EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) for trauma in Edinburgh city centre

What is EMDR?

EMDR is a therapy designed to replicate the REM process that occurs when we sleep. The REM process is thought to help deal with difficult or upsetting memories, allowing us to gradually get over them. During an EMDR session, you will be asked to move your head from side to side while thinking of events that have caused upset and distress. This helps to process difficult memories. EMDR is not a talking therapy, so there is no pressure to say what the memory is (although sometimes people choose to).

What is EMDR used for?

EMDR is mainly used to help with traumatic feelings resulting from traumatic events we have experienced, such as a road accident, a physical violation or the 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, OCD, grief and anger.

Does EMDR work?

EMDR has been shown to be effective for trauma-related issues such as PTSD and phobias. However, like any therapy, it doesn't work for everyone and part of the therapist's job in any initial meeting will be to explore their client's particular difficulties and determine if EMDR is the best approach.

How do I find out more or make a booking?

To find out more about our EMDR service please contact us.

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Practitioners offering EMDR/Eye Movement Therapy at our Edinburgh centre

Ewan Gillon, Chartered Psychologist
Ian Connor, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Fiona Switzer, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Tony Scratcherd, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist/Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner