EMDR Counselling in Bury

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Esther Morch
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bury BL9
I am an EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in Bury town centre.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression or pain? Or maybe you're finding that low self-esteem or lack of confidence is holding you back in your work or personal life, and things are starting to feel a little bit 'stuck'. I'd like to see if I can help.
I am an EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in Bury town centre.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression or pain? Or maybe you're finding that low self-esteem or lack of confidence is holding you back in your work or personal life, and things are starting to feel a little bit 'stuck'. I'd like to see if I can help.
0161 696 8471 View 0161 696 8471
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Tatiana Hannam
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bury BL0
I am an experienced , qualified BABCP Accredited Psychotherapist/ EMDR Accredited Therapist and a Counsellor who can offer an integrated approach in my work as appropriate to the client and the issues that they present with.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.
I am an experienced , qualified BABCP Accredited Psychotherapist/ EMDR Accredited Therapist and a Counsellor who can offer an integrated approach in my work as appropriate to the client and the issues that they present with.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.
01706 572694 View 01706 572694
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Joanne Crook
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bury BL0  (Online Only)
I use EMDR to address trauma, whether that be due to childhood abuse or trauma in adult life.
No avail.For over 26 years, in the NHS, I worked in a psychological therapies department as a Senior Psychological Counsellor, and as a Clinical Supervisor. Therapy with me will offer time in a reflective space away from family, friends and work, with a skilled therapist. As well as healing, therapy offers a place in which to understand yourself and your place in the world and the opportunity to find a new, more comfortable way of being. I have been a Senior Accredited member of the BACP for 20 years. I now work as an integrative psychological therapist, an EMDR Practitioner and a Clinical Supervisor, based in Worsley, Manchester.
I use EMDR to address trauma, whether that be due to childhood abuse or trauma in adult life.
No avail.For over 26 years, in the NHS, I worked in a psychological therapies department as a Senior Psychological Counsellor, and as a Clinical Supervisor. Therapy with me will offer time in a reflective space away from family, friends and work, with a skilled therapist. As well as healing, therapy offers a place in which to understand yourself and your place in the world and the opportunity to find a new, more comfortable way of being. I have been a Senior Accredited member of the BACP for 20 years. I now work as an integrative psychological therapist, an EMDR Practitioner and a Clinical Supervisor, based in Worsley, Manchester.
01890 545510 View 01890 545510
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Sarah Kilcullen
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bury BL9
I specialise in trauma and anxiety, and offer EMDR therapy specifically for trauma/PTSD.
I became a therapist because I like people - I like to understand their stories and how that has brought them to where they are. When you are feeling stuck because of anxiety or depression it is usually pretty difficult to believe anyone would want to listen. Well I do. I want to help you discover and explore the events, thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour that have made you feel trapped so that you can make changes. Imagine being able to see your friends, attend events, even just sleep, without anxious or self critical thoughts wearing you down. That is what therapy with me can offer.
I specialise in trauma and anxiety, and offer EMDR therapy specifically for trauma/PTSD.
I became a therapist because I like people - I like to understand their stories and how that has brought them to where they are. When you are feeling stuck because of anxiety or depression it is usually pretty difficult to believe anyone would want to listen. Well I do. I want to help you discover and explore the events, thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour that have made you feel trapped so that you can make changes. Imagine being able to see your friends, attend events, even just sleep, without anxious or self critical thoughts wearing you down. That is what therapy with me can offer.
0161 696 1411 View 0161 696 1411
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Ross Charnock
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bury BL0
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy for trauma and Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy for persistent depression.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not always as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world that alleviates our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy for trauma and Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy for persistent depression.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not always as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world that alleviates our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
01422 411235 View 01422 411235
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The Wellness Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bury BL0
Waitlist for new clients
I offer integrative, compassionate focused, CBT and EMDR therapies.
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
I offer integrative, compassionate focused, CBT and EMDR therapies.
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
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Hayley Saunders
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bury BL0
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
01890 230064 View 01890 230064
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Diverse Wellbeing Services Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Bury BL8
As a specialist psychologist and psychotherapist, I work with the National Health Services UK, focusing on services for adults with autism/ADHD, PTSD, couples, psychosexual therapy, and psychological therapy for comorbid mental health conditions. I am deeply interested in the efficacy of psychological therapies for these groups and the necessary adaptations in therapy. My extensive experience in assessment, formulation, and clinical management allows me to contribute to service development, supervision, safeguarding, and the creation of innovative client engagement methods in therapy.
