EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps people work through difficult experiences, traumatic events, upsetting memories, anxiety, grief, and other challenges that may still be affecting them.

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Sometimes, overwhelming experiences can feel as though they are stuck, causing emotional reactions long after the event has passed. EMDR helps the brain process these experiences so they feel less distressing and no longer have the same impact on daily life.

Through EMDR, many people find they can think about difficult memories without feeling overwhelmed by them. The therapy aims to reduce emotional distress, build healthier beliefs about yourself and your experiences, and support healing and resilience.

One of the benefits of EMDR is that it does not require you to talk in detail about every aspect of what happened. This can make it a helpful option for people who find traditional talk therapy difficult or emotionally draining.

EMDR follows a structured process, beginning with developing emotional safety, coping skills, and support strategies before moving into the processing of difficult memories.