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Reflections on relational psychotherapy, trauma, the nervous system, and therapeutic practice

Thoughtful articles and gentle psychoeducation on trauma, psychotherapy, the nervous system, and relational healing.

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January 28, 2026

DBR vs EMDR vs somatic therapy (balanced comparison) (Copy)

January 28, 2026/ Paolo Imbalzano
DBR vs EMDR vs somatic therapy (balanced comparison) (Copy)

Confused by DBR, EMDR, and somatic therapy? Here’s a clear, balanced guide to how they differ, what they share, and who they can suit.

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January 28, 2026/ Paolo Imbalzano/ Comment
Psychotherapy, Trauma
DBR, Deep Brain Reorienting, EMDR, somatic therapy, trauma therapy, nervous system regulation, window of tolerance, dissociation, hypervigilance, stabilisation, integration
December 29, 2025

After a DBR session: what you might notice and how to support integration

December 29, 2025/ Paolo Imbalzano
After a DBR session: what you might notice and how to support integration

What happens after Deep Brain Reorienting? Common responses include tiredness, vivid dreams, emotional softness, and calmer reactivity. Here’s how to integrate.

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December 29, 2025/ Paolo Imbalzano/ Comment /Source
Deep Brain Reorienting, Psychotherapy
Deep Brain Reorienting, DBR, trauma therapy, integration, DBR integration, after-care, nervous system regulation, trauma processing, grounding, sleep, dissociation, shutdown
December 17, 2025

What a DBR session is like

December 17, 2025/ Paolo Imbalzano
What a DBR session is like

Wondering what happens in Deep Brain Reorienting? Here’s a step-by-step guide to a DBR session, including pacing, safety, and after-care.

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December 17, 2025/ Paolo Imbalzano/ Comment /Source
Deep Brain Reorienting, Psychotherapy
Deep Brain Reorienting, DBR, trauma therapy, psychotherapy, DBR session, shock, nervous system regulation, window of tolerance, dissociation, freeze, stabilisation, integration

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Relational psychotherapist, ILF neurofeedback practitioner, and clinical supervisor in Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, UK.
In-person and online psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and supervision.

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