Unlike other therapies like CBT, DBR works at the brainstem level, where attachment wounds, trauma and survival responses are stored. This approach helps to reprocess trauma from its earliset neurological origins for effective and lasting healing.
At Dr Jo Gee Psychotherapy, we offer DBR for those struggling from trauma, attachment wounds and emotional dysregulation. Whether you attend sessions at our clinic in Guildford or online, our skilled therapists are here to guide you every step of the way.
When something unexpected happens, the superior colliculi in the brainstem direct attention towards the stimulus and triggers a range of automatic responses. These responses can be shaped by past experiences that are stored in the upper cortex which can replay traumatic memories.
A sudden stimulus also activates the locus coeruleus, which governs the body’s shock response and triggers various sensations, such as a tightness in the chest, a sinking feeling in your stomach and a heightened alertness due to noradrenaline release. These sensations are physiological survival responses – not just emotional reactions. The periaqueductal gray then activates, intensifying defensive reactions like fear, freezing or dissociation.
This process creates a sense of safety and emotional balance without solely relying on cognitive processing. DBR is particularly effective for trauma, attachment wounds and chronic emotional dysregulation.
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Whether you’re looking to process past trauma, reduce anxiety or improve your emotional wellbeing, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
DBR costs £120 per session (Please Note: From April 2025, there will be a £5 increase across all services in order to continue providing high-quality care). Book a free 15-minute consultation now to discuss how we can help.
Both Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) are powerful trauma therapies, but they are different and work in distinct ways.
Both therapies can be effective depending on an individual’s need. DBR offers deep foundational healing, while EMDR helps process specific traumatic memories.
“From start to finish, it taught me so much about myself.”
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“After many years of therapy, you are the first person who gets me.”
DBR is a highly effective treatment for those with:
DBR is particularly helpful for those who have not been able to find lasting relief through traditional talk therapies or cognitive-based approaches.
Our clinic provides expert DBR therapy to help clients achieve deep healing at the neurological level. Here’s why clients choose us:
DBR sessions focus on bodily sensations and the brain’s automatic survival responses rather than traditional talk therapy. The process typically involves:
DBR doesn’t require reliving traumatic memories in detail. Instead, it works directly with the brainstem’s survival pathways to restore a sense of safety and balance.
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Whatever your current struggle, we’re here to help.
We offer online psychiatry, psychology, counselling and psychotherapy appointments. Contact us for a free 15-minute phone discussion to ask any questions you might have.
Many of our appointments can be conducted online if that’s preferable or easier for you.
For clinic appointments, we work from 3 Saxton Parklands, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9JX.
Clients visit us from several nearby locations, including Addlestone, Aldershot, Ashford, Bisley, Camberley, Chertsey, Chobham, Cobham, Cranleigh, Dorking, Egham, Epsom, Esher, Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Horley, Horsham, Kingston, Leatherhead, Lightwater, Oxshot, Redhill, Reigate, Richmond, Send, Shere, Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surbiton, Virginia Water, Walton-on-Thames, West End, Weybridge, Windlesham and Woking.
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3 Saxton Parklands
Guildford
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Guildford Therapy Rooms
3 Beaufort Parklands
Guildford
GU2 9JX
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Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 9.00pm