EMDR for Trauma and PTSD

Trauma Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy initially developed for trauma and PTSD. It involves focussing in distressing memories while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, which could be eye movements, taps, or sounds.

This dual attention promotes the brain’s natural processing capabilities, allowing traumatic memories to be reprocessed and integrated more adaptively. By doing so, the emotional intensity attached to these memories diminishes, leading to symptom relief and improved psychological well-being. EMDR addresses not only the symptoms of trauma but also the underlying distressing memories, providing a holistic approach to healing.

emdr for trauma and ptsd

It’s particularly effective for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, such as developmental trauma, accidents, abuse, or were involved in natural or human made disasters. Through this structured therapeutic process, individuals can gradually regain a sense of control over their lives and move forward with increased resilience and inner strength.

How does our Online Therapy Clinic work?

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Book a therapy session

We are here to help you navigate your mental health and wellbeing. Book your first sessions with one of our experts and we can figure things out together, and come up with a bespoke treatment plan.

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Confidential, Flexible, Accessible and Effective

We specialise in evidence-based remote therapy. With online therapy you can access it with the convenience that suits you.

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Begin the journey to be your best self.

We offer expert tailor-made interventions for your unique needs.

Not sure what may work for you?

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Frequently Asked Questions

EMDR is a well research therapy initially designed for trauma. It differs from other therapies because it can be delivered using very little language. It is effective even when not disclosing your trauma to your therapist, this is called the “Silence Protocol”. This is ideal for high levels of shame.

It also can be used with other difficulties such as anxiety and peak performance.

EMDR can use imagery and be integrated with other approaches easily.

CBT is a well know therapy that is effective sleep, anxiety, trauma and performance.

It is an active therapy and it focusses in the maintaining factors of the difficulties.

CBT involves ERP, which is the gold standard therapy for OCD.

No, you don’t. However, we always recommend for people to reflect on what they want to take from sessions and/or what they would like to work on.

Therapy can last from 4 to 6 sessions for some people, and usually can take 8 to 14 sessions to work on specific areas. Sometimes, in complex cases session may be 20 to 30.

We are all individuals so best option would be to speak to one of our Mental Health Specialists.

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