Stress and overwhelm
Slow down the cycle of bracing, overthinking, or shutting down.
A focused path inward
Brainspotting therapy
Sometimes insight alone is not enough to shift a pattern. Brainspotting offers a focused way to notice what your nervous system may be holding—with steadiness, choice, and no pressure to force an outcome.
What it is
A mind-body approach guided by your experience
Brainspotting uses visual focus, body awareness, and therapist attunement to help access and process experiences that can be difficult to reach through conversation alone. You remain in control of the pace, and Anita works collaboratively with you throughout the process.
Anita has practiced Brainspotting since 2018, completed all five phases of training, and has participated in hundreds of hours of practice and consultation.
What sessions can hold
Space for what feels unfinished
Brainspotting may be integrated into your broader therapy rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all technique.
Past experiences
Approach difficult experiences at a pace that respects your capacity and boundaries.
Persistent patterns
Notice emotional and physical responses that keep returning despite your best efforts.
The process
What to expect
There is no required performance and no “right” response. Your experience leads.
- 1
Begin with context
You and Anita clarify what you want to explore, what you notice in your body, and whether an activation-focused or resource-focused approach feels appropriate.
- 2
Identify a brainspot
Anita may help locate an eye position through your felt sense, subtle reflexive responses she observes, or another Brainspotting setup. Your responses—not a predetermined target—guide the selection.
- 3
Allow the process to unfold
While keeping gentle visual attention at or around the brainspot, you notice what changes in thoughts, emotions, memories, or body sensations. Detailed narration is not required.
- 4
Reflect and integrate
You make room at the end to notice changes, questions, and what may need further exploration.
An optional Brainspotting tool
Bilateral sound within the session
Bilateral sound is not presented as a separate therapy service. Anita may use it as one optional Brainspotting tool when it supports the focus and pacing of the work.
A gentle left-right rhythm
Bilateral sound alternates audio between the left and right ears through comfortable headphones. During Brainspotting, this rhythm can provide an additional sensory point of attention while you notice thoughts, emotions, memories, or body sensations.
The sound is introduced collaboratively and adjusted around your responses. You can change the volume, slow the rhythm, pause it, or choose not to use it at any time. There is no need to make something happen or respond in a particular way.
Clarify the purpose
You discuss whether bilateral sound fits the focus, your preferences, and your comfort for that Brainspotting session.
Set a comfortable pace
You choose a tolerable volume and confirm that the alternating sound feels accessible rather than distracting.
Notice and adjust
Anita supports the pacing while the sound can be changed, paused, or stopped whenever needed.
Related care
Support tailored to your goals
Brainspotting and bilateral sound sit within a broader, personalized treatment plan rather than replacing the therapeutic relationship or daily-life practice.
Personalized foundation
Individual therapy
A collaborative plan shaped around your goals, history, strengths, and pace.
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IFS-informed care
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