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EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitisation and  Reprocessing

EMDR Therapy Leicester and Online

If you are struggling with the impact of trauma, distressing memories, or feeling emotionally stuck, EMDR therapy can help you process what has happened in a way that feels safe and manageable.

You may be functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences so they feel less intense and less present in daily life.

Who EMDR Therapy Can Help

EMDR may be helpful if you are experiencing:

  • Childhood trauma or attachment trauma

  • Anxiety or chronic overwhelm

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories

  • Emotional numbness or shutdown

  • PTSD or trauma-related symptoms

  • Difficulty moving on from past experiences

 

You do not need to have a formal PTSD diagnosis to benefit from EMDR therapy.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR is a structured, evidence-based psychological therapy recommended for trauma and distressing life experiences.

It works by helping the brain reprocess memories that have become stuck, so they are no longer experienced with the same emotional intensity.

Instead of needing to talk through every detail, EMDR focuses on how the memory is stored in the nervous system.

Over time, this can reduce distress and help you feel more grounded in the present.

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What to Expect in Sessions

My work is grounded in helping people understand and process the impact of trauma in a safe, contained, and supportive way.

I offer EMDR therapy in Leicester and online across the UK.

EMDR therapy is always collaborative and paced according to your readiness. EMDR begins with an assessment. 

We will always start with stabilisation and grounding before any trauma processing takes place. Not every client will move into EMDR processing immediately, and some may not need it at all. EMDR is typically combined with, trauma-focused psychotherapy, nervous system regulation work. 

If you are looking for EMDR therapy in Leicester or online trauma therapy, you are welcome to get in touch.

You can book a free 15-minute introductory call to explore whether EMDR therapy feels right for you.

EMDR
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