EMDR Therapists in Downtown, Calgary, AB
I like to help by using interventions rooted in Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR and yoga.
New clients welcome! I am passionate about helping my clients move forward in a meaningful and mindful way. If you are looking to overcome struggles in your life I'm here for you. I'm here to listen, explore what makes you strong, and empower you to move forward in a way that you decide. If you are looking to heal from challenging past events or traumas combined with increasing resilience through learning new skills, I may be a great fit for you.
I like to help by using interventions rooted in Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR and yoga.
New clients welcome! I am passionate about helping my clients move forward in a meaningful and mindful way. If you are looking to overcome struggles in your life I'm here for you. I'm here to listen, explore what makes you strong, and empower you to move forward in a way that you decide. If you are looking to heal from challenging past events or traumas combined with increasing resilience through learning new skills, I may be a great fit for you.
Lauren Gaudet Emdr Dbr Booking New Clients
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Downtown, Calgary, AB T2G (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adult individuals coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma as well as life transitions, caring for an aging parent, and exploring self compassion. Each person's growth is completely unique to them. What does your growth look like? We can figure this out together utilizing evidence-based practices and tailoring therapy specifically to you. I have specialized training in EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting 'DBR', and the Safe and Sound Protocol 'SSP'. I am also supporting new therapists who are looking for consultation. With 10 years experience I really enjoy supporting new practitioners.
I specialize in working with adult individuals coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma as well as life transitions, caring for an aging parent, and exploring self compassion. Each person's growth is completely unique to them. What does your growth look like? We can figure this out together utilizing evidence-based practices and tailoring therapy specifically to you. I have specialized training in EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting 'DBR', and the Safe and Sound Protocol 'SSP'. I am also supporting new therapists who are looking for consultation. With 10 years experience I really enjoy supporting new practitioners.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Collaborative Problem Solving approaches to provide responsive and supportive therapy services.
I am a registered psychologist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy services for social, emotional and/or behavioural concerns. I work with children, teens, young adults and their families. I offer evidence based treatments for a range of presenting concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, depression, stress, life transitions and parent-child relational concerns.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Collaborative Problem Solving approaches to provide responsive and supportive therapy services.
I am a registered psychologist who specializes in child and adolescent therapy services for social, emotional and/or behavioural concerns. I work with children, teens, young adults and their families. I offer evidence based treatments for a range of presenting concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, depression, stress, life transitions and parent-child relational concerns.
We can find the root of your pain and process it at the source with EMDR/ART.
Are you stuck feeling revved up, on guard, anxious? Or collapsed, unmotivated, and disconnected? Your nervous system's job is to protect you from harm, and it may be running old programming that keeps you stuck in unhelpful patterns and disconnected from your authentic self. You may have experienced trauma, or had distressing experiences that happened repeatedly over time. Maybe you've worked hard to make sense of your experiences, but struggle to find the deep healing you desire. You may be unsure of how you got so stuck, and want to feel more connected to yourself, your loved ones, and a life of meaning, purpose, and joy.
We can find the root of your pain and process it at the source with EMDR/ART.
Are you stuck feeling revved up, on guard, anxious? Or collapsed, unmotivated, and disconnected? Your nervous system's job is to protect you from harm, and it may be running old programming that keeps you stuck in unhelpful patterns and disconnected from your authentic self. You may have experienced trauma, or had distressing experiences that happened repeatedly over time. Maybe you've worked hard to make sense of your experiences, but struggle to find the deep healing you desire. You may be unsure of how you got so stuck, and want to feel more connected to yourself, your loved ones, and a life of meaning, purpose, and joy.
