Allene Hatherell
Psychotherapy & Counselling
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.
It is a structured therapy used when working with trauma and PTSD. EMDR aims to help the brain process distressing memories so that they become less overwhelming and intrusive.
EMDR can form part of a wider therapeutic approach, allowing us to consider both difficult past experiences and the challenges you may be experiencing in the present.
Is EMDR right for me?
You do not need to decide whether you need EMDR before contacting me.
Our initial assessment gives us time to understand what has brought you to therapy, your experiences and what you would like support with. We can then consider whether EMDR or another therapeutic approach may be appropriate.
I work integratively, so therapy does not have to follow one approach throughout. We can review how the work is progressing and adapt where appropriate.
Starting EMDR therapy
EMDR is a structured approach, and assessment and preparation form an important part of the therapeutic process.
1
Initial assessment
We begin by discussing what has brought you to therapy, your experiences and what you would like support with.
2
Agree an approach
We consider whether EMDR is appropriate for you and discuss how it may form part of your therapy.
3
Work at your pace
Therapy progresses at a pace appropriate to you, with time to review how the work is going and discuss any concerns.