EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, distressing memories and emotional challenges. Originally developed by Dr Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR is widely recognised for its effectiveness in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression and more.

EMDR is grounded in the idea that distressing experiences can become "stuck" in the brain, preventing proper processing. The therapy uses an eight-phase process that helps access and reprocess these memories in a safe, controlled way. Bilateral stimulation — often guided eye movements — mimics the brain's natural processing during REM sleep and helps reduce the emotional intensity of these memories.

Over a course of sessions, negative beliefs tied to past experiences (e.g. "I'm not good enough") often shift toward adaptive ones ("I am enough"). Clients commonly report sleeping better, feeling more present in relationships, and experiencing a renewed sense of control over their emotions.