Consultation & Certification

As an approved Brainspotting Consultant, I have undergone additional training to provide guidance and support to other therapists seeking certification. I can assist you in the following ways:

  • Consultation: Offering individual sessions to review and enhance your Brainspotting skills.

  • Certification Support: Providing feedback and recommendations for certification applications.

  • Ongoing Education: Helping you stay updated with the latest developments in Brainspotting techniques and theory.

Consultants play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and quality of Brainspotting practice.

Certification Requirements for Brainspotting Practitioners

 

To become a certified Brainspotting practitioner, individuals must complete the following steps:

  1. Training: Complete Brainspotting Phase 1 and Phase 2 trainings, which can be attended in-person or online.

  2. Advanced Training: After November 1, 2025, complete one advanced training course, such as Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 5, or a Master Class.

  3. Consultation: Engage in a minimum of 6 hours of individual consultation with an approved Brainspotting Consultant. Note that only 2 hours of consultation before completing Phase 2 can count towards certification.

  4. Practice: Document at least 50 Brainspotting sessions using the provided session tracking form.

  5. Application: Submit a completed certification application, including the documented sessions, consultant’s report, and proof of liability insurance (or request for a waiver).

  6. Certification Fee: Pay a certification fee of $150 USD.

Certification must be completed within 2 years of finishing the final required course.

Benefits of consultation and certification

1. Enhanced Clinical Skills

Deeper Healing: Certification ensures you’re well-trained in the nuanced use of Brainspotting, allowing you to facilitate deeper emotional and somatic healing in clients.

Broader Scope of Practice: You’ll be equipped to address a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, performance blocks, chronic pain, and more.

2. Increased Credibility and Professional Recognition

Credibility with Clients: Being certified shows clients that you’ve met rigorous standards and are proficient in this modality.

Professional Prestige: Certification differentiates you from non-certified therapists and may increase referrals from other clinicians or institutions.

3. Access to Advanced Resources and Opportunities

Consultant Guidance: Certified practitioners benefit from close mentorship with experienced Brainspotting Consultants.

Advanced Trainings: Eligibility to pursue higher-level trainings, including becoming a Brainspotting Consultant yourself.

Exclusive Network: You gain access to specialized forums, conferences, and training events.

4. Career Advancement

Practice Growth: Many therapists report increased client interest and retention due to the powerful results of Brainspotting.

Marketability: You can list your certification on directories like Brainspotting.com, which can drive new client inquiries.

5. Global Community and Collaboration

International Network: Join a worldwide network of certified practitioners, opening opportunities for collaboration, peer support, and shared learning.

Cross-Disciplinary Application: Brainspotting is used in various fields beyond psychotherapy (e.g., coaching, sports performance), so certification broadens your professional landscape.

6. Personal and Professional Transformation

Self-Work: The certification process often involves personal healing and growth, which deepens empathy and therapeutic presence.

Confidence: Practitioners often report increased confidence in working with complex trauma and emotional dysregulation.

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