Certification Application

Application for Certification As A Brainspotting Practitioner

Before you begin, please ensure:

1. You will need to have documented your hours on our Session Tracking Form (PDF) or an equivalent spreadsheet with the same information.
    
2. Your consultant will have needed to complete the Consultant/Expert Review Form (PDF) and Consultant Reporting Form (PDF).

Once you have completed those forms, you may apply for certification using this form. (You can also download the form instead.)

(If you are already certified, please use the renewal form instead.)

Requirements for Certification

The Brainspotting Certification Standard Committee has accepted and voted upon the following standards, which will be implemented starting November 1, 2025.

Requirements for Initial Certification:

1. Complete Phases 1 and 2, and one advanced training of your choice (Phases 3-5 or Masterclass).
2. Document 50 Brainspotting sessions representing the frame set-ups from Phases 1 & 2. Generally, these sessions are in the context of clinical or professional work. Use of any documented sessions outside of clinical settings should be discussed with the consultant.
3. Complete a minimum of 6 hours of consultation with the same Approved Brainspotting Consultant (only 2 hours of consultation before completing Phase 2 can count towards certification) OR complete a 5-day Brainspotting Intensive with an Approved Brainspotting trainer.
4. Complete your application, payment, and provide your documented hours and a copy of liability insurance (or request a waiver of liability insurance) to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC. Your consultant will provide you with their completed Consultant Report to be turned in with your application.
5. Complete certification within 2 years of completing the final course needed to meet certification requirements.

Individual exceptions will be determined by Brainspotting Consultant and BTL.