Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy that assists people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress of trauma and other disturbing life experiences.

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Compared with other therapeutic approaches, EMDR therapy does not require the client to discuss the details related to their distressing or traumatic experiences.  It does not require work to be undertaken between sessions and has been shown to be effective in a shorter time frame than other therapies.

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EMDR therapy can be applied to many different conditions.  Some of these include:

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- Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias

- Chronic illness and medical issues

- Depression and bipolar disorders

- Dissociative disorders

- Eating disorders

- Grief and loss

- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma and stress-related difficulties

- Pain

- Performance anxiety

- Personality disorders

- Sleep disturbance

- Substance abuse and addiction

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If you would like to learn more about EMDR therapy, please visit the EMDR International Association.

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Courtesy of EMDR International Association

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EMDR therapy has been endorsed by organisations such as:

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• American Psychiatric Association

• American Psychological Association

• The Australian Psychological Society

• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

• Phoenix (The Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health)

• The National Health and Medical Resource Counsil

• The World Health Organisation

• UK Guidelines for Clinical Excellence (NICE)

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense

• Dutch Guidelines of Mental Health Care

• Northern Ireland Department of Health

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Please note: 

 

​EMDR therapy can be done in person or via virtual platforms.  It is important that EMDR therapy be undertaken by a suitably trained clinician as it consists of using detailed protocols and procedures.​​​​​​​