EMDR

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence‑based therapy designed to help people recover from distressing experiences, trauma, and overwhelming emotions. Instead of talking in detail about the past, EMDR helps the brain process memories in a healthier way so they stop feeling “stuck,” intrusive, or emotionally intense.

What problems can EMDR help with?

EMDR is widely used for:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Childhood adversity and attachment trauma
• Anxiety, panic, and phobias
• OCD and intrusive thoughts
• Grief and loss
• Low self‑esteem and shame
• Stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
• Difficult life events (accidents, medical trauma, bullying, relationship breakdowns)

Who can EMDR help?

EMDR can be helpful for children, teens, and adults. It is often particularly effective for:

• People who struggle to talk about their experiences
• Neurodivergent individuals (including autistic clients) who benefit from structured, sensory‑friendly approaches
• Adopted children and care‑experienced young people
• Anyone who feels “stuck” in patterns linked to past experiences

The brain is supported to reprocess difficult memories so they become less distressing and more manageable. Clients often describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more able to respond to life rather than react to it.

EMDR doesn’t erase memories — it helps them lose their emotional intensity so you can move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

For further information about how this approach might be able to help you or your child please get in touch.