EMDR Therapy

EMDR is especially beneficial for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related symptoms, offering a path to recovery without in-depth trauma exploration.

When undergoing EMDR treatment, individuals can expect a structured and supportive process. Initially, I  will conduct an assessment to understand the client's history and specific issues related to trauma. Following this, and prior to EMDR, we'll spend some sessions building a safe feeling in the space and learn relaxation techniques required before commencement.

During the actual EMDR sessions, I will guide clients to recall traumatic memories both mentally and somatically, while simultaneously engaging in repetitions of bilateral stimulation, often through guided eye movements. This dual focus helps process the memory and reduces its emotional impact. I will also encourage clients to verbalise any feelings, affects or insights that arise during the session noticing the somatic affect throughout the body.

Alongside in-person sessions, I now offer online EMDR therapy using BilateralBase, a secure platform designed specifically to support the bilateral stimulation used in EMDR. This allows clients to safely engage in EMDR work from the comfort of their own space, while still benefiting from the structured and guided process of the therapy.

Online EMDR sessions are conducted in the same supportive and carefully paced way as in-person sessions, ensuring that you feel safe, grounded and supported throughout the work.

Clients may experience a range of emotions, from relief to discomfort, but I will be there to provide support and ensure a safe environment. Over several sessions, individuals typically find that their traumatic memories become less distressing and easier to manage, leading to improved emotional well-being and coping skills. Overall, EMDR can be a transformative experience, helping individuals move forward from the affects of past traumas.

Feel free to access EMDR tools via the Client Hub (account required to access)