EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based, structured treatment predominantly used to target traumatic memories. It uses bilateral stimulation of the brain, often through side-to-side eye movements or tapping, to reduce the distress associated with a memory and support the brain to process the experience more fully.
This work can be short term if there is a single event that requires addressing, or it may be integrated into longer term psychotherapy, utilised as a tool to work with traumatic events from the past.
My approach.
My approach.
I provide EMDR within a framework that includes psychoeducation, self-regulation tools, and trauma processing. Recalling trauma memories can be distressing however; EMDR works with one foot in the past, and one in the present. Increasing your tolerance for distress, and ability to work through memories that may have been suppressed or avoided for many years.
This work is not easy and ideally there will be a level of stability in life outside of the therapy room, and the ability to commit to regular sessions. This can be important as processing may continue between sessions, with some symptoms feeling worse before they improve. Due to this, preparation is key, so some of the initial sessions are focused on creating a foundation of stability to support the challenges EMDR can present.
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