Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro. It helps the brain reprocess distressing memories that may have become stuck or frozen in the nervous system.

Through bilateral stimulation - such as guided eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds - EMDR helps activate both sides of the brain. This process supports the nervous system in safely digesting past experiences that were overwhelming at the time.

Rather than reliving the trauma, the goal is to reduce its emotional charge and update the way it’s held in the body and mind - so it becomes a memory, not a current threat. EMDR is especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and negative self-beliefs formed in childhood.