EMDR and Trauma
EMDR is a therapy for working with trauma and difficult experiences you are trying to process.
Starting EMDR
We would spend a number of sessions discussing the issues you would like to work on and how they fit into the rest of your life and experience. We would then spend time building up resources to help maintain a sense of safety and security during the processing stage. After that, if it is appropriate, we can move onto processing. This involves checking in with the difficult memories or experiences while making specific, regular movements. There is a good example of this part of the process here.
Safety and suitability
EMDR isn't suitable for everyone at every point in their life. There are some circumstances where it may not be appropriate, which we can discuss before starting. EMDR can bring up discomfort and emotional distress, and this can sometimes continue after sessions along with tiredness or unpleasant dreams. It's helpful to have emotional stability and support in place as much as possible. What this looks like will be different for everyone.
Combining EMDR with talking therapy
This is the approach I use most often. We can start off with talking therapy and move onto EMDR if or when it is the right time; alternate EMDR and talking therapy sessions, or find some other way that works best for you.
EMDR fees
I charge the same rate for counselling and EMDR. Sometimes it can be helpful to have longer sessions for EMDR; this is something I would discuss with you in advance and would charge pro-rata for any extended sessions.
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