EMDR Therapy in Leicester and Online Across the UK

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a well researched therapy used to help people process difficult or distressing experiences.

During EMDR, you are guided to briefly focus on a memory while also following a set of eye movements or other gentle side to side stimulation. This helps your brain process the memory in a different way.

Over time, the memory usually becomes less intense. It may still be there, but it no longer feels as upsetting or overwhelming as it once did.

EMDR is often used for trauma, anxiety, and other difficulties where past experiences are still having an impact in the present.

Yes, EMDR is not only used for PTSD. It can help with a range of difficulties where past experiences still affect how you feel now. This includes anxiety, panic, phobias, grief, low self confidence, and the impact of difficult relationships or life events. You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from EMDR. What matters is how these experiences are affecting your day to day life. At the start of therapy, we will take time to understand your situation and decide together whether EMDR is the right approach for you.

Traumatic memories can sometimes feel vivid and connected with strong emotional or physical reactions. A smell, sound, place or situation may bring back the feelings linked to what happened, even many years later. EMDR focuses on the memory and the responses connected with it. Over time, the memory may feel less distressing and more clearly connected with the past rather than the present

No, you do not have to go into lots of detail about what happened. EMDR focuses on how the memory is held in your mind, rather than asking you to talk through every part of it. You may share a brief outline, but you do not need to describe the experience in full. Many people find this makes EMDR easier to engage with, especially if talking about the past feels difficult.

You stay in control throughout the process, and we only go at a pace that feels manageable for you.

EMDR works differently from many forms of talking therapy. Rather than relying mainly on discussing or analysing an experience, it uses a structured process that focuses on distressing memories, associated beliefs and the emotional or physical responses connected with them. Some people consider EMDR when previous therapy has helped them understand what happened, but the memories or reactions still feel intense. 

There is no set number of sessions. It depends on your situation and what you want support with. Some people need a short course of EMDR to work through a specific experience. Others may need longer, especially if difficulties have built up over time or started earlier in life. We will review progress as we go and adjust the plan if needed. The focus is on helping you move forward, rather than sticking to a fixed number of sessions.

Yes. EMDR can be provided online using secure video sessions. Eye movements, tapping and other forms of bilateral stimulation can be adapted for online therapy. Many people value attending from their own home. Online EMDR will not be suitable for every person or situation, so we will consider your needs and circumstances before deciding whether online or face-to-face therapy is most appropriate. 

You can book a free 15-minute consultation to get started. This is a no-pressure conversation where you can talk through what you are experiencing, ask any questions about EMDR therapy, and get a sense of whether this feels like the right fit before committing to anything. There is no obligation and no expectation. It is simply a chance to find out whether we are the right people to help. 

EMDR can be helpful for many people, but it is not always the right approach straight away. Before beginning EMDR, we will spend time understanding your difficulties, current circumstances and goals. If another approach would be more suitable, this will be discussed with you during assessment.