Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – Online EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique primarily used to treat individuals suffering from trauma-related disorders. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR aims to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories. The process involves the therapist guiding the client to recall distressing memories while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, typically through eye movements, hand tapping, or auditory cues. This bilateral stimulation is believed to facilitate the brain’s natural processing of traumatic memories, allowing them to be reprocessed and integrated in a more adaptive manner. EMDR targets various aspects of traumatic experiences, including emotions, physical sensations, and negative beliefs, aiming to desensitize the individual to the distressing memories and reframe them in a less disturbing light. EMDR has garnered support as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and has been adapted for use in treating other psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, and phobias.