I incorporate research-proven approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
We can become stuck in old patterns that get in the way of authentic connection with ourselves and others, keeping us from feeling peace and happiness. I am passionate about helping clients discover their capacity for growth and healing. I have been counselling for over 20 yrs and specialize in stress management, relationship issues, grief & loss, personal growth, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, I will support you to skillfully navigate through the difficulties that life brings, and connect with your resiliency for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
I incorporate research-proven approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
We can become stuck in old patterns that get in the way of authentic connection with ourselves and others, keeping us from feeling peace and happiness. I am passionate about helping clients discover their capacity for growth and healing. I have been counselling for over 20 yrs and specialize in stress management, relationship issues, grief & loss, personal growth, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, I will support you to skillfully navigate through the difficulties that life brings, and connect with your resiliency for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: EMDR, Hypnosis, parts work and CBT to name a few.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: EMDR, Hypnosis, parts work and CBT to name a few.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
DBT Karin Klassen R. Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Verified Verified
Downtown, Calgary, AB T2P (Online Only)
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
With a foundation of empathy and understanding, I incorporate aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and EMDR.
Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Let’s take the steps together. Whether you are experiencing overwhelming stress, feelings of anxiety or depression, grief and loss, or dealing with past or present trauma, we can all find ourselves feeling pushed to our limit, paralyzed with uncertainty, or simply lost. Whatever you are experiencing in your life right now, I am confident that there is hope and a way forward.
With a foundation of empathy and understanding, I incorporate aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and EMDR.
Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Let’s take the steps together. Whether you are experiencing overwhelming stress, feelings of anxiety or depression, grief and loss, or dealing with past or present trauma, we can all find ourselves feeling pushed to our limit, paralyzed with uncertainty, or simply lost. Whatever you are experiencing in your life right now, I am confident that there is hope and a way forward.
Therapy Collective Inc
Counsellor, CCC, MPCC, PrPsych, RPC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Downtown, Calgary, AB T2R
Therapy Collective utilizes a multi-therapist approach to client care. What does this mean for you? Having the benefit of matching your presenting concerns with the therapist whose strengths and approach are best suited to your process. This might mean engaging with more than one of our therapists during your time to meet all of your therapeutic goals. Our therapists cover everything from processing complex trauma through Cognitive-HypnoTherapy and EMDR to providing anxiety-reducing techniques. Our team is trained across a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
Therapy Collective utilizes a multi-therapist approach to client care. What does this mean for you? Having the benefit of matching your presenting concerns with the therapist whose strengths and approach are best suited to your process. This might mean engaging with more than one of our therapists during your time to meet all of your therapeutic goals. Our therapists cover everything from processing complex trauma through Cognitive-HypnoTherapy and EMDR to providing anxiety-reducing techniques. Our team is trained across a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
EMDR certified.
We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." George Bernard Shaw While working together there is but one expert and, ultimately, one person responsible for your life. That person is you. I consider it an honour to work alongside people who are motivated for change and moving forward in life. We are all very complex and unique I seek to help you identify and address your needs, challenges and goals from a respectful and supportive role. "Freedom is is what you do with what's been done to you." Jean-Paul Sartre
EMDR certified.
We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." George Bernard Shaw While working together there is but one expert and, ultimately, one person responsible for your life. That person is you. I consider it an honour to work alongside people who are motivated for change and moving forward in life. We are all very complex and unique I seek to help you identify and address your needs, challenges and goals from a respectful and supportive role. "Freedom is is what you do with what's been done to you." Jean-Paul Sartre
The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: EMDR, Hypnosis, parts work and CBT to name a few.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: EMDR, Hypnosis, parts work and CBT to name a few.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
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I also utilize EMDR therapy, which permits to move beyond traditional talk therapy.
If you are ready to delve deeper into your healing and your authenticity to explore parts of you that you may have neglected or buried due to past difficulties or past traumas, then you have come to the right place. I offer a safe place where you can explore and heal these aspects of you.
I also utilize EMDR therapy, which permits to move beyond traditional talk therapy.
If you are ready to delve deeper into your healing and your authenticity to explore parts of you that you may have neglected or buried due to past difficulties or past traumas, then you have come to the right place. I offer a safe place where you can explore and heal these aspects of you.
