Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a highly effective, goal-oriented method of psychotherapy that enables detection, processing, and release of deeply rooted neurophysiological sources of trauma, dissociation, and a wide range of psychological and physical symptoms. It is particularly suitable for processing and reprocessing traumatic experiences (psychological traumas), attachment wounds, and has proven to be very effective in working with anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties. In addition, it is also highly effective in enhancing creativity and athletic performance. The method was developed in 2003 by Dr. David Grand, and since then more than 13,000 therapists worldwide have been trained in Brainspotting.

The foundation of Brainspotting lies in the natural connection between eye gaze direction and internal experiences. It is a therapeutic approach that, through exploration of the visual field, identifies a specific eye position, a gaze point, where the client experiences an intense bodily or emotional response, known as a Brainspot.

“Where we look affects how we feel” are the words that beautifully capture the core premise of this method.