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Paolo Imbalzano

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Paolo Imbalzano

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Reflections on therapy, trauma, and the nervous system

Articles and reflections from my practice

This page brings together articles and reflections from my practice.

Some focus directly on therapy, trauma, the nervous system, and relationship patterns. Others reflect more broadly on the values and human questions that shape how I think about suffering, care, relationship, and psychological work.

If you have come here because you are considering therapy, you may also want to look at the main therapy pages, About, or Getting started to get a clearer sense of how I work.

You can also read more about some of the key values behind my work.

 
December 02, 2025

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR): a gentle way of working with shock and trauma

December 02, 2025/ Paolo Imbalzano
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR): a gentle way of working with shock and trauma

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR): a gentle way to resolve shock and trauma

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Trauma & Nervous System, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Trauma Therapy, Shock, Orienting Response, Nervous System Regulation, Window of Tolerance, Parts-Aware Therapy, Relational Psychotherapy
January 24, 2016

Is mindfulness always helpful?

January 24, 2016/ Paolo Imbalzano
Is mindfulness always helpful?

A few reflections about my experience and practice of mindful meditation.

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Psychotherapy, Mindfulness & Meditation
Mindfulness, Meditation, Trauma, Nervous System Regulation, Emotional Regulation, Psychological Safety, Relational Psychotherapy
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Paolo Imbalzano

Relational psychotherapist, ILF neurofeedback practitioner, and clinical supervisor.

Psychotherapy and supervision are available in person and online.
ILF neurofeedback is available in person only, in Reading, Berkshire.

+44 (0)7803 049039 · paolo@presentingpast.co.uk - LinkedIn

UKCP Registered Psychotherapist · UKCP Registered Clinical Supervisor
BACP Registered Member · CTA-P

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