EMDR - Trauma Therapy
One of the therapies that I offer is EMDR. It is mostly used around traumatic memories, and is quite hard to explain. However it is extremely effective. Find out a little more below.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly effective therapeutic approach that has gained widespread recognition for its success in treating individuals grappling with trauma and distressing life experiences. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR has since evolved into a well-established and evidence-based psychotherapy method.
How Is It Different?
At the core of EMDR is the belief that traumatic memories, when inadequately processed, can become "stuck" in the brain, contributing to emotional and psychological difficulties. EMDR aims to facilitate the adaptive processing of these memories by engaging bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements. During an EMDR session, clients are guided to recall distressing memories while simultaneously focusing on a therapist-directed external stimulus, such as the therapist's moving finger or a light bar. This dual attention helps unlock the frozen memories, allowing for their reprocessing and integration in a more adaptive manner.
Why Choose EMDR?
One of the key strengths of EMDR lies in its ability to bring about transformative change relatively quickly, compared to traditional talk therapies. It is particularly effective in addressing symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related conditions. EMDR empowers individuals to process traumatic experiences, fostering healing and resilience. As a result, it has become a valuable tool in the mental health field, offering hope and recovery to those who have faced overwhelming adversity
If you are interested in finding out more just drop me a message and we can explore whether this might be a good option for you.