Brainspotting is a psychotherapy technique that aims to help people process trauma, emotional distress, anxiety, performance blocks, and other psychological challenges by using specific eye positions ("brainspots") that are thought to connect with how the brain stores emotional experiences.

During a Brainspotting session:

The therapist helps you identify an issue, emotion, or physical sensation you want to work on.

You follow a pointer (such as a therapist's finger or pointer stick) with your eyes.

The therapist looks for an eye position that seems linked to heightened emotional activation or body sensations.

Once a "brainspot" is found, you maintain your gaze there while noticing thoughts, emotions, memories, and bodily sensations that arise.

The therapist provides support while your brain processes the experience.

The theory behind Brainspotting is often summarized as: "Where you look affects how you feel."

What is it used for?

Brainspotting is commonly used for:

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Grief

• Chronic stress

• Sports and performance enhancement

• Creative blocks

• Emotional regulation difficulties