EMDR

EYE MOVEMENT, DESENSITISING AND REPROCESSING

Developed in the late 1980’s EMDR has been recognised as an effective treatment for PTSD by the National Institute of Clinical Effectiveness and by the World Health Organisation . As well as treating trauma EMDR has been researched and found to be effective in treating :

• Adjustment Reactions

• Phobias

• OCD

• Panic Disorders

• Persistent Pain

• Bereavement and Loss

• Depression

• Compulsive sexual behaviours

• Low self esteem

• Complex trauma presentations.

EMDR is focused towards the resolution of traumatic memories by helping  the patients brain reprocess them properly, working with memory to heal the legacy of past pain. By doing so the patient experiences a reduction in their symptoms as they begin to recover their life from their traumatic experiences.