EMDR
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EMDR Therapy - What problems can it treat?
EMDR - Scientific research has established EMDR Therapy as effective in the treatment and resolving of past disturbing experiences/unsettling memories that may continue to distress the individual in the present.
EMDR also supports a reprocessing and changing of negative self-beliefs to more positive and supportive self-beliefs. It facilitates a healing at an emotional, physical (as we store unsettling events or memories) and thought processing level to enable the individual to respond in a more self-enhancing way and move forward situations and relationships in the present.
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is listed as an effective therapy in the NICE Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice. EMDR Therapy supports the treatment of the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress reduction
Self-Esteem Issues
Relationship Issues
Performance anxiety
PTSD
Panic Attacks
Grief and loss
Disturbing memories
e.g. resulting from experiences of bullying, emotional, physical or sexual abuse
Phobias
Managing Pain
Overcoming Alcohol Addiction
Overcoming sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse
A typical EMDR session lasts 60 minutes.
Overcoming Difficulties with EMDR
EMDR seems to directly influence the way that the brain functions. It helps to restore normal ways of dealing with problems (ie information processing). Following successful EMDR treatment, memories of a previous event are no longer painful when brought to mind. What happened can still be recalled, but it is less upsetting and does not influence the present in a negative way. EMDR appears to mimic what the brain does naturally on a daily basis during dreaming or REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.
EMDR can be thought of as an inherently natural therapy which assists the brain in working through - processing, distressing material.
How does EMDR work?
When people have experienced stressful event, they may experience such strong emotions that the brain is unable to cope with or process information as it does ordinarily. Distressing experiences become 'frozen in time'. They are stored in the brain in the original 'raw' form and can recur as 'action replays' or intrusive memories.
Thoughts, feelings or emotions can be retriggered if there are reminders in the environment, e.g. some other persons actions, similar relationship triggers may cause a 'closing down' or similar response. Such memories have a lasting negative effect on the way people see themselves, the world and other people. It can affect parts or all of their lives, including their ability to work, realize their potential, maintain healthy relationships or perform or study.
Appointments / Confidentiality
Firstly, you will be seen for an ASSESSMENT session where your Therapist will assess your emotional and psychological needs. This session will help you to become clearer about your presenting difficulties and discuss a course of treatment. Confidentiality is respected throughout.