Is EMDR Right for Me?
If you are considering EMDR, you may be wondering whether it is suitable for you, whether you are ready or whether your experiences are “serious enough” to justify having it. There is no simple online test that can tell you whether EMDR is right for you. Suitability depends on what you are experiencing, what you […]
EMDR Side Effects: What Might You Feel After a Session?
EMDR can be an effective way of processing traumatic or distressing experiences, but it is not unusual to feel different after a session. You might feel tired, emotional or more aware of certain memories for a short time. These reactions are often described as EMDR side effects, although “after-effects” may be a more accurate term. […]
EMDR for Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem can affect how you see yourself, approach relationships and respond to everyday challenges. You may constantly question whether you are good enough, assume other people are judging you or struggle to accept praise even when it is genuine. Sometimes these beliefs develop following obvious traumatic experiences. At other times, they form gradually through […]
Is EMDR Safe? What You Need to Know Before Starting Therapy
EMDR is generally considered a safe psychological therapy when it is delivered by a suitably trained therapist. It is non-invasive, does not involve medication and does not require you to describe every detail of a traumatic experience. However, safe does not mean that EMDR will always feel easy or comfortable. Processing difficult memories can temporarily […]
EMDR for Childhood Trauma: How It Can Help Adults Heal
Experiences from childhood can continue to affect you long after the original events have ended. You may understand that the past is over, yet still react to certain situations with fear, shame, anger, anxiety or a powerful need to protect yourself. Perhaps you struggle to trust people, feel responsible for other people’s emotions or repeatedly […]
Emdr for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can leave you feeling as though part of you is still living through something that has already ended. You may know intellectually that you are safe, yet your body and nervous system continue to respond as if the danger is happening now. A sound, smell, place or unexpected reminder can trigger […]
What Happens in an EMDR Session?
If you are considering EMDR therapy, you may be wondering what actually happens once you are in the room with your therapist. Will you have to describe everything that happened? Will the eye movements begin immediately? What if the memory becomes overwhelming? An EMDR session is more structured than many forms of talking therapy, but […]
EMDR Therapy for Addiction: A Powerful Approach to Healing Underlying Trauma
What Is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach Francine Shapiro developed in the late 1980s. It’s best known for its effectiveness in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it’s increasingly being used for other mental health challenges, including addiction. EMDR helps people process and resolve traumatic memories that may be […]
Online EMDR Therapy vs Face-to-Face: Which Is Right for You?
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach developed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. It is most commonly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but is also effective for anxiety, phobias, grief, and low self-esteem. EMDR works by using bilateral stimulation—typically eye movements or tapping—while […]
EMDR Therapy for Anxiety
EMDR Therapy for Anxiety: How It Works and Its Effectiveness Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured psychotherapy approach that has gained widespread recognition for its effectiveness in treating trauma-related disorders, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, in recent years, it has also shown promise as a treatment for anxiety disorders. EMDR […]
