EMDR Therapy

If you’ve experienced something overwhelming or traumatic that still affects you today, EMDR can help your brain process those memories so they no longer feel as distressing or intrusive.

Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is an evidence-based and highly effective approach for dealing with traumatic/ difficult memories.

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (usually eye movements) while you briefly focus on a difficult memory. This helps to activate your brain’s natural ability to process experiences that have become stuck.

You remain in control throughout therapy. Rather than reliving the trauma, your brain is doing the work of processing the memory in a safe and structured way.

We would work together to identify the experiences that continue to affect you today and work through them at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

EMDR may help with:

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Childhood trauma

  • Assault

  • Road traffic accidents

  • Medical traumas

  • Grief and loss

  • Distressing memories

  • Anxiety linked to past experiences

Many people come to EMDR because they feel they’ve talked about their experiences but still feel emotionally stuck. If that sounds familiar, I’d be happy to discuss whether EMDR could be the right approach during a free 15 minute consultation.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • No. While we discuss your experiences enough to understand what happened, you won’t be expected to repeatedly describe traumatic events in detail. EMDR helps your brain process difficult memories.

  • No. You remain in control throughout every session. Although you’ll bring memories to mind, we’ll work at a pace that feels manageable.

  • This is not prescribed and depends on your goals and experiences. Some people benefit from a relatively small number of sessions whereas others may require longer term therapy.

  • Yes. EMDR is supported by organisations including NICE for PTSD treatment, and has a strong evidence base for helping people process traumatic memories.

  • Yes. While best known for treating trauma and PTSD, anxiety can often be linked to difficult life experiences or memories. Where appropriate, EMDR can help reduce the emotional impact of those experiences.

  • If you’re unsure, that’s completely normal. During a free 15 min consultation we can discuss what’s been happening, your goals, and what would be the best fit for you.