EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach that can help you process distressing or traumatic experiences that continue to affect you in the present.

​

If you're considering EMDR therapy, this page explains what EMDR is, how it works and what you can expect from the process.

 

What is EMDR?
 

EMDR is a therapeutic approach that can help you process distressing or traumatic experiences that continue to affect you in the present.

We can experience difficult events that feel too overwhelming to fully process at the time. Sometimes, memories or experiences can continue to affect how we feel, think or respond when something in the present reminds us of what happened.

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, tapping or other forms of stimulation, to support the processing of these experiences. The aim is to help you develop a different relationship with distressing memories so that they feel less overwhelming in the present.

​

Who Can EMDR Help With?

EMDR is most commonly used to help people process traumatic or distressing experiences, including experiences that may be contributing to symptoms of PTSD.

Depending on your circumstances, EMDR may also be considered where you are experiencing difficulties such as:

• Anxiety and panic

• Phobias

• Grief and loss

• Performance anxiety

• Chronic stress

• Depression

We would always discuss your individual circumstances and whether EMDR is an appropriate approach for you before beginning this work.

​

​

How Does EMDR Work?

EMDR therapy works with past experiences, present difficulties and how you would like to respond in the future.

During EMDR sessions, you will be asked to bring a distressing memory or experience to mind while using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, tapping or sounds. This can help you process difficult memories and reduce the intensity of the emotions connected to them.

We may also explore situations in the present that are triggering difficult thoughts, feelings or responses, as well as how you would like to respond differently in the future.

You remain awake and aware throughout EMDR and are able to stop or pause the process at any time.

 

​

What to expect in an EMDR therapy session?

​

EMDR starts with preparation sessions before we begin processing.

We will start by taking a detailed history. I will gather information about your personal history, current difficulties and what you would like to work on. We will explore your past experiences and identify potential memories or experiences that may be appropriate for EMDR processing.

We then move on to preparation. During this phase, I will work with you to develop coping and grounding techniques to help you manage distress during and between sessions. This may include relaxation exercises, mindfulness and other strategies to help you feel safe and in control throughout the EMDR process.

​

After developing coping skills in the preparation phase, we move on to EMDR processing sessions. We will identify specific memories or experiences to work on and explore the emotions, body sensations and beliefs connected to them.

During the processing, we use bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, handheld buzzers or auditory tones. We work together to process the distress associated with the memory and reduce the intensity of the emotions connected to it.

We may also work with positive beliefs that you would like to develop about yourself. Towards the end of the session, we will use grounding techniques to help you feel settled before you leave.

If needed, I can also guide you through relaxation exercises and coping strategies to help you manage difficult emotions between sessions. At the following session, we will review how you have been since we last met and consider what we need to work on next.

​

I am currently working towards full accreditation in EMDR therapy.

​

As part of this process, I may ask to record some sessions, with your permission, so that I can review them with my supervisor as part of my ongoing training and development. You do not have to agree to a recording, and saying no will not affect your ability to access EMDR therapy with me.

​

Any recordings would be used only for supervision and handled confidentially and in accordance with relevant data protection requirements.

​​

Is EMDR Right for You?

​

EMDR is not suitable for everyone or for every situation. We would discuss your circumstances, what you would like help with and whether EMDR is an appropriate approach for you before beginning this work.

If EMDR is suitable, we would work together at a pace that feels manageable for you. You can ask questions about the process at any stage, and you can pause or stop the EMDR work if you feel you need to.

​

If you're considering EMDR therapy and would like to discuss whether it might be appropriate for you, please get in touch using the contact form.

We can arrange an initial free 30-minute discussion by phone or online. This gives you an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions you may have about EMDR and decide whether you would like to arrange an initial appointment.

​

​

EMDR Sessions and Fees

EMDR sessions last 60 minutes to ensure enough time for processing. To help with processing sessions need to be held regularly on a weekly basis.

The session fee is £60 per session.

I review my fees annually in April.

​

My client hours are:

Monday 10am-2pm

Tuesday 10am - 8pm

Wednesday 10am- 2pm & 6pm-9pm

Thursday 12noon- 2pm

please note day time slots maybe limited during school holidays.

Please be aware that I am only able to offer sessions within my client hours.​​​

​

When you contact Rosie with an enquiry about therapy she will collect information to help her satisfy your enquiry. This will include your basic contact details, GP details and reasons why you are seeking therapy. If you decide not to proceed with therapy she will ensure all your personal data is deleted as in line with GDPR policy.

​

Information is collected for records to ensure Rosie is working ethically and remains confidential unless you the client give permission to release information except in circumstances such a risk of harm to yourself, others or where by law she would need to release information e.g. fraud or terrorism.

​

​

​

​

​

​​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

 

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​