I am a Registered Psychologist with expertise in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), mindfulness-based modalities, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Have you ever been told that you are being ‘too sensitive’, or ‘too much’? Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to express your emotions and end up feeling anxious about them instead? Perhaps you are struggling with negative beliefs about yourself or have overpowering emotions that have kept you suffering for a long time. What makes these concerns more difficult is feeling that close ones in your life may not understand or accept your struggles. Through striking a balance between acceptance and learning new ways to manage emotions, you will have the opportunity to live the life you value.
I am a Registered Psychologist with expertise in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), mindfulness-based modalities, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Have you ever been told that you are being ‘too sensitive’, or ‘too much’? Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to express your emotions and end up feeling anxious about them instead? Perhaps you are struggling with negative beliefs about yourself or have overpowering emotions that have kept you suffering for a long time. What makes these concerns more difficult is feeling that close ones in your life may not understand or accept your struggles. Through striking a balance between acceptance and learning new ways to manage emotions, you will have the opportunity to live the life you value.
Michelle Dubiel-Vasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Calgary, AB T2R
Waitlist for new clients
I offer eye movement therapies including Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR.
My invitation to you when beginning the journey of therapy is to come just as you are. You can expect to be met with respect, compassion, humor and understanding in a casual environment Together, we will work to uncover your strengths, unpack negative self-talk, address root concerns, and learn effective strategies. My work is rooted in supporting and collaborating in rewriting your story in moving towards growth and healing. I specialize working with adolescents (age 13 +) and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addictions, ADHD, and trauma.
I offer eye movement therapies including Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR.
My invitation to you when beginning the journey of therapy is to come just as you are. You can expect to be met with respect, compassion, humor and understanding in a casual environment Together, we will work to uncover your strengths, unpack negative self-talk, address root concerns, and learn effective strategies. My work is rooted in supporting and collaborating in rewriting your story in moving towards growth and healing. I specialize working with adolescents (age 13 +) and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addictions, ADHD, and trauma.
Laura Kalbfleisch
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Downtown, Calgary, AB T2R (Online Only)
I have specialized training in trauma and grief therapy, including: Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and am a certified Grief Recovery Method (GRM) specialist.
Hello, I'm Laura! I'm a Registered Psychologist in Alberta who has over 10 years of experience working with adults and young adults dealing with issues of grief and loss (including pet loss) trauma, insomnia/sleep issues, and anxiety. I offer a holistic viewpoint of healing, which takes the brain, body, and mind into account. I can also help you with creating goals to better your sense of overall well-being, increase insight into your emotions, body reactions, thoughts and behavours, build self esteem and self confidence, and manage stress. My mission is to assist clients in realizing their goals and recognizing their strengths.
I have specialized training in trauma and grief therapy, including: Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and am a certified Grief Recovery Method (GRM) specialist.
Hello, I'm Laura! I'm a Registered Psychologist in Alberta who has over 10 years of experience working with adults and young adults dealing with issues of grief and loss (including pet loss) trauma, insomnia/sleep issues, and anxiety. I offer a holistic viewpoint of healing, which takes the brain, body, and mind into account. I can also help you with creating goals to better your sense of overall well-being, increase insight into your emotions, body reactions, thoughts and behavours, build self esteem and self confidence, and manage stress. My mission is to assist clients in realizing their goals and recognizing their strengths.
Alanna specializes in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy.
Alanna offers an empathic, collaborative, and pragmatic approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping her clients prove to themselves their capacity for overcoming obstacles. She provides practical education and skills for individuals seeking to make improvements in various domains of life such as behavioural, emotional, relational, spiritual, occupational, and social. She treats adults from all walks of life and has extensive experience working with Public Safety Personnel.
Alanna specializes in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy.
Alanna offers an empathic, collaborative, and pragmatic approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping her clients prove to themselves their capacity for overcoming obstacles. She provides practical education and skills for individuals seeking to make improvements in various domains of life such as behavioural, emotional, relational, spiritual, occupational, and social. She treats adults from all walks of life and has extensive experience working with Public Safety Personnel.
