EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a type of psychotherapy that helps to identify any distressing past experiences that are 'stuck' and causing problems in our current lives.
EMDR is mainly used to help with symptoms resulting from traumatic events, such as a road accident, a physical attack or the unexpected loss of a loved one. It is most commonly used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but increasingly used to address problems such as anxiety, addictions, grief and anger. EMDR is a way of allowing the brain to process information quickly and fully, leading to lasting change and reduced distress.
EMDR can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in addition to CBT if it is felt that this would be most helpful. We can discuss these options during the assessment phase and decide together what the best course of treatment could be, alongside clinical guidance.
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