Brainspotting is a neuro-somatic therapy that gently accesses the unconscious layers of experience—where emotional memory, attachment patterns, and unprocessed trauma are often held beyond words.

From a depth psychological perspective, many of the patterns that shape our relationships and inner world operate outside of conscious awareness. Brainspotting works directly with these deeper layers by using specific eye positions, or brainspots, that correlate with emotional and somatic activation in the brain. When a brainspot is held with attuned therapeutic presence, the nervous system naturally begins to process and release what has been stored beneath awareness.

Rather than relying on analysis or retelling the past, Brainspotting allows images, sensations, emotions, and symbolic material to emerge organically. This aligns with depth psychology’s understanding that healing occurs not through insight alone, but through direct contact with the unconscious.

My approach to Brainspotting is relational, attachment-informed, and grounded in nervous system regulation. The work unfolds within a steady therapeutic relationship that supports safety, pacing, and integration—especially for individuals with developmental or relational trauma.

Brainspotting can be integrated into ongoing therapy or used as a focused modality within a broader depth-oriented framework.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Brainspotting session feel like?

Sessions are often quiet and internally focused. You may notice body sensations, emotions, images, memories, or shifts in awareness. There is no pressure to talk or perform—your nervous system leads the process.

How is Brainspotting different from talk therapy?

While talk therapy focuses on understanding experience through words and insight, Brainspotting works directly with the body and brain. It accesses unconscious material that may not yet be available to language.

How is Brainspotting different from EMDR?

Both are trauma-informed therapies, but EMDR follows a more structured protocol and often focuses on specific memories. Brainspotting is more open-ended and somatic, allowing deeper attachment and developmental material to emerge at the nervous system’s pace.

Do I have to relive traumatic experiences?

No. Brainspotting does not require retelling or re-experiencing trauma. Processing happens internally and organically, with careful attention to safety and regulation.

Who is Brainspotting helpful for?

Brainspotting can be helpful for trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, attachment wounds, grief, emotional overwhelm, and experiences that feel “stuck” or difficult to put into words.

Is Brainspotting intense?

Not necessarily. While it can access deep material, the work is carefully paced. Many clients experience it as grounding, clarifying, and integrative rather than overwhelming.