Jenn Labrecque
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Calgary, AB T2P
My therapeutic philosophy incorporates an eclectic approach that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and other techniques tailored to meet the needs of the individual or family.
Therapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and challenging. My goal is to help you through any difficulties you are experiencing so that you can have better relationships and feel better about yourself. Topics of interest include depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, self-harming behaviour, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, as well as pet loss.
My therapeutic philosophy incorporates an eclectic approach that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and other techniques tailored to meet the needs of the individual or family.
Therapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and challenging. My goal is to help you through any difficulties you are experiencing so that you can have better relationships and feel better about yourself. Topics of interest include depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, self-harming behaviour, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, as well as pet loss.
I employ evidence-based practice in treatment, including Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitzation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and most recently have become a certified provider of Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
In my practice I work with members of the community and first responders who have experienced traumatic events. This involves work with active-duty members of the Canadian Forces, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, firefighters, medical personnel and others who are directly or vicariously impacted by traumatic events. I also routinely work with members of the community who have endured traumatic events of different kinds. I invite you to watch my TedX talk from 2011 in which I discuss Trauma, Change and Resilience for an introduction to how I think about trauma and its impact.
I employ evidence-based practice in treatment, including Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitzation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and most recently have become a certified provider of Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
In my practice I work with members of the community and first responders who have experienced traumatic events. This involves work with active-duty members of the Canadian Forces, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, firefighters, medical personnel and others who are directly or vicariously impacted by traumatic events. I also routinely work with members of the community who have endured traumatic events of different kinds. I invite you to watch my TedX talk from 2011 in which I discuss Trauma, Change and Resilience for an introduction to how I think about trauma and its impact.
I am also trained in EMDR(Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is proven and effective way to move past hurt and Trauma.
I aim to meet my clients apart from the pretension and stigmas of the psychology world, as well as the norms of culture/society in general. Creating a space apart from all the things we think we need to be and should be allows for an authenticity to engage the obstacles in life in a new way. Therapy should not be “one size fits all” and so with the expertise that you have of your life, combined with my skills and training, we can work together to get past both the internal and external things keeping you from being more of the human you were meant to be; creating a new mental space where you can continue to grow and thrive.
I am also trained in EMDR(Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is proven and effective way to move past hurt and Trauma.
I aim to meet my clients apart from the pretension and stigmas of the psychology world, as well as the norms of culture/society in general. Creating a space apart from all the things we think we need to be and should be allows for an authenticity to engage the obstacles in life in a new way. Therapy should not be “one size fits all” and so with the expertise that you have of your life, combined with my skills and training, we can work together to get past both the internal and external things keeping you from being more of the human you were meant to be; creating a new mental space where you can continue to grow and thrive.
Jaimi Thomas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Calgary, AB T2R
In addition to my extensive experience, I have pursued advanced training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Cybercounselling.
As a compassionate and experienced Registered Social Worker, with a specialized Graduate Degree focusing on Mental & Physical Health and over 20 years of dedicated work in the field, I firmly believe in the client’s expertise in their own life story. My approach aims to create a safe, gentle, and warm space for clients to explore their stories and to facilitate healing, growth, and resilience by empowering clients to direct the course of their own healing journey. I offer counselling services in the areas of anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress management, adjustment to illness, anger management and personal development.
In addition to my extensive experience, I have pursued advanced training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Cybercounselling.
As a compassionate and experienced Registered Social Worker, with a specialized Graduate Degree focusing on Mental & Physical Health and over 20 years of dedicated work in the field, I firmly believe in the client’s expertise in their own life story. My approach aims to create a safe, gentle, and warm space for clients to explore their stories and to facilitate healing, growth, and resilience by empowering clients to direct the course of their own healing journey. I offer counselling services in the areas of anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress management, adjustment to illness, anger management and personal development.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.