What to Expect in Your First Brainspotting Session

You’ve taken the courses.
You’ve built the plans.
You’ve even done the mindset work.

And yet... every time you get close to taking that next big step—hitting publish, raising your prices, showing up fully—you freeze, procrastinate, or second-guess yourself.

It's not because you’re lazy.
It's not because you're unmotivated.
It's because your nervous system is protecting you.

If you're exploring Brainspotting Therapy to break through those invisible emotional blocks once and for all, you might wonder:

• "What actually happens during a Brainspotting session?"

• "Will I have to talk about everything?"

• "Will it feel overwhelming?"

You’re not alone in wondering—and I want to walk you through exactly what to expect, so you can show up feeling prepared, safe, and empowered.

Before Your First Brainspotting Session: A Dedicated Intake Meeting

Before we dive into Brainspotting, we’ll begin with a separate intake session.

This intake session is designed to:

• Talk through what’s been feeling stuck, heavy, or overwhelming

• Gather important information about your goals, your business, and your nervous system patterns

• Create emotional safety, so you’re fully supported before we start deeper work

Many of my clients tell me they feel relief after the intake, simply knowing they’ll be seen, heard, and guided with care right from the start.

Your healing journey deserves thoughtfulness—and that’s exactly how we’ll begin.

See What a Brainspotting Session Looks Like (Before You Even Try It)

See what happens in an actual Brainspotting session.

To help you feel even more at ease, I created a short video where you can watch me gently guide someone through the start of a Brainspotting session.

You’ll see exactly how calm, client-led, and empowering the process is—no pressure, no rush, just working with your natural pace.

Brainspotting Is Not Traditional Talk Therapy

Brainspotting isn’t about analyzing your thoughts or telling your story over and over.

It’s about gently accessing the places where your brain and body have stored emotional survival patterns…like overwhelm, procrastination, fear of success, or visibility blocks, and allowing them to complete naturally.

You won’t be pushed to relive trauma.
You won’t be forced to talk about anything you don't want to.
You are fully in control at every moment.

Setting the Stage: What Happens During Your Brainspotting Session

When we meet for your first Brainspotting session (after the intake), we’ll start by helping you settle into a place of safety and focus.

I’ll gently ask:

• What feels most present today?

• How does your body feel when you think about your current goal or block?

• Is there a sensation, emotion, or image standing out?

Then, we’ll find a “brainspot”—an eye position that connects with the stuck emotional energy you’re ready to process.

Your brain and nervous system already know what to do from there.
You don't have to force anything.
You can pause, shift, or stop at any time—you’re always in charge.

The Core of the Session: Focused Presence, Gentle Processing

As you maintain the brainspot, you may notice:

• Physical sensations like tingling, warmth, or heaviness

• Emotions like sadness, anger, or fear surfacing naturally

• Memories or flashes of insight

• Or simply deep stillness

There’s no "wrong" way to experience Brainspotting.

I’ll be holding a safe space, checking in as needed, but never interrupting your natural processing.

Many people describe it as one of the most calming and self-directed experiences they've ever had, even when big emotions move through.

Ending the Session: Integration and Grounding

Before closing, we’ll:

• Gently check in on how you’re feeling physically and emotionally

• Help you come back fully into the present moment

• Offer grounding techniques if needed

You might leave feeling lighter, clearer, tired, emotional, or simply peaceful.

Every reaction is valid and part of your nervous system, completing what it once couldn’t finish.

You’ll also receive simple, optional suggestions to support integration after your session if you choose.

Common Myths About Brainspotting Therapy (And the Truth)

Myth: "I’ll have to relive my trauma to heal."

Reality: Brainspotting allows your brain to process emotional pain without forcing you to relive it or rehash the story. Healing happens gently, at the pace your nervous system feels safe to go.

Myth: "I need to know exactly what’s wrong before I start."

Reality: You don't have to have all the answers. Your body and brain already know where the work needs to happen, whether or not you can name it. Brainspotting taps into that deeper knowing.

Myth: "If I get emotional during the session, it means I’m doing it wrong."

Reality: Feeling emotional is a normal, healthy part of releasing stuck energy. It's a sign your nervous system is moving through what once felt impossible, not a sign of weakness or failure.

Ready to Experience the Shift for Yourself?

If you’re tired of feeling stuck despite all the mindset work…
If you’re ready to finally move past burnout, fear, and procrastination at the nervous system level…

Brainspotting Therapy could be the missing piece.

Imagine:

• Opening your laptop without anxiety gripping your chest

• Launching your offers without second-guessing your worth

• Making business decisions with calm, confident energy

• Feeling fully aligned with your success, not afraid of it

Join a Free Group Brainspotting Session and experience it firsthand.
Learn more about Brainspotting Therapy for Entrepreneurs here.
Take the Free Quiz: What’s Stopping Your Success? and discover the hidden emotional patterns ready to shift.

You don’t have to hustle harder.
You can heal smarter.
And it starts with giving your nervous system the support it’s been asking for.

Jennie Hays, Brainspotting Practitioner & Trauma-Informed Business Coach
Helping women entrepreneurs clear emotional blocks like imposter syndrome, fear of visibility, and burnout—so they can grow profitable, purpose-driven businesses with clarity and confidence.

Jennie Hays is a certified Brainspotting Practitioner, experienced health and business coach with over two decades of experience in helping people heal—physically, emotionally, and professionally. As the founder of Beyond Mindset™, Jennie now helps women entrepreneurs and coaches break free from the invisible emotional blocks keeping them stuck, so they can finally get visible, get paid, and create meaningful impact.

Drawing from her background in emergency medicine, trauma-informed coaching, and somatic therapies like Brainspotting, Jennie brings a rare combination of calm confidence and no-fluff support to her clients. Whether you’re struggling with impostor syndrome, fear of visibility, or perfectionist paralysis, Jennie’s signature Unblocked Method™ helps you clear what's in the way—fast.

Her work has helped clients triple their income, stop overgiving, and finally become the Profitable Change Makers™ they were always meant to be.

When she’s not helping clients get unblocked and back in motion, Jennie’s living her best life as a wife, grandma, and coastal dreamer who believes you shouldn’t have to choose between impact and income.