EMDR

It is a type of therapy that can help people process difficult, distressing, or traumatic experiences. Even future 

fears or worries. EMDR is thought to work in a similar way to what naturally happens during the REM Rapid Eye Movement stage of sleep, when the brain processes and sorts through memories and experiences.

 

During EMDR, we gently stimulate this natural processing system while you are awake and supported in therapy.

Sometimes, when something overwhelming happens, the experience may not be fully processed by the brain. Even when the event is in the past, memories, emotions, body sensations, or negative beliefs connected to it can continue to affect how you feel and respond in the present.

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During EMDR therapy, you will be supported to briefly focus on a difficult memory or experience while using bilateral stimulation — gentle stimulation that moves from one side of the body to the other. This may involve following movements with your eyes, listening to alternating sounds, using gentle vibration in your hands with EMDR equipment or gentle tapping.

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You will not erase your memories. Instead, EMDR can help your brain process the experience in a healthier way, so that the memory becomes less emotionally overwhelming. You remain awake, in control, and involved throughout the therapy. EMDR is a structured and collaborative process, and we will work at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for you.

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Furthermore, you do not have to explain every detail of your experience for EMDR to be helpful. And it supported by strong scientific evidence.

If you are curious about whether EMDR may be right for you, we can discuss this during a counselling session.