Empowering You to Achieve Happiness

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from past trauma, distressing memories, or overwhelming experiences.

When we go through something traumatic or deeply upsetting, the brain sometimes struggles to fully process the memory. These "stuck" or unprocessed memories can remain in the background and affect how we think, feel, and respond in our everyday lives—even if we’re not aware of it.

EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess these difficult memories, using a series of guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (like tapping or sound). This helps the brain unlock and release painful emotions, body sensations, or limiting beliefs that were attached to the memory.

Over time, the memory becomes less distressing, and the emotional charge around it fades. You may still remember the event, but it no longer feels overwhelming or intrusive. Remember, don't relive. 

EMDR can be helpful for anyone who has experienced something difficult or overwhelming that still affects them today. This might include:

• Past trauma (such as abuse, accidents, or loss)
   
• Anxiety or panic attacks
   
• Low self-esteem or negative self-beliefs
   
• Phobias or fears
   
• Grief or complicated loss
   
• Distressing memories that keep coming back
   
• Ongoing stress or feeling stuck emotionally
   
• Feeling “on edge” or easily triggered without knowing why
   

You don’t need to have a big traumatic event to benefit from EMDR. It’s also very effective for smaller, repeated experiences (like bullying or criticism) that may have left a lasting impact.

If you feel like something from your past still affects how you think, feel, or respond in the present—EMDR might be able to help you move forward.

When we experience something traumatic or overwhelming, our brain and body can become overloaded. As a result, the memory of the event may not be fully processed, which can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or reactive—sometimes long after the event has passed.

EMDR therapy helps the brain process these distressing memories in a healthier way, reducing their emotional impact and allowing you to develop more helpful coping strategies.

EMDR follows an eight-phase approach that focuses on:

• Past events that may be unresolved
   
• Present triggers that still cause distress
   
• Future goals, helping you build resilience and confidence
   

During sessions, you will be gently guided to recall a distressing memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation—this could be side-to-side eye movements, sounds, or gentle tapping. This process supports the brain’s natural ability to heal and reprocess the memory.