
"We are traumatized alone, but we heal together..."
David Grand, PhD, developer of Brainspotting therapy
Brainspotting is an innovative therapy method that enables quick, profound and effective healing of psychological trauma and its numerous symptoms, both emotional and physical.
It stands out as a unique trauma healing approach—in contrast to traditional “talk therapy” there is no need to look for words and verbalize your traumatic experiences for the therapist.
Brainspotting Therapy
Processing trauma with or without words
In 2003, David Grand, PhD, observed during a client session that the precise direction of a person’s eye gaze not only can influence their emotional state but also offers a pathway to accessing and processing stored memories and experiences of traumatic events. This discovery is the core principle of Brainspotting.
"Where you look, affects how you feel"
David Grand, PhD, developer of Brainspotting therapy
Brainspotting therapy has shown to be effective in mitigating the physical and emotional impacts of distressing events: PTSD, depression, anxiety, flashbacks, impaired sleep and concentration, addictions, and somatic complaints.
Clients often share that they can cope better with the aftermath of trauma, experiencing an improvement in their well-being, often from the very first session.
Brainspotting Help is a worldwide community of Brainspotting practitioners volunteering to provide pro bono online psychological support and trauma healing for those affected by war, natural disasters and human-made crises.
Individuals impacted by the devastation of wars and disasters are most in need of mental health support, yet frequently are the least likely to receive it due to overwhelmed local resources. Brainspotting Help volunteers – a diverse group of experienced psychologists, therapists, counselors, and trauma coaches – step in to offer caring and compassionate support to individuals in crisis-affected communities.
Brainspotting Help coordinators and volunteer teams are supporting individuals affected by:
Click on any of the above buttons to request support in these regions or request help through our general support page
Support is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian.
Needing support in your region? We can work anywhere where we can engage volunteer coordinators. To inquire, please reach out through our contact form


