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Karen Veronica Hodgson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Wigan WN6
These may include for example, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Emotional Freedom Technique, Mindfulness and Walking Therapy.
I'm Karen, a UKCP Reg & EMDR Psychotherapist working online. Practicing for over 24 years with people struggling with self worth, loneliness & isolation; who struggle to connect well with others or develop intimate relationships, who people-please or have difficulties prioritising their needs; who have experienced infidelity/betrayals of trust; who have communication difficulties or struggle to set boundaries; who find balancing individual & couple expectations difficult; who are stuck in their grief, anger, anxiety or depression or who present with complex trauma & attachment wounds rooted in their childhood.
These may include for example, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Emotional Freedom Technique, Mindfulness and Walking Therapy.
I'm Karen, a UKCP Reg & EMDR Psychotherapist working online. Practicing for over 24 years with people struggling with self worth, loneliness & isolation; who struggle to connect well with others or develop intimate relationships, who people-please or have difficulties prioritising their needs; who have experienced infidelity/betrayals of trust; who have communication difficulties or struggle to set boundaries; who find balancing individual & couple expectations difficult; who are stuck in their grief, anger, anxiety or depression or who present with complex trauma & attachment wounds rooted in their childhood.
01257 448237 View 01257 448237
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Chris Rudyard: IFS, EMDR, Somatic - Trauma Therapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Garston L19
Not accepting new clients
Further training in: AEDP, Ego State/Inner Child, Brainspotting: 123, EMDR 123 & 2.
Don't want cbt, want more than regular talk-therapy/counselling? Non-shaming, far-reaching, therapies that work with you, not against you. Nearly 20 years experience and trained in over 10 approaches. People usually see me for help recovering from difficult relationships, complex trauma, and unexplained physical problems. 50 min & 1.5 hour sessions. I facilitate an immersive, and expansive experience to help you heal from what has a hold over you, even when you're not sure what that is. When you see me, we work collaboratively and organically. This way will help you recover, and feel you again. Book via my website.
Further training in: AEDP, Ego State/Inner Child, Brainspotting: 123, EMDR 123 & 2.
Don't want cbt, want more than regular talk-therapy/counselling? Non-shaming, far-reaching, therapies that work with you, not against you. Nearly 20 years experience and trained in over 10 approaches. People usually see me for help recovering from difficult relationships, complex trauma, and unexplained physical problems. 50 min & 1.5 hour sessions. I facilitate an immersive, and expansive experience to help you heal from what has a hold over you, even when you're not sure what that is. When you see me, we work collaboratively and organically. This way will help you recover, and feel you again. Book via my website.
07757 437599 View 07757 437599

