About Jodie
Experienced EMDR Therapist in Leeds & Online
Finding the right therapist can feel like a big decision.
You may have been thinking about therapy for a while, wondering whether it could really help or worrying that you'll have to revisit painful experiences before you're ready. You might even have tried therapy before and found that, although it helped you understand your difficulties, something still felt unresolved.
When you're looking for a therapist, experience matters. Over the past 17 years, I've supported hundreds of people recovering from trauma, anxiety and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences. My role isn't to tell you what to do—it's to help you understand what's happened, process the experiences that are keeping you stuck, and support you in moving forward with greater confidence and freedom.
I specialise in EMDR therapy for adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma and betrayal trauma. I work with clients face-to-face in Leeds and online across the UK.
No two people experience trauma in the same way, so therapy shouldn't feel like following a script.
Some people come to therapy after a single traumatic event. Others have spent years living with the effects of childhood experiences, difficult relationships or feeling as though they've never quite been "good enough."
Whatever has brought you here, we'll work together to understand not only what happened, but how those experiences continue to affect your thoughts, emotions, relationships and sense of self today.
Clients often tell me they appreciate having a therapist who combines warmth and compassion with honesty and direction. Therapy should feel supportive, but it should also help you move forward.
The Way I Work…
EMDR is at the heart of much of my work because it helps people process difficult experiences rather than simply learning to manage their symptoms.
At the same time, I don't believe therapy should ever feel rushed or formulaic.
Some sessions involve processing traumatic memories through EMDR. Others focus on understanding patterns, strengthening emotional resources or developing a greater sense of safety before trauma processing begins.
Together we'll work at a pace that feels manageable for you. You will never be pressured to talk about experiences before you feel ready, and you will always remain in control of the therapeutic process.
Areas I Specialise In.
Over the past 17 years, I've worked with people facing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Many of the people I work with don't simply want to reduce symptoms of anxiety or trauma. They want to understand why they struggle to trust others, why they keep finding themselves in painful relationship patterns, or why they continue to carry feelings of shame long after difficult experiences have ended.
My areas of specialist interest include:
Trauma and PTSD
Relational trauma and attachment wounds
Shame, self-criticism and low self-worth
Grief and traumatic loss
Before specialising in EMDR, I spent many years working as a relationship and psychosexual therapist. That experience continues to shape the way I work today.
Trauma rarely affects just one part of our lives. It often influences how safe we feel with other people, how we communicate, how we experience intimacy, the boundaries we set, and the beliefs we hold about ourselves. My background in attachment and relationship therapy helps me understand these wider patterns, allowing us to explore not only what happened to you, but how those experiences continue to affect your relationships and emotional wellbeing today.
I also have extensive experience supporting survivors of sexual trauma. I understand that the effects of sexual trauma can extend far beyond the traumatic event itself, often affecting confidence, trust, body image, sexuality and intimate relationships. Therapy is always approached with compassion, sensitivity and respect for your boundaries. There is never any pressure to talk about experiences before you feel ready, and we will always work at a pace that feels safe for you.
Why I Chose to Specialise in EMDR.
Throughout my career, I've seen how trauma can continue to affect people's lives long after the events themselves have ended.
That's one of the reasons I became passionate about EMDR.
While insight is important, understanding alone doesn't always change how your brain and body respond to traumatic experiences. EMDR helps people process those experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional weight.
Watching clients rediscover confidence, reconnect with themselves and build healthier relationships is one of the greatest privileges of my work.
Qualifications & Professional Experience
Alongside more than 17 years of clinical experience, I've completed extensive professional training in psychotherapy and EMDR
MSc (Distinction)
Post graduate diploma in relationship and attachment theory
Post graduate Certificate in psychosexual therapy
Cert in breathwork
Specialist training in EMDR
Over 17 years’ experience in psychotherapy
EMDR intensives
Member of COSRT
Additional specialist training in sexual trauma, betrayal trauma, grief and loss
I regularly undertake further professional development to ensure my practice reflects current research, best practice and developments within trauma therapy.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy that helps the brain reprocess painful memories and beliefs—often more rapidly and deeply than traditional talk therapy. It’s especially effective for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their worth.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Starting therapy doesn't mean you have to have everything worked out. It simply means you're ready to explore whether things could feel different.
If you're considering EMDR therapy, I'd be happy to answer your questions and help you decide whether it's the right approach for you.
I offer appointments in Leeds and online across the UK.