EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps clients process distressing or traumatic experiences that may still be affecting them in the present. When difficult events are not fully processed, they can remain stuck, leading to ongoing emotional distress, hypervigilance, unhelpful beliefs, or physical reactions that feel hard to control.
It works by helping the brain reprocess these memories in a safe and supported way. Through guided bilateral stimulation using hand-held buzzers, EMDR allows distressing memories to be integrated so they feel less intense and no longer interfere with daily life. Clients typically notice a reduction in emotional reactivity, increased clarity, and a stronger sense of control after treatment.
EMDR can be helpful for a wide range of concerns, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, panic, phobias, grief, low self-worth, and the impact of adverse life experiences. You do not need to go into detail about what happened for EMDR to be effective.
Ben offers EMDR within a compassionate, client-led framework, making sure that clients feel well prepared and that sessions move at a safe and manageable pace.