Online Therapists

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Psychotherapist, Supervisor & Trainer
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN2
C-PTSD (20 Week Programme) 20 week programme, which incorporates an initial assessment of 90mins and 10 x fortnightly sessions of 60mins of post trauma intervention such as EMDR (eye movement desensitising reprocessing), VKD (rewind technique work), BSP ( brainspotting) and GV (Guided Visualisation).
PTSD and C-PTSD are serious and debilitating disorders that occur as a result of experiencing either one trauma or repeated traumatic suffering over a long period of time. C-PTSD can often be seen in survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and combat. The effects of all unresolved trauma are far-reaching and can deeply impact an individual’s ability to function in day-to-day life. However, with the right support and treatment, individuals with PTSD at any level can achieve post-traumatic growth and personal development.
C-PTSD (20 Week Programme) 20 week programme, which incorporates an initial assessment of 90mins and 10 x fortnightly sessions of 60mins of post trauma intervention such as EMDR (eye movement desensitising reprocessing), VKD (rewind technique work), BSP ( brainspotting) and GV (Guided Visualisation).
PTSD and C-PTSD are serious and debilitating disorders that occur as a result of experiencing either one trauma or repeated traumatic suffering over a long period of time. C-PTSD can often be seen in survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and combat. The effects of all unresolved trauma are far-reaching and can deeply impact an individual’s ability to function in day-to-day life. However, with the right support and treatment, individuals with PTSD at any level can achieve post-traumatic growth and personal development.
01507 304193 View 01507 304193
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Dr Aoiffe Kilcommons, Happiness in Mind.
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wilmslow SK9
Are you looking for lasting happiness & well-being? Dr Kilcommons is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Therapist, accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist & Brainspotting Therapist; with over 25 years clinical experience across community & inpatient, substance misuse, physical health, forensic & performance settings. She is also EFT Level II, Voice Dialogue & Reiki trained. She is proud to work with sporting clubs/elite athletes in GB Taekwondo, British Cycling, Premier League Football & Lancashire Cricket Club. Sessions are held in the strictest of confidence, with compassionate care & tailored to your needs.
Are you looking for lasting happiness & well-being? Dr Kilcommons is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Therapist, accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist & Brainspotting Therapist; with over 25 years clinical experience across community & inpatient, substance misuse, physical health, forensic & performance settings. She is also EFT Level II, Voice Dialogue & Reiki trained. She is proud to work with sporting clubs/elite athletes in GB Taekwondo, British Cycling, Premier League Football & Lancashire Cricket Club. Sessions are held in the strictest of confidence, with compassionate care & tailored to your needs.
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Aishah Bumadian
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
York YO10
As an integrative counsellor and Brainspotting therapist, I provide mental health support through tailored talking and brain-body therapies.
Life's challenges can test our emotional resilience. When these challenges are unavoidable, they impact our mood and relationships and become too overwhelming that we find it difficult to bounce back from our problems. Recognizing that you aren’t coping well is a major step to healing. While it takes so much courage to reach out, asking for help can be highly rewarding. Instead of facing your problems alone, speaking to a counsellor can help you work through your problems. I offer a safe space where you can be yourself, explore your stressors and find meaning and solutions to your difficulties.
As an integrative counsellor and Brainspotting therapist, I provide mental health support through tailored talking and brain-body therapies.
Life's challenges can test our emotional resilience. When these challenges are unavoidable, they impact our mood and relationships and become too overwhelming that we find it difficult to bounce back from our problems. Recognizing that you aren’t coping well is a major step to healing. While it takes so much courage to reach out, asking for help can be highly rewarding. Instead of facing your problems alone, speaking to a counsellor can help you work through your problems. I offer a safe space where you can be yourself, explore your stressors and find meaning and solutions to your difficulties.
01889 227342 View 01889 227342
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Thomas Moffett
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Nelson BB9
I can help by giving you the space to talk about what it is that is affecting you in daily life, sometimes though just talking is not enough and I can then offer you a therapy called brainspotting designed to work with trauma, this could be developmental traumas, traumas sustained through abuse or a trauma caused by a single life changing event.
Every person is unique and deserves a unique service, life maybe difficult at the present moment but that does not have to define who you are. Daily struggles can overwhelm us and the pressures can become unbearable, the important thing is you don't have to deal with this alone. As your therapist I am here to listen and assist you in finding the answers deep within, allowing you to access the body's own amazing resources that can help change your current situation. I can call upon a range of different therapies in order for you to achieve this including brainspotting to work with trauma, in a safe non judgmental environment.
I can help by giving you the space to talk about what it is that is affecting you in daily life, sometimes though just talking is not enough and I can then offer you a therapy called brainspotting designed to work with trauma, this could be developmental traumas, traumas sustained through abuse or a trauma caused by a single life changing event.
