If you feel you or your family could be helped by talking through a mental health issue, or you feel that psychotherapeutic input might be right for you, then please do get in touch.
Our clinicians are available to talk through your concerns over the phone and can advise as to whether therapeutic help might be beneficial. We offer appointments throughout the day and run evening clinics throughout the week, including Saturdays. We are also able to offer sessions via Zoom where we feel this is clinically appropriate.
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychological therapy designed to help people process distressing or traumatic experiences.
It supports the brain’s natural capacity to integrate memories that have become stuck, reducing their emotional intensity. EMDR is widely used for trauma-related difficulties and does not require detailed verbal retelling of events.
EMDR therapy follows a phased and structured approach. Early sessions focus on understanding your history, current difficulties, and building emotional stability and safety. When ready, therapy involves brief, guided attention to distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or alternating taps. This process helps the brain reprocess memories so they become less vivid and emotionally charged. Sessions are carefully paced, with attention to grounding and containment. Many people find that distress reduces without needing to describe traumatic experiences in detail. EMDR is collaborative, with the therapist supporting you throughout the process.
EMDR has a strong evidence base and is recommended in clinical guidelines, including NICE, for the treatment of PTSD. Research demonstrates its effectiveness in reducing trauma symptoms, including intrusive memories, hyperarousal, and avoidance. There is also evidence supporting its use with complex trauma and other trauma-related presentations when appropriately adapted. EMDR is particularly suitable for individuals whose difficulties are linked to specific distressing experiences. It may be less appropriate where difficulties are primarily relational or developmental in nature without a clear traumatic component, or where a more exploratory therapy is preferred.
“EMDR helps the brain do what it naturally wants to do — process difficult experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming. We work carefully and collaboratively, ensuring the pace feels safe while supporting meaningful change.”