As a specialist psychologist and psychotherapist, I work with the National Health Services UK, focusing on services for adults with autism/ADHD, PTSD, couples, psychosexual therapy, and psychological therapy for comorbid mental health conditions. I am deeply interested in the efficacy of psychological therapies for these groups and the necessary adaptations in therapy. My extensive experience in assessment, formulation, and clinical management allows me to contribute to service development, supervision, safeguarding, and the creation of innovative client engagement methods in therapy.
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Dr Danielle Gerson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bury BL9
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?
Looking for a compassionate, experienced, kind clinical psychologist? Perhaps you feel a bit stuck, as though you can't make sense of why you are feeling the way you are, or struggling to take the steps you need to move forwards? Do you feel low, anxious, a bit lost or guilty and are finding this is getting in the way of your life? Maybe you struggle with the idea that you do deserve a good and happy life. Have you had difficult life experiences that are still haunting you now and preventing you being the person you want to be? Do these difficulties impact on your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others?
0161 696 1391 View 0161 696 1391
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Dr Claire McDonald
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bury BL8
Not accepting new clients
I use several models in my work, including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT and EMDR.
Hello! I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience of providing support to people who are experiencing anxiety, mood or stress difficulties related to a physical health or neurological condition, including cancer, persistent pain, stroke, acquired brain injury and medically unexplained symptoms. I feel passionate about helping people explore what it means to “live well” with their condition and develop skills to manage the tricky emotions, thoughts, behaviours and relationship changes that can arise. I also support people who have experienced trauma, including difficult early life experiences and PTSD.
I use several models in my work, including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT and EMDR.
Hello! I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience of providing support to people who are experiencing anxiety, mood or stress difficulties related to a physical health or neurological condition, including cancer, persistent pain, stroke, acquired brain injury and medically unexplained symptoms. I feel passionate about helping people explore what it means to “live well” with their condition and develop skills to manage the tricky emotions, thoughts, behaviours and relationship changes that can arise. I also support people who have experienced trauma, including difficult early life experiences and PTSD.
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Azra Therapy - BACP (Acc), EMDR, MSc MH Psy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Manchester M1  (Online Only)
Along with other therapies I also provide EMDR therapy, which is recognised by the (NICE).
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
Along with other therapies I also provide EMDR therapy, which is recognised by the (NICE).
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
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Helen Peters: EMDR and CBT
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Manchester M1  (Online Only)
I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner.
I offer EMDR (including Attachment Informed EMDR) and CBT for adults online. You may have tried talking therapies and understand why you respond in certain ways but struggle to actually change how you feel and what you do. EMDR can really help us change our responses. If you would like to find out how online EMDR or CBT could work for you please do get in touch via the link and I can provide more information via email or have a chat on the phone or Zoom.
I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner.
I offer EMDR (including Attachment Informed EMDR) and CBT for adults online. You may have tried talking therapies and understand why you respond in certain ways but struggle to actually change how you feel and what you do. EMDR can really help us change our responses. If you would like to find out how online EMDR or CBT could work for you please do get in touch via the link and I can provide more information via email or have a chat on the phone or Zoom.
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Nina Hayes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Manchester M27  (Online Only)
These include: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ( EMDR), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Forcused Therapy (CFT).
My name is Nina Hayes and I am a qualified and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist. I have over 12 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. I specialise in helping clients to understand and work through issues such as stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and low self esteem. I aim to help you to navigate through your problems and offer solution focused support, in a safe and supportive environment. Alongside offering therapy, I also offer supervision to other therapists.
These include: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ( EMDR), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Forcused Therapy (CFT).
My name is Nina Hayes and I am a qualified and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist. I have over 12 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. I specialise in helping clients to understand and work through issues such as stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and low self esteem. I aim to help you to navigate through your problems and offer solution focused support, in a safe and supportive environment. Alongside offering therapy, I also offer supervision to other therapists.
