EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a proven therapy that helps people reduce symptoms related to depression, trauma and PTSD, addictions, phobias, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic pain and more. Sound too good to be true? EMDR has a direct effect on the way the brain processes information, releasing emotional experiences that are ‘trapped’ in the nervous system. It involves focusing on a memory, felt sense, or other identified distress while also experiencing some sort of bilateral stimulation (most popularly thought of as eye movements). This type of therapy reduces the vividness and emotional impact of the things you present to treatment with. It is a well-researched and effective method, and research has shown that the success of EMDR takes half the time of traditional CBT treatment.

Although it is most widely known for being a trauma treatment EMDR treats many presenting problems and symptoms such as:

• Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias

• Chronic Illness and medical issues

• Depression and bipolar disorders

• Dissociative disorders

• Eating disorders

• Grief and loss

• Pain

• Performance anxiety

• Sexual assault

• Sleep disturbance

• Substance abuse and addition

• Violence and abuse

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing