Powerful trauma treatment recommended by WHO and NICE
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique most commonly used in the treatment of trauma, but research into its effectiveness in other areas is growing. EMDR uses eye movements that activate both the right and left sides of the brain to create changes in how the brain processes memories.
The eye movements allow the brain to make the neural connections and associations necessary to digest traumatic memories and store them differently, so they don't keep popping back up causing emotional distress, flashbacks, and nightmares.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend EMDR as the evidence-based treatment of choice when working with trauma. Studies show that 77-90% of people were free from PTSD after only three to seven sessions of EMDR.
EMDR was founded by Francine Shapiro in 1991 when she realised that if you move your eyes from side to side as you think about distressing memories, the memories lose their power.
The most radical difference between EMDR and traditional 'talk therapies' is that it doesn't involve:
EMDR has a specific structure, and I will work through several stages in treatment to support you to regain control over your life and reach your full potential.
EMDR helps with the treatment and recovery of a whole range of trauma symptoms and other mental health challenges:
EMDR can help you process difficult memories and move forward with renewed strength and hope. I am trained in EMDR and ready to support you on your healing journey.
Providing CBT, EMDR & CFT in Rugeley, Staffordshire and across the UK via online therapy
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