Developer of the Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) method.

Throughout a career spanning over 30 years as an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist in Scotland, Frank combined his extensive clinical experience with research on the neurobiology of trauma and its underpinnings in major psychiatric disorders. His research broadly explored the intersection between affective Neuroscience and the science of healing culminating in the development of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)®. This new and novel psychotherapeutic approach emphasises the importance of tracking a distinctive neurophysiological sequence embedded in ‘deep brain’ systems. One of the most unique aspects of DBR as a trauma-focused therapy, is the embodiment of a natural healing process that is consonant with the evolutionary process of the developing brain and nervous system.

"Brainstem shock and emotional pain: the long-term clinical effects across diagnoses and the use of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) in trauma psychotherapy."

A registered psychologist (HCPC), a Chartered Scientist (CSci) and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS). Director of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) training programmes.

"A Brainstem Perspective on Working with Children and Adolescents." 

A professor of psychiatry and holder of the Harris-Woodman Chair at Western University in Canada, where she heads the Clinical Research Programme on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Ruth has over 25 years’ clinical and research experience working with trauma-related disorders.

"From Shock to Safety: The Neuroscience of Deep Brain Reorienting."

Founder, Centre for Trauma and Stress in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Over 35 years in private practice as a trauma therapist 25 years as an EMDR therapist. Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA approved consultant. Presented on complex trauma, dissociation, and structural dissociation theory at EMDR Canada and EMDRIA. One of the first DBR Consultants in North America DBR Presenter.

"Deep Brain Reorientation for Patients with Dissociative Disorders: Clinical Aspects."

Clinical Director of the Centre for Trauma and Stress. 15 years’ experience working with trauma, complex trauma and dissociation. Certified EMDR therapist and consultant, accredited by EMDRIA. One of the first DBR consultants in North America.

"Deep Brain Reorientation for Patients with Dissociative Disorders. Clinical Aspects."

Has over 26 years experience of providing trauma therapy and specialises in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. Colin is a DBR Consultant and a DBR Trainer in Training, he provides DBR to children, adolescents, and adults at his private practice in Shropshire. Colin first trained in DBR in 2019 and has used DBR in his private practice since then. Colin is also an EMDR Europe Accredited Clinical Consultant/Supervisor, and a Registered Practising Forensic and Clinical Psychologist.

"Case examples from his DBR work with young people."

A psychologist, researcher and therapist specialising in trauma treatment, with over 30 years’ experience working with people who have survived torture, war and forced displacement. She coordinates the neurofeedback programme at the New South Wales State Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) in Sydney, and is also the director of the Australian Institute of Neurofeedback. In addition, she is a senior adjunct lecturer at the University of Sydney. Her clinical and research work focuses on integrating neuroscience-based approaches into the treatment of complex trauma, particularly the use of EEG, neurofeedback and the Deep Brain Reorientation (DBR) method. Her current research explores the electrophysiological changes associated with therapeutic improvement and how EEG can contribute to more personalised approaches to trauma treatment.

"DBR and Neurofeedback."

Clinical psychologist, trauma therapist (DBR, EMDR), sexuality counsellor, and group analyst in training. She has been using the DBR method in her practice since 2024. She has now completed all three levels of the basic training programme, as well as an advanced training course in early trauma therapy. She regularly attends clinical groups led by Frank Corrigan and Jessica Christie-Sands and facilitates small-group work as a facilitator at DBR training sessions.

"Embodied Presence in DBR: From Orientation to the Sense of “I Am”."

Senior Research Fellow at the Laboratory of Small Group Psychology and Intergroup Relations, Institute of Social Psychology and Psychology of Education, National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine; Associate Professor. Certified EMDR therapist, accredited Gestalt therapist, and supervisor of mental health professionals.
She has been practising DBR since 2022: she has completed three levels of training with Dr Frank Corrigan, as well as specialised training courses with Dr Jessica Christie-Sands and Hannah Young; she is a participant in DBR clinical groups and an assistant in small groups during training sessions. Her particular professional interest lies in the application of DBR in working with war trauma within the context of an ongoing, unresolved traumatic situation, where therapy addresses not only the consequences of past experiences but also the experiences that continue to unfold in the face of an immediate threat.

"Who am I now? DBR in working with a soldier after long-term captivity."

A psychologist and trauma therapist with over 20 years’ practical experience, a trainer and supervisor of trauma therapy training programmes, and a lecturer and supervisor for international educational projects. In her clinical practice, she integrates Gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR and the sensorimotor approach. Since 2022, she has specialised in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), applying the method in the treatment of psychological trauma, including in her work with military personnel and people affected by war.

