FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the structure of program Brainspotting 1. training?

Brainspotting Phase 1 training introduces four core Brainspotting set-ups: the Outside Window, the Inside Window, Gazespotting, and the Resource Model. The training is delivered online over three days and includes both theoretical lectures and practical paired exercises, where participants alternate between the role of therapist and client. Participants also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of the method in order to personally experience the therapeutic process of Brainspotting.

Can I start using Brainspotting right after completing Phase 1 training?

Yes. It is recommended to begin using Brainspotting immediately after completing Phase 1, while the knowledge is still fresh. Since Brainspotting differs from traditional talk therapy, we also provide mentorship groups where participants can practice the technique and more easily integrate it into their clinical work.

Can Brainspotting be integrated with other therapeutic modalities?

Yes. Brainspotting is highly flexible and can be incorporated into any psychotherapeutic approach. There are no limitations to integrating it with other therapeutic modalities.

Can Brainspotting be used for issues beyond deep trauma?

Yes. Brainspotting is a versatile method that can be applied to a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and other symptoms that are often linked to unresolved trauma. In addition, Brainspotting is highly effective for enhancing creativity, improving performance, and supporting spiritual growth.

What is the main difference between EMDR and Brainspotting?

Brainspotting relies on fixed eye positions or the use of a pointer to access trauma, whereas EMDR uses structured eye movements. Brainspotting is more open and adaptable to the client’s unique process, while EMDR follows a strictly defined protocol. Brainspotting may allow faster and deeper access to unresolved trauma by following the natural flow of the client’s experience.

How does Brainspotting differ from talk therapy?

Brainspotting and talk therapy differ significantly in how they access and process emotional experiences. Talk therapy works primarily on the neocortical level, involving logic, language, and conscious thought. Brainspotting, on the other hand, accesses subcortical areas of the brain, such as the limbic system and brainstem, where traumatic and deeply emotional experiences are stored. While talk therapy relies heavily on verbal communication—which can limit access to certain traumatic material—Brainspotting uses eye positions and reflexive responses.

Talk therapy is often guided by the therapist and structured around interpretation, questioning, and cognitive insight. In Brainspotting, the therapist follows the client’s inner signals and supports a process based on relational and neurobiological attunement. Whereas talk therapy often provides cognitive frameworks that create a sense of certainty about symptoms and solutions, Brainspotting embraces the brain’s complexity and the uncertainty of the healing process, allowing integration and self-healing to emerge organically.

How do mentorship groups support new Brainspotting practitioners?

Because Brainspotting differs from traditional talk therapy, Brainspotting Slovenia organizes mentorship groups to help therapists integrate the method into their practice. These groups provide opportunities to practice techniques, address challenges in applying the method, and ease the integration of Brainspotting into clinical work. Mentorship groups last three hours and are held approximately every two months, alternating between online and in-person meetings.