Service
Trauma Recovery & EMDR Therapy
A safe, structured and trauma-informed approach for people whose past experiences continue to affect their emotions, thoughts, relationships or sense of safety.
Who may benefit from this therapy?
- People affected by childhood or developmental trauma
- Individuals experiencing symptoms related to PTSD or complex trauma
- People affected by abuse, accidents, medical trauma or other overwhelming experiences
- Those experiencing distressing memories, triggers, avoidance or emotional overwhelm
- People who feel 'stuck' even though they understand what happened
How can this therapy help?
- Process distressing experiences in a safe and structured way
- Reduce the emotional intensity associated with distressing memories
- Develop a greater sense of safety and emotional stability
- Understand and change trauma-related beliefs and patterns
- Build healthier ways of responding to triggers
- Improve confidence, self-compassion and day-to-day functioning
What might sessions involve?
- Initial assessment and understanding of your concerns
- Establishing emotional safety and stabilisation before trauma processing when appropriate
- Identifying memories, triggers, beliefs and emotional patterns that may be maintaining distress
- Using EMDR or another appropriate evidence-based approach when clinically suitable
- Reviewing progress and adapting the treatment plan collaboratively
What are we working towards?
The goal is not to erase what happened. It is to help you process what happened so that the past has less power over your present.