EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
Written By beverley harper

What it is

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, to help the brain process and integrate distressing memories.

What it helps with

  • Trauma

  • PTSD

  • Distressing memories

  • Phobias

  • Anxiety linked to past events

What a session may look like

You focus on an image or memory while the therapist guides the bilateral stimulation. This helps reduce emotional intensity.

Who it suits

  • People affected by trauma

  • Individuals stuck in past experiences

  • Anyone wanting structured trauma work

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