Every person is unique and deserves a unique service, life maybe difficult at the present moment but that does not have to define who you are. Daily struggles can overwhelm us and the pressures can become unbearable, the important thing is you don't have to deal with this alone. As your therapist I am here to listen and assist you in finding the answers deep within, allowing you to access the body's own amazing resources that can help change your current situation. I can call upon a range of different therapies in order for you to achieve this including brainspotting to work with trauma, in a safe non judgmental environment.
0114 697 1826 View 0114 697 1826
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Emma Powell
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
Kidderminster DY14
I use a trauma informed, individualised, person centred approach which integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic understanding, is Focusing informed and employs Brainspotting.
The people I work with could be struggling with issues within their relationships with others such as sexual addiction, sexual betrayal trauma and psychosexual problems. Other people may want to develop their relationship with themselves such as improving their self esteem, personal compassion or self respect and dignity. My approach enables people to explore, understand and change their relational and personal issues. I can also offer more ‘general’ Couple’s Counselling and Psychosexual Therapy. I work with both individuals and couples.
I use a trauma informed, individualised, person centred approach which integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic understanding, is Focusing informed and employs Brainspotting.
The people I work with could be struggling with issues within their relationships with others such as sexual addiction, sexual betrayal trauma and psychosexual problems. Other people may want to develop their relationship with themselves such as improving their self esteem, personal compassion or self respect and dignity. My approach enables people to explore, understand and change their relational and personal issues. I can also offer more ‘general’ Couple’s Counselling and Psychosexual Therapy. I work with both individuals and couples.
01746 331720 View 01746 331720
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Karolina Orenczak
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Aberystwyth SY23  (Online Only)
I also use Brainspotting, a neuroexperiential model that helps treat trauma, anxiety, depression and attachment issues.
I help trauma and loss survivors be secure in the here and now, connect with their inner child, and live life on their own terms.
I also use Brainspotting, a neuroexperiential model that helps treat trauma, anxiety, depression and attachment issues.
I help trauma and loss survivors be secure in the here and now, connect with their inner child, and live life on their own terms.
01970 600505 View 01970 600505
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Sally Wambold
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Leeds LS20  (Online Only)
I use a combination of Counselling and Psychotherapy skills & techniques drawn from my training in Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
I offer an online confidential, caring counselling service for individuals to help you work through emotional issues such as bereavement, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and past experiences that are impacting you in the present. You may be feeling unhappy, stuck or struggling to cope with everyday life. I have a special interest in counselling & coaching for neurodiverse individuals and provide additional insight & empathy through my own lived experience of neurodiversity. I also have considerable experience of working with both cancer patients & their supporters to manage their trauma & stress.
I use a combination of Counselling and Psychotherapy skills & techniques drawn from my training in Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
I offer an online confidential, caring counselling service for individuals to help you work through emotional issues such as bereavement, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and past experiences that are impacting you in the present. You may be feeling unhappy, stuck or struggling to cope with everyday life. I have a special interest in counselling & coaching for neurodiverse individuals and provide additional insight & empathy through my own lived experience of neurodiversity. I also have considerable experience of working with both cancer patients & their supporters to manage their trauma & stress.
01943 262039 View 01943 262039
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Anita Campbell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Scunthorpe DN16
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a qualified psychotherapist who has been working in private practice for over 22 years and I am accredited with UKCP. I offer both long and short term therapy to individuals and couples who are experiencing personal issues which can affect relationships and general outlook on life. Please feel free to browse my profile and make contact if you would like to know more about me and how I work.
Hello, I am a qualified psychotherapist who has been working in private practice for over 22 years and I am accredited with UKCP. I offer both long and short term therapy to individuals and couples who are experiencing personal issues which can affect relationships and general outlook on life. Please feel free to browse my profile and make contact if you would like to know more about me and how I work.
01733 964181 View 01733 964181
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Mandy Dadswell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Harrogate HG1
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapist offering a BESPOKE & UNIQUE service catered to individuals needs. No one is the same, we are all unique with often very different circumstances, so why should therapy be delivered in the same way for everyone? An initial FREE consultation will give you an indication of the way I work and of what I can offer you or/and your family with the aim to get life under control or where you want it to be. For more detailed information you can also take a look at my website mandydadswell.com