"When the sense of self disappears: clinical differentiation of dissociative states in DBR."

Practicing psychologist, practitioner in DBR, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and Resource-Focused Work with Complex Trauma. Graduate of the 2nd cohort of the DBR training program, having completed Levels 1 and 2 of DBR training as well as the seminar "Shock at the Start of Life: Pre-Attachment Trauma and the Painful Presence of Absence"; regular participant in clinical groups.

"The practical application of the Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) for overcoming interpersonal trauma and social phobia."

A neurologist of the highest category. She has completed the three levels of basic training in DBR (Deep Brain Reorientation), undertaken specialised training in attachment trauma, and acts as an assistant on basic DBR training programmes.

"First steps towards unblocking life: working with the activating stimulus and orienting tension’First steps towards unblocking life: working with the activating stimulus and orienting tension."

Psychologist. Since 2022, she has been training in the Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) method, applying it in her clinical practice and facilitating DBR training courses. She works with individual clients and couples. She is undergoing professional training in systemic-family and emotion-focused psychotherapy.

"Working with attachment trauma using the DBR method. The horror of attachment."

Psychotherapist (registered with the NAGTU). Trauma therapist, actively practising the DBR method since 2024; has completed three levels of training with Frank Corrigan and Jessica Christie-Sands, an advanced level with Jessica Christie-Sands, and a seminar with Hannah Young. She has been assisting at Frank Corrigan’s training seminars for the second and third cohorts since 2025. She has been a participant in clinical groups since 2024. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and is a senior lecturer.

"The application of DBR in addressing anxiety and trauma in the context of forced migration."

EMDR therapist, Senior Consultant, and EMDR facilitator, accredited by EMDR Europe. Member of the Board of the NGO ‘EMDR Ukraine’. Since March 2022, she has been using the Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) method in her work with civilians and military personnel affected by war. She uses DBR as a first-line intervention when working with complex cases of war trauma, particularly in situations of imminent threat. In 2025, she presented a paper at the EMDR Ukraine conference. At this conference, she had the opportunity to share her experience of using DBR in her work with military personnel and civilians affected by war, particularly those with limited mobility.

"Working with the military during the war. In the footsteps of shock."

Psychologist, psychotherapist specialising in Positive Psychotherapy, Bodynamic practitioner, Level II VBM instructor, and supervisor in the multimodal approach. Further training and expertise in neuropsychoanalysis, art therapy and DBR (from 2024).

"Where-Self as a therapeutic tool: specific aspects of its use in conditions of chronic stress."

Master’s degree in Psychology. Trainee psychoanalytic psychotherapist. Sleep therapist. Therapist specialising in the Painfocus method. I work with psychological trauma using the DBR method and sensorimotor psychotherapy. Member of the Ukrainian Society of Psychologists (USP) and the Institute for Sleep Disorders and Psychotraumatic Disorders.

"Working with sleep disturbances and disorders using the DBR method."

"Working with pain and other symptoms in the context of transgenerational trauma."

Psychotherapist registered with the USP (Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists), the UAPP (Ukrainian Association of Positive Psychotherapy), the EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy) and the WAPP (World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy). Specialising in the DBR method since 2022 (trained across all three levels of DBR by Dr Frank Corrigan; attended specialist training courses led by Dr Jessica Christie-Sands and Hannah Young; participant in clinical groups and facilitator of small-group sessions in DBR training courses).

"After the darkest night, dawn always breaks. On the DBR method in Ukraine."

Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, coach, supervisor, lecturer, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor. Member of the registers of the USP (Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists), UAPP (Ukrainian Association of Positive Psychotherapy), WAPT (World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy), EMDR – Ukraine, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and the USSC (Ukrainian Union of Supervision and Coaching). Specialising in the DBR method since 2024 (trained across all three levels of DBR by Dr. Frank Corrigan, Dr. Jessica Christie-Sands and Hannah Young), and a participant in clinical and supervision groups. 15 years’ practical experience.

"The role of the activating stimulus (AS) and orienting tension (OT) in DBR therapy."

Practical psychologist, psychoanalytic psychotherapist in training, trauma therapist. Works using systemic, psychodynamic and neuropsychotherapeutic approaches. She has completed three levels of DBR training with Dr. Frank Corrigan, as well as advanced training with Dr. Jessica Christie-Sands. She participates in monthly clinical groups with Dr. Frank Corrigan, as well as in clinical groups led by Dr. Jessica Christie-Sands. She assists with DBR training courses.

"Dissociation and the accessibility of vitality: towards a neurobiological model of psychotherapeutic change in Deep Brain Reorienting."