Heal from Trauma with EMDR Therapy
Find relief and reclaim your life with evidence-based Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

What is EMDR?
EMDR is a powerful psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process distressing memories, reduce emotional distress, and overcome trauma. This structured method allows the brain to reprocess traumatic experiences in a safe and supportive environment, reducing their emotional charge and impact.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
EMDR is effective for individuals experiencing:

• PTSD and trauma

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Depression

• Phobias

• Grief and loss

• Performance anxiety

• Chronic stress

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How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR therapy follows a three-pronged approach to address past, present, and future experiences:

• Past Events: Reprocessing distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact.

• Present Triggers: Addressing current situations that cause distress and finding healthier coping mechanisms.

• Future Outlook: Developing positive beliefs and responses to enhance resilience and prevent future distress.
  During EMDR sessions, you will be asked to recall distressing experiences while engaging in guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This process helps the brain reprocess difficult memories, enabling you to heal and move forward.

 

Why Choose EMDR?

• Proven effectiveness backed by research

• A non-invasive, drug-free approach

• Can lead to faster results compared to traditional talk therapy

• Helps you gain insight and emotional relief

 

What to expect in an EMDR therapy session?

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EMDR starts with 2-3 sessions of preparation before we start processing.

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We will start with history taking. I will gather comprehensive information about your personal history, current challenges, and treatment goals. I will explore your past experiences, identify potential target memories for reprocessing, and assess how trauma has impacted your life. This phase helps create a tailored treatment plan and ensures a safe, structured approach to healing. 

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We then move onto preparation, in this phase I will work with you to develop essential coping skills and relaxation techniques to manage distress during and between sessions. This includes learning grounding exercises, mindfulness practices, and other self-regulation strategies that will help me feel safe and in control throughout the EMDR process. The goal is to build emotional resilience and establish a sense of stability before moving into deeper trauma processing.

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After developing coping skills in the preparation phase, we move onto EMDR processing sessions. We will start by identifying specific memories for reprocessing. Together, we explore the emotions, body sensations, and negative beliefs tied to these experiences while establishing a positive belief to replace them. This sets the foundation for desensitisation, where, through bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, tapping, handheld buzzers or auditory tones—we work to reduce the emotional charge of these memories. As your brain processes the distressing material, you’ll find that the memories lose their intensity, making space for healing. Once this occurs, we shift to strengthening positive beliefs to replace negative thought patterns. This step reinforces self-worth and resilience, helping you integrate a healthier perspective into your daily life. Since trauma is often stored in the body, we then conduct a body scan to ensure no lingering tension or discomfort remains. If any distress is still present, we address and process it fully, ensuring both mind and body are aligned in healing. Every session concludes with grounding techniques to ensure you leave feeling calm and stable. If needed, I will guide you through relaxation exercises and coping strategies to manage any emotions between sessions. When we next meet we will reevaluate and asses your progress and determine if any unresolved material remains. Healing is a journey, and this phase ensures we continue working toward complete emotional well-being.

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Take the First Step Toward Healing
If you’re ready to break free from the past and embrace a brighter future, EMDR therapy can help. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to healing.