Brainspotting
A therapeutic technique that combines brain-body connection and eye movement with talk therapy to process deep-seated trauma, emotional distress, addiction, and psychological blocks. This type of therapy has been proven to be beneficial for people that are neurodivergent, people who have a hard time verbally expressing their emotions, people who have experienced childhood trauma, and more.
brainspotting Explained Further
Developed by Dr. David Grand, a renowned psychotherapist, brainspotting is grounded in the understanding that our eyes are windows to the brain, reflecting the neural activity associated with our experiences and emotions. Through various different techniques the counsellor will observe your eye movement, ask you to focus your gaze on a specific spot, and then ask you to rate how intense your body sensations or feelings are on a scale of 0-10 while staying with that intense feeling and processing it until it lessens or disappears.
Scientifically speaking
Brainspotting is an innovative therapeutic approach which combines the latest findings in neuroscience with the art of counselling to offer profound healing and growth opportunities. Studies have shown the effectiveness in being used with neurodiverse clients as well as reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Research has shown that brainspotting activates the brain's innate capacity for neuroplasticity, allowing for the rewiring of neural networks associated with trauma and emotional regulation.
Differences from traditional Talk therapy
Brainspotting brings the client away from their thoughts and cognitions, while connecting the client to the part of their brain that stores emotions and memories (limbic system).
I offer Brainspotting session at a duration of 70-minutes and a fee of $200 per session.
These sessions are longer as they require more time for clients to get comfortable and not feel rushed through the processing stage. Additionally, this type of therapy can be emotionally and mentally exhausting; therefore, we want to ensure there is enough time at the end of these session to debrief and allow the client time to reflect and to regulate if needed before leaving the session.