What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a trauma-informed psychotherapy that helps the brain process experiences that have become overwhelming or “stuck”. When something distressing happens, the nervous system can struggle to fully integrate the memory. This can leave it affecting thoughts, emotions, and bodily responses long after the event has passed.
EMDR supports the brain's natural processing system, helping difficult memories become less emotionally charged and easier to hold in mind. Many people find that this leads to reduced distress and a greater sense of perspective and choice in the present.
What EMDR can help with
EMDR may be helpful for a range of difficulties, particularly where past experiences continue to have an impact. This can include:
Trauma, including single-incident and complex trauma
Anxiety and panic
Distressing or intrusive memories
Phobias
Bereavement and loss
Medical trauma or life-changing diagnosis
Relationship or attachment-related difficulties
EMDR is not a quick fix, and outcomes vary from person to person. The focus is always on working safely and at a pace that feels manageable.
What to expect from EMDR sessions
EMDR is not something I rush into. The work begins with assessment, understanding your history, and building a sense of safety and stability. Preparation is an essential part of EMDR and may include grounding, resourcing, and learning ways to regulate emotional intensity.
When and if EMDR processing is introduced, you remain present and in control throughout. We work collaboratively, checking in regularly and adjusting the pace as needed. EMDR does not require you to go into graphic detail or relive experiences in a way that feels overwhelming.
Is EMDR right for everyone?
EMDR is not suitable for everyone, and it is not always the most appropriate starting point. Some people benefit from a different therapeutic approach, either alongside EMDR or instead of it.
Before considering EMDR, I place importance on understanding your current circumstances, support systems, and how you cope with emotional distress. Any decision to use EMDR is made together, with careful consideration of readiness, safety, and choice. My priority is always your well-being, not the method.
How I work with EMDR
My overall approach is integrative and relational. EMDR is one of the ways I work, rather than something offered in isolation. I draw on a range of therapeutic models and adapt the work to suit you as an individual, holding the therapeutic relationship, safety, and trust at the centre of the process.
I am trained in EMDR through an EMDR Europe–accredited training provider and practise in line with recognised professional standards, including those of the EMDR Association UK.
EMDR Sessions
EMDR sessions are longer than standard counselling sessions to allow time for preparation, processing, and settling at the end of each session.
£85 per session
Session length 80 minutes
Face-to-Face/Online EMDR Sessions. After an initial assessment, we can discuss whether EMDR feels appropriate and how sessions might be structured going forward.
