EMDR Therapy
eye-movement-desensitisation-and-reprocessing therapy

EMDR [Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing]

is an evidence-based therapy approach that supports the brain

and nervous system process difficult or overwhelming experiences

that may feel emotionally "stuck".

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Sometimes, experiences are not fully processed at the time that they happen,

and can continue to feel present long after, through:

emotional triggers or strong reactions,

anxiety, panic, or hypervigilance,

negative self-beliefs or shame,

distressing memories or images,

patterns in relationships or emotional responses,

feeling emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed.

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EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences

in a way that reduces their emotional intensity, 

allowing them to feel more integrated, less present,

and less overwhelming in everyday life.

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During EMDR therapy,

we gently work with aspects of an experience or trauma memory,

while using bilateral stimulation [eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds].
This supports the brain's natural processing system, helping experiences feel less emotionally charged over time, and no longer held with the same intensity.

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EMDR can be helpful for:

trauma and distressing experiences,
childhood trauma and attachment wounds,

anxiety and panic,
grief and loss,

negative beliefs about yourself,

phobias, overwhelm, or nervous system dysregulation,

experiences that continue to feel emotionally unresolved.
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This approach doesn't require you to retell everything in detail,

and is always guided at a pace that feels safe and manageable. 

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My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and paced with care.

Before moving into deeper processing work, we focus on building emotional safety, grounding, nervous system regulation, and coping resources,

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Alongside EMDR processing, our work may include:

understanding trauma and nervous system responses,

exploring attachment patterns and relational wounds,

building emotional regulation and grounding skills,

working with shame, self-criticism, or fear,

strengthening self-compassion, safety, and connection

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You may also find it helpful to explore:

trauma support | anxiety support | childhood trauma | depression support