Helping distressing experiences become part of the past.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is a structured therapy used to support the processing of traumatic and distressing memories.

What is EMDR?

EMDR is based on the idea that some highly distressing experiences are not fully processed at the time they happen. Thoughts, emotions, images and physical sensations may continue to be triggered as though the event is happening in the present.

EMDR uses a structured treatment process and bilateral stimulation—commonly guided eye movements, tapping or sounds—to support adaptive processing. You remain awake, aware and in control throughout.

EMDR is not suitable for every person or every stage of therapy. Readiness, stability, goals and clinical context are assessed first.

What happens in therapy?

Assessment and preparation: clarify goals, history, coping resources and a treatment plan.
Processing: work with agreed target memories using bilateral stimulation within a structured protocol.
Integration: consolidate more adaptive learning and plan for future triggers or challenges.

How many sessions?

The number of sessions varies. A single, isolated experience may require a different treatment length from longstanding or complex difficulties. This can only be estimated after assessment.

Can EMDR be delivered online?

Online EMDR may be possible where clinically appropriate and where the person has a suitable device, private environment and stable internet connection.

Claims about treatment suitability, duration and likely outcomes should always be discussed with the treating psychologist.

Interested in EMDR?

Begin with a fit and readiness conversation.

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