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapist offering a BESPOKE & UNIQUE service catered to individuals needs. No one is the same, we are all unique with often very different circumstances, so why should therapy be delivered in the same way for everyone? An initial FREE consultation will give you an indication of the way I work and of what I can offer you or/and your family with the aim to get life under control or where you want it to be. For more detailed information you can also take a look at my website mandydadswell.com
01423 449130 View 01423 449130
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Diane Judith Adderley
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Manchester M25
I am a qualified psychotherapist, life coach, trainer and supervisor, with over 20 years experience in private practice. I work with adults who may be encountering life's stressors to a greater-than-usual degree or may be struggling to find their way forward in a diverse range of circumstances. These may be from personal or professional sources but usually involve our own, perhaps not very helpful, habitual ways of dealing with such difficulties - we all can revert to old habits in times of trouble. I am available to do both short- and long-term work according to need.
I am a qualified psychotherapist, life coach, trainer and supervisor, with over 20 years experience in private practice. I work with adults who may be encountering life's stressors to a greater-than-usual degree or may be struggling to find their way forward in a diverse range of circumstances. These may be from personal or professional sources but usually involve our own, perhaps not very helpful, habitual ways of dealing with such difficulties - we all can revert to old habits in times of trouble. I am available to do both short- and long-term work according to need.
01890 230083 View 01890 230083
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Iris Kay
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Coventry CV1  (Online Only)
I am Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist and NHS Experienced Trauma Therapist with over 20 years experience NHS Mental Health Experience. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Accredited Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist. I work using the latest neuropsychological therapies that involve working with Brain and Body interaction and within the NHS Nice Guidelines and World Health Organisation Recommendations and Guidelines. My experience of working on line worldwide via Zoom/Teams since COVID pandemic and works really well wth the advantage of flexibility, no parking, time saving and efficient psychologically.
I am Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist and NHS Experienced Trauma Therapist with over 20 years experience NHS Mental Health Experience. I am an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and Accredited Consultant EMDR Trauma Therapist. I work using the latest neuropsychological therapies that involve working with Brain and Body interaction and within the NHS Nice Guidelines and World Health Organisation Recommendations and Guidelines. My experience of working on line worldwide via Zoom/Teams since COVID pandemic and works really well wth the advantage of flexibility, no parking, time saving and efficient psychologically.
024 7542 2408 View 024 7542 2408
Photo of Georgina Gray, MSc, MBACP, Psychotherapist
Georgina Gray
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Aberystwyth SY23
The reasons that people may seek therapy are very individual and personal - it may be due to emotional problems, anxiety, depression, substance use, early life experiences, trauma, or because of a feeling that life has somehow lost its balance. Yet many issues and problems are embedded within our wider social and cultural context. Adverse childhood experiences and other difficult or traumatic experiences later in life can have a profound effect on how we view ourselves, our relationship with others and the wider world, usually leading to a mixture of vulnerability as well as resilience. Therapies such as EMDR or CBT can help.
The reasons that people may seek therapy are very individual and personal - it may be due to emotional problems, anxiety, depression, substance use, early life experiences, trauma, or because of a feeling that life has somehow lost its balance. Yet many issues and problems are embedded within our wider social and cultural context. Adverse childhood experiences and other difficult or traumatic experiences later in life can have a profound effect on how we view ourselves, our relationship with others and the wider world, usually leading to a mixture of vulnerability as well as resilience. Therapies such as EMDR or CBT can help.
01570 940257 View 01570 940257
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Janice Chan Therapy & Consulting
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B2  (Online Only)
Looking a therapist can feel daunting, and my hope is to offer a space for you to feel totally seen, heard and understood. We all find ourselves feeling stuck in thinking and behaviour patterns that we wish were different at times. Talking to friends and family isn't always useful, or an option. That's where therapy may be more effective. I am a BACP registered psychological therapist with over a decade of experience of working multi-culturally using CBT, CPT, IFS and solution-focused approaches. I provide a warm, confidential, non-judgmental space to support you to work through life's issues.
Looking a therapist can feel daunting, and my hope is to offer a space for you to feel totally seen, heard and understood. We all find ourselves feeling stuck in thinking and behaviour patterns that we wish were different at times. Talking to friends and family isn't always useful, or an option. That's where therapy may be more effective. I am a BACP registered psychological therapist with over a decade of experience of working multi-culturally using CBT, CPT, IFS and solution-focused approaches. I provide a warm, confidential, non-judgmental space to support you to work through life's issues.