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Anya Zinkivskay
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester M1
Waitlist for new clients
As private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ Evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ERP and EMDR, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK and Europe.
As private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ Evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ERP and EMDR, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK and Europe.
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Natasha Scullane
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Manchester M2  (Online Only)
I'm an experienced psychotherapist trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Eye Movement Desensitisation + Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Are you tired of not believing in yourself? This is a sign you have an underlying negative beliefs. Move from self-doubt to self-belief, and feel confident again. No more overthinking! If you're always thinking you're not good enough or that you don't measure up to others; it's no wonder you're struggling with low self-esteem, negative self-talk, lack of confidence, and feeling unable to leave your comfort zone. The good news is that all of this can change by addressing the underlying cause of your lack of self-belief and that's where my approach designed to strengthen your self-belief comes in!
I'm an experienced psychotherapist trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Eye Movement Desensitisation + Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Are you tired of not believing in yourself? This is a sign you have an underlying negative beliefs. Move from self-doubt to self-belief, and feel confident again. No more overthinking! If you're always thinking you're not good enough or that you don't measure up to others; it's no wonder you're struggling with low self-esteem, negative self-talk, lack of confidence, and feeling unable to leave your comfort zone. The good news is that all of this can change by addressing the underlying cause of your lack of self-belief and that's where my approach designed to strengthen your self-belief comes in!
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Dr Mary Delaney
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Manchester M26
I've been working as a Clinical Psychologist for 14 years. I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood and burnout, . I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR. I am also a qualified Clinical Neuropsychologist and so I also work with people living with long term physical health and neurological conditions.
I've been working as a Clinical Psychologist for 14 years. I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood and burnout, . I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR. I am also a qualified Clinical Neuropsychologist and so I also work with people living with long term physical health and neurological conditions.
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Dr Tej .
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Manchester M1
I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
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Lucy Marie Fenwick
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Rossendale BB4
Welcome, I'm Lucy, An Integrative Person Centered & EMDR trained Therapist with special experience in Attachment. Online/Telephone/Skype sessions available. I work with adults, children & young people. I will provide a therapeutic space for you or your child to explore what is troubling you. I have special experience in Self-Harm, Self esteem issues & ADHD/Autism. I promise to be accepting & non-judgemental & to provide a confidential space for you to explore your world. I offer a free consultation via telephone & I work in both Rossendale & Manchester City Centre. My fees are £60, EMDR varies-limited concessions are available.
Welcome, I'm Lucy, An Integrative Person Centered & EMDR trained Therapist with special experience in Attachment. Online/Telephone/Skype sessions available. I work with adults, children & young people. I will provide a therapeutic space for you or your child to explore what is troubling you. I have special experience in Self-Harm, Self esteem issues & ADHD/Autism. I promise to be accepting & non-judgemental & to provide a confidential space for you to explore your world. I offer a free consultation via telephone & I work in both Rossendale & Manchester City Centre. My fees are £60, EMDR varies-limited concessions are available.
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Doris Mpemba Fimpa
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Manchester M2
I am a qualified therapist / Counsellor and supervisor based in Manchester City Centre, I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS), Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer a different Person-Centred Approach, EMDR, Mindfulness & CBT. We are all people, and everyone deserves a right to such a little thing as feeling good about family, life and ourselves. We all have our issues and should not be afraid to share them with someone like me who can and will help you. So don't be scared to share because we are all people, we are all equal, and we all deserve happiness.
I am a qualified therapist / Counsellor and supervisor based in Manchester City Centre, I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS), Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer a different Person-Centred Approach, EMDR, Mindfulness & CBT. We are all people, and everyone deserves a right to such a little thing as feeling good about family, life and ourselves. We all have our issues and should not be afraid to share them with someone like me who can and will help you. So don't be scared to share because we are all people, we are all equal, and we all deserve happiness.
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Zahida Abbas
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochdale OL11
Depending on your situation, I can draw from a variety of different approaches, which include: - EMDR - Hypnotherapy - Psychotherapy - Solution-Focused Therapy.
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
Depending on your situation, I can draw from a variety of different approaches, which include: - EMDR - Hypnotherapy - Psychotherapy - Solution-Focused Therapy.
Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.
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EMDR Counsellors

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.