EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a treatment method that helps people come to terms with traumatic or distressing experiences. Sometimes you may be able to come to terms with an event on your own, but it may also be the case that memories continue to have a significant impact on how you feel, think or react.
EMDR supports the natural processing process, which often makes memories less emotionally charged. This creates more space to look ahead and experience less distress in daily life.
When can EMDR help?
EMDR can help if you find that a past event is still affecting how you feel, think or behave. This does not always have to be a traumatic event; even experiences that seem less traumatic can have a lasting impact.
EMDR may, for example, be suitable for:
- unpleasant or traumatic memories;
- anxiety symptoms;
- nightmares;
- irritability;
- concentration problems;
- sleep problems;
- physical symptoms associated with stress;
- negative beliefs about yourself;
- support for self-image issues.