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Elizabeth Doggart Associates Ltd
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birmingham B17
EDA Associates are a team of highly experienced Counsellors and Psychotherapists providing a range of therapies to help with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Low Self Esteem and all Trauma based issues including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Our therapists are qualified in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desenistisation and Reprocessing) and Integrative Counselling. We work with Adults, Children and Adolescents. We see clients who self refer, as well as those who may have insurance such as BUPA or Aviva. We are always happy to discuss your counselling needs prior to your making an appointment.
EDA Associates are a team of highly experienced Counsellors and Psychotherapists providing a range of therapies to help with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Low Self Esteem and all Trauma based issues including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Our therapists are qualified in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desenistisation and Reprocessing) and Integrative Counselling. We work with Adults, Children and Adolescents. We see clients who self refer, as well as those who may have insurance such as BUPA or Aviva. We are always happy to discuss your counselling needs prior to your making an appointment.
0121 285 7990 View 0121 285 7990
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Tina M Leniuk-Wright
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Alderley Edge SK9
One of the most difficult parts of the therapeutic process is taking that first step – deciding to talk to someone. The counselling that I offer provides a safe, confidential space for clients to explore difficult issues, obstacles, choices, and aspirations. I work in a psychosynthetic context that within each individual there exists both a personality (patterns of behaviour) as well as a spiritual aspect (our innate potential) encompassing work at the levels of mind and thinking, body and feeling, spirit and purpose. In our personal and professional lives each of us is a Self that is both divine and human.
One of the most difficult parts of the therapeutic process is taking that first step – deciding to talk to someone. The counselling that I offer provides a safe, confidential space for clients to explore difficult issues, obstacles, choices, and aspirations. I work in a psychosynthetic context that within each individual there exists both a personality (patterns of behaviour) as well as a spiritual aspect (our innate potential) encompassing work at the levels of mind and thinking, body and feeling, spirit and purpose. In our personal and professional lives each of us is a Self that is both divine and human.
01403 627045 View 01403 627045
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Zahida Abbas
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochdale OL11
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
01706 335951 View 01706 335951
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Austen Miall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Salford M5
My name is Austen and I provide Psychotherapy to individuals & couples in Manchester and Online. I qualified as a therapist in 2011 and my particular skill is helping clients to process sensitive or embarrassing issues. I have undertaken training in Trauma, Emotional Regulation and Sexuality related problems. My specialist areas are; Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sex/Porn Addiction, Erectile Dysfunction and Kink-Related Shame. Many of my clients have previous experience of therapy and are seeking a therapist with specific skills and a therapeutic approach that is focused. I'm Gay and my clients are heterosexual and LGBT+.
My name is Austen and I provide Psychotherapy to individuals & couples in Manchester and Online. I qualified as a therapist in 2011 and my particular skill is helping clients to process sensitive or embarrassing issues. I have undertaken training in Trauma, Emotional Regulation and Sexuality related problems. My specialist areas are; Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sex/Porn Addiction, Erectile Dysfunction and Kink-Related Shame. Many of my clients have previous experience of therapy and are seeking a therapist with specific skills and a therapeutic approach that is focused. I'm Gay and my clients are heterosexual and LGBT+.
01484 627039 View 01484 627039
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Natasha Medina
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Congleton CW12  (Online Only)
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and life coach with over 11 years of experience. We all develop coping strategies to deal with the experiences of life, but eventually, most of us realise that some of those mechanisms no longer serve us. My role will be to guide your exploration, and better management of these internal processes. Our aim will be for you to feel happier and more at peace and fulfilled with of your life. In addition, you will have the strategies to deal more constructively with unwanted events as, and when they occur.
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and life coach with over 11 years of experience. We all develop coping strategies to deal with the experiences of life, but eventually, most of us realise that some of those mechanisms no longer serve us. My role will be to guide your exploration, and better management of these internal processes. Our aim will be for you to feel happier and more at peace and fulfilled with of your life. In addition, you will have the strategies to deal more constructively with unwanted events as, and when they occur.
01260 541812 View 01260 541812

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Brainspotting Counsellors

How does brainspotting work?

Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.

Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?

Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.

How effective is brainspotting?

Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.

How long does brainspotting take to work?

A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.