What is EMDR therapy?

A simple, honest explanation from your therapist

If you've been exploring therapy options for trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming memories, you may have come across something called EMDR. It can sound mysterious at first - eye movements? bilateral? reprocessing? - so I want to explain it in a clear way.

What EMDR actually is

EMDR stands for 'Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing'. It is a structured therapy that follows a set process. It helps your mind heal from different experiences that feel "stuck". Instead of talking about your emotional pain over and over, EMDR helps your brain reprocess the memory so it no longer feels as intense, scary or overwhelming.

Think of it as helping your mind do what it naturally tries to do: make sense of what happened, store it correctly, and move forward.

EMDR will help your brain reprocess the memory so it is less triggering, and more in the past, where it belongs.

During a session, you briefly focus on a difficult memory while I guide you through gentle bilateral stimulation in the form of eye movements. This helps the brain "unstick" the memory and connect it with new, healthier information.

Many clients describe the results of EMDR therapy as, "The memory is still there, but it no longer bothers me".

If you're curious about EMDR or wondering if it might help you feel more grounded, less triggered, and more like yourself again, I would be happy to talk with you about it.

Just get in touch with Emma at www.wright4relaxation.com