EMDR Therapy
Healing from past trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a proven and powerful
therapeutic approach that helps individuals heal from past trauma, anxiety, and emotional
distress. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses a combination of gentle eye movements
and guided techniques to help your brain process distressing memories and negative emotions
more effectively.
If you’ve experienced trauma, struggles with anxiety, or just feel stuck in old patterns, EMDR
can help you move forward. It’s been shown to be effective for issues like PTSD, phobias,
depression, and even stress management.
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR helps to ‘process’ disturbing memories so that they no longer have the same
emotional impact on your day-to-day life. During an EMDR session, we’ll work together to
identify specific memories or issues that are causing you distress. Through a structured
process, we’ll use bilateral stimulation (usually involving guided eye movements) to help
your brain reprocess those memories and bring you emotional relief.
This doesn’t mean you have to relive every detail of painful experiences or dive into deep
trauma; instead, the process works to ‘unlock’ the emotional charge and allow you to heal
naturally.
What Can EMDR Help With?
Trauma & PTSD If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, EMDR can help you
process those memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
Anxiety & Panic: EMDR can address the root causes of anxiety and help you feel
more balanced and in control.
Depression: By targeting negative beliefs and unprocessed emotions, EMDR can
help reduce the heaviness of depression.
Phobias & Negative Thought Patterns: EMDR can help shift the beliefs and fears
that may be limiting your life.
Grief & Loss: It can support you in healing from the emotional pain of losing a loved
one.
Why Choose EMDR?
No Need to Relive Trauma: You don’t need to go into every painful detail of your
past. The goal is to shift how your brain processes it.
Works with Your Brain: EMDR taps into your brain’s natural healing process,
making it a gentle yet powerful tool for lasting change.
What to Expect in an EMDR Session
EMDR therapy typically involves 8 phases, including history-taking, preparation, assessment, desensitisation, installation of positive beliefs, and
re-evaluation. The goal is to reduce emotional distress linked to memories and help you build
healthier ways of thinking and coping.
Every session is personalised to your needs, so you will never feel rushed or forced to
address anything before you’re ready.
Is EMDR Right for You?
EMDR is suitable for anyone who wants to heal from emotional pain or traumatic
experiences, whether those memories are recent or long in the past. If you’re struggling with
persistent feelings of anxiety, sadness, or stress, EMDR may be the tool you need to
experience relief and start living more fully.
If you’re ready to explore how EMDR can help you,
Contact me today to schedule a
consultation. Let’s work together to start your journey to healing.