EMDR Therapy
EMDR
Do you find yourself haunted by distressing memories or past traumas? Or perhaps you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions that seem disconnected from your present circumstances? These challenges can significantly impact your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.
Are you noticing any of these signs?
- Intrusive thoughts or memories that disrupt your peace of mind?
- Intense emotional or physical reactions triggered by certain situations?
- Avoidance behaviours that limit your life experiences?
- Negative beliefs about yourself or the world that feel deeply ingrained?
- Difficulty concentrating or sleeping due to unresolved past events?
These symptoms can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from your true self. With the support of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, you can process these experiences and move towards healing and resilience.
FAQ EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a psychotherapy approach that helps people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress resulting from disturbing life experiences. It uses bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements) to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories.
EMDR is unique in its use of bilateral stimulation and its focus on processing memories rather than changing thoughts or behaviours. It doesn’t require detailed discussion of the distressing event and can often work more quickly than traditional talk therapies.
Your therapist will guide you through recalling distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation (often following the therapist’s hand movements with your eyes). You’ll process the memory and associated beliefs, working towards a more adaptive perspective.
EMDR has shown effectiveness for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related disorders. It can also help with phobias, pain conditions, and performance anxiety. Individual results may vary.
The duration of EMDR therapy varies based on the complexity of the issues being addressed. Some people may experience significant relief in as few as 3-12 sessions, while others with complex trauma may require longer treatment.
EMDR is designed for a wide range of issues such as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Phobias
- Panic attacks
- Childhood trauma
- Grief and loss
Why Choose
Terra Counselling?
We believe therapy should be:
Understanding Your Needs
We begin by listening closely to your story and understanding your unique needs. This initial step allows us to tailor therapy to your specific goals, challenges, and circumstances, ensuring you feel heard and supported from the very start.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your individual needs, we create a customized treatment plan using evidence-based therapies like IFS (Internal Family System), EMDR, and Somatic practices. Our goal is to address the root causes of your concerns, fostering long-term healing and personal growth.
Ongoing Support & Growth
As you progress, we offer continuous support and guidance, helping you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. Therapy at Terra Counselling is an evolving journey, where we adjust our approach as needed to help you achieve lasting change.
What You Can Expect From EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps you process distressing memories and develop new adaptive beliefs. During EMDR therapy, you may experience:
- Reduced distress related to traumatic memories
- Improved emotional regulation
- Development of more positive beliefs about yourself
- Decreased symptoms of anxiety or depression
- Enhanced ability to engage in present-moment experiences
EMDR therapy can benefit those experiencing:
- Lingering effects of past traumas
- Persistent negative self-beliefs
- Anxiety or panic in specific situations
- Unresolved grief
- Performance anxiety or blocks
Through EMDR, you can transform distressing memories into opportunities for growth, fostering greater resilience and emotional freedom.