safe in an online environment.
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While Brainspotting shares similarities with therapies like EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, it is distinct in its emphasis on eye positioning combined with ongoing attention to bodily sensations and emotional processing. Unlike EMDR, which follows a structured bilateral stimulation protocol, Brainspotting is more fluid and client-directed, focusing on where your eyes naturally fixate in relation to your emotional experience. Compared to Somatic Experiencing, which centers more on nervous system regulation through body sensations, Brainspotting integrates both eye positioning and somatic awareness to access deeper levels of healing.