About EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a powerful, research-validated therapy that helps people heal from distressing life experiences—often more quickly and deeply than traditional talking therapies alone.
Originally developed to treat trauma, EMDR is now widely recognised for its effectiveness in addressing a broad range of issues, including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and imposter syndrome.
How EMDR Works
When we experience something overwhelming, the brain sometimes struggles to process it fully. These unprocessed memories—and the negative beliefs that form around them—can get "stuck," continuing to affect how we feel, think, and respond in the present.
EMDR helps the brain do what it was naturally designed to do: process and integrate these experiences, so they no longer feel emotionally charged or defining. It does this through a structured protocol that includes bilateral stimulation (often eye movements), which helps "unlock" stuck material and promote adaptive resolution.
Why Choose EMDR?
EMDR is recommended by organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the NHS, and the American Psychological Association for the treatment of trauma.
Efficient: Many people experience noticeable relief more quickly than they expect—especially when previous therapies haven’t led to lasting change.
Non-invasive: EMDR doesn’t require you to talk in detail about painful memories unless you want to.
Transformational It targets not just symptoms but the root cause—helping to shift deep-seated beliefs, emotional responses, and patterns of behaviour.
EMDR for Imposter Syndrome and Low Self-Esteem
You don’t have to have experienced a single traumatic event for EMDR to be effective. Many of the negative beliefs we carry about ourselves—*I’m not good enough*, *I’ll be found out*, *I always get it wrong*—are rooted in earlier life experiences that didn’t get properly resolved.
EMDR for Imposter Syndrome and Low Self-Esteem
You don’t have to have experienced a single traumatic event for EMDR to be effective. Many of the negative beliefs we carry about ourselves—*I’m not good enough*, *I’ll be found out*, *I always get it wrong*—are rooted in earlier life experiences that didn’t get properly resolved.
EMDR helps reprocess these moments and the meanings attached to them, allowing space for new, healthier beliefs to take root. Clients often report feeling more confident, grounded, and at ease with themselves after treatment—even if they had spent years feeling inadequate, invisible, or like a fraud.
What Can EMDR Help With?
EMDR is used to treat a wide range of issues, including:
PTSD and complex trauma
Anxiety and panic attacks
Imposter syndrome
Low self-worth and shame
Performance anxiety
Sexual trauma and body-based shame
Grief and loss
Phobias and specific fears
Relationship and attachment difficultie
What to Expect
EMDR is a structured, phased therapy. In our work together, we’ll begin by building safety and trust, identifying the key issues you want to work on, and helping you develop tools for emotional regulation. When you’re ready, we’ll move into the processing phase—working gently but effectively with the memories, beliefs, and sensations that are keeping you stuck.
If you’re curious about EMDR or wondering whether it might help with what you're going through, I’d be happy to talk it through with you.
Ready to Begin?
I offer both weekly sessions and one-off EMDR intensives, depending on what suits you best. If you're curious about starting therapy—or want to know if EMDR is the right fit—I'd be happy to talk it through.
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