EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can be part of the whole therapeutic journey, not simply a technique for processing trauma. Finding the right therapist and building a trusting therapeutic relationship are important parts of this work, creating a space where you can feel supported as you move towards healing and recovery.
EMDR is an evidence-based approach that can help people recover from significant emotional events, trauma and other overwhelming life experiences.
Not everyone who benefits from EMDR identifies with the word "trauma".
Sometimes it is a single frightening event. Sometimes it is a series of significant emotional experiences that continue to influence the present long after they have passed. And sometimes it is simply noticing that something; a situation, a relationship or another person's response triggers a reaction in you that feels difficult to understand. Your body may be responding to something that your conscious mind hasn't yet made sense of.
Whatever language feels right to you, if the past continues to interrupt the present, healing is possible.
EMDR is one of the most extensively researched psychological therapies for trauma.
When we experience something overwhelming, our brain's natural ability to process that experience can become disrupted. Rather than feeling like something that happened in the past, the memory can continue to trigger emotional, physical and psychological responses in the present. EMDR helps the brain resume this natural healing process.
The memory does not disappear, but its emotional intensity often reduces, allowing it to become part of your story without continuing to dominate your everyday life.
I work at a pace that takes account of your capacity and circumstances. Therapy doesn’t need to be rushed, and there is no expectation to share more than feels right for you.
Some people come for short-term support around a specific difficulty; others choose longer-term work to explore deeper or longstanding issues. We can talk together about what you are looking for and what feels possible.
EMDR is a carefully structured therapy. We begin by understanding your story, your goals and ensuring you have the resources needed before processing difficult memories. There is no expectation that you recount every detail of what happened. We work collaboratively and at a pace that feels safe. You remain in control throughout the process.
I integrate EMDR within a broader trauma-informed psychotherapy approach, drawing upon attachment theory, nervous system regulation and compassion-focused practice.
Healing doesn't change what happened. It can change the hold it has on your life.
Whether your experiences are clearly traumatic or simply difficult to put into words, you do not have to face them alone.
If the past continues to interrupt your present, I would be pleased to begin a conversation about whether EMDR might be the right approach for you.
Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step. I offer a free 15-minute initial phone or video conversation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share a little about what brings you, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.