About EMDR Therapy

People often ask, is EMDR effective online and the answer is a resounding yes. Therapists have been administering EMDR online with success for years. The pandemic further highlighted the need for effective, online treatments and since then there’s been the development of platforms that support bilateral stimulation, such as Bilateral Base

EMDR therapy is considered an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and has also been used to address other conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and phobias. It is essential to work with a qualified and trained EMDR therapist for effective and safe treatment

The main goal of EMDR therapy is to help the person process traumatic memories and reduce the distress associated with those memories. It is based on the idea that traumatic memories are not fully processed and can become "stuck" in the brain, leading to ongoing emotional distress and symptoms of trauma

EMDR therapy involves several key components:

Assessment: Your therapist will first assess your history, current symptoms and the specific traumatic memories you wish to target during therapy

Preparation: The therapist will help you develop coping skills and emotional regulation techniques to ensure you are adequately prepared to engage in the therapeutic process

Desensitisation: During this phase, you will be asked to recall the traumatic memory while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation. This stimulation can involve following the therapist's fingers moving side-to-side with their eyes or using other forms of bilateral sensory input, such as auditory tones or taps. The idea is that the bilateral stimulation helps to process the traumatic memory and reduce its emotional impact

Reprocessing:The therapist will guide you through the process of reprocessing the traumatic memory. This may involve identifying and challenging negative beliefs associated with the trauma and replacing them with more positive and adaptive beliefs

Integration: In the final phase, you will work with our therapist to integrate the insights gained during the reprocessing phase into your daily life. The goal is to promote healing and positive change and overall well-being

For more information on EMDR click https://emdrassociation.org.uk/