EMDR – EYE MOVEMENT DE-SENSITISATION REPROCESSING

I offer EMDR therapy as a first line treatment for trauma and this therapy is highly regarded and evidenced based treatment that gives significant results after a few sessions. I am fully

qualified Analytical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist, with a Diploma in EMDR and registered with the GHR (General Hypnotherapy Register) and CNHC (Complementary and Natural Health Care Council).

EMDR is a powerful psychological treatment method that was developed by a clinical psychologist, Dr Francine Shapiro. A wealth of research has been conducted demonstrating the benefits of EMDR in treating psychological trauma.

When an individual is traumatised, he/she may experience such strong emotions that their brain becomes overwhelmed. The brain consequently is unable to cope with, or process information as it usually does. Distressing experiences become ‘frozen in time’. Such events are stored in the brain in their original ‘raw’ form and can then be repeatedly remembered as ‘action replays’ or intrusive memories. As a consequence the person repeatedly relives the original unpleasant event/s. Remembering in this way may feel as bad as experiencing it the first time because the images, sounds, smells, and feelings don’t change or process. Such memories have a lasting negative effect on the way a person sees themselves, the world and other people. It can have a profoundly negative effect on all aspects of their lives.

EMDR seems to directly influence the way that the brain functions. It helps to restore normal ways of dealing with problems (i.e. information processing). Following successful EMDR treatment, memories of such events are no longer painful when brought to mind..

EMDR can be thought of as an inherently natural therapy which assists the brain in working through distressing material utilising a natural process

Research studies have shown that EMDR can markedly accelerate the healing process after a traumatic experience and that the effects are long lasting. 

What conditions can be treated with EMDR?

• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder after road accidents; physical or sexual assault, natural disasters or any other life-threatening event;

• Phobias resulting from a traumatic or distressing event e.g. injections, hospital, dental treatment, flying; fear of public speaking;

• Anxiety disorders and panic attacks;

• Grief or loss;

• Stress or sleep problems;

• Depression and low mood disorders;

• Low self-esteem and lack of confidence

How can I help?

• I am a fully qualified Analytical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, based in Whitstable, with clinics in Kent and London. I focus on investigating and therapeutically dealing with the underlying cause of the client’s psychological upset.

• I am a specialist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapy

Please contact me if you are suffering from any kind of emotional and psychological 

distress.  I will always listen and I can offer you calm, confidential and safe therapeutic approach.