Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Psychological difficulties may be present as a result of difficult life experiences not being stored in the memory properly and therefore being blocked or not having been processed.

These experiences may present themselves as either flashbacks or nightmares.

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) processes can alter the way these traumatic memories are stored within the brain, making them easier to manage and causing you less distress.

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy

EMDR can be used to treat:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.

EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.

An increasingly popular type of therapy can diminish negative memories and help your wellbeing www.dailymail.co.uk

Raj Bassi is a registered Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

Therapist Qualifications

Working with people with complex mental health needs in the NHS and privately.

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology
  • PGCert LIPI
  • PGDip CBT
  • BABCP Registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Research shows that online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is can be just as effective as face to face CBT, with the added benefits of increased flexibility.