Brainspotting: A Somatic Pathway to Healing

When we think about therapy, many people picture talking through problems and exploring memories. While conversation is important, some experiences, especially trauma, are stored deep in the body and nervous system, beyond the reach of words alone. Brainspotting is a powerful, body-based approach that helps access and process those experiences, gently guiding the mind and body toward resolution.

What Is Brainspotting?

Brainspotting is a therapeutic method that uses the position of your eyes to help locate, process, and release experiences that are “stuck” in your brain and body. By identifying a “brainspot” connected to an emotional or physical experience, your nervous system can naturally begin to process and integrate what it has been holding onto sometimes, for years.

The Somatic Connection

Trauma and stress are not just mental; they live in the body. You may notice it as tension in your shoulders, a knot in your stomach, or a racing heart when certain situations arise. Brainspotting works directly with the body’s felt sensations to access the deeper parts of the brain where these memories and patterns are stored.

This is why Brainspotting is considered a somatic therapy, it integrates the mind and body in the healing process. Instead of talking about the experience, you stay connected to the physical sensations in the present moment, allowing the body to guide the work.

How It Works in a Session

In a Brainspotting session, you and your therapist identify a brainspot, an eye position that connects with the part of your brain holding a particular memory, emotion, or sensation. You’ll be invited to focus gently on your internal experience, noticing whatever arises in your body and mind.

Your therapist provides a safe, attuned presence, helping you stay within a “window of tolerance” where your system can process without becoming overwhelmed.

Why People Choose Brainspotting

People often turn to Brainspotting when traditional talk therapy isn’t enough. It can be especially helpful for:

• Healing trauma and PTSD
• Processing grief or loss
• Releasing chronic tension and pain
• Overcoming performance blocks
• Reducing anxiety and stress

Because it’s client-led and deeply respectful of your pace, Brainspotting often feels less re-traumatizing than other trauma-processing methods.

A Gentle Path to Deep Change

Our bodies remember. Sometimes, the most profound healing happens when we allow them to speak. Brainspotting creates space for that conversation without forcing, without rushing, so your mind and body can finally come into alignment.

If you’re curious about Brainspotting as a somatic therapy, I’d be honored to help you explore this gentle yet transformative approach.