emdr
Specialist support
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy used to support people who have experienced trauma, distressing experiences, or patterns that feel difficult to shift. It is widely recognised for its effectiveness in working with experiences that feel emotionally charged or persistently unresolved.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult memories so they feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Unlike traditional talking therapy, EMDR integrates body, mind, and emotion, helping you move forward without being stuck in the past.
EMDR may be helpful if past experiences still feel emotionally close, overwhelming, or hard to move beyond. It can support people experiencing:
- Distressing memories that continue to intrude
- Relationship patterns or low self-worth linked to past experiences
- Trauma or PTSD, including single-incident or developmental trauma
- Anxiety, panic, or persistent feelings of fear and hypervigilance
- Phobias and specific fears that feel difficult to shift
How EMDR works
When a distressing experience isn’t fully processed, it can remain stuck in the nervous system. EMDR uses gentle, bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, audio tones or taps) to help your brain process these memories so they become less vivid and emotionally charged.
We work at a pace that feels safe and contained, integrating EMDR into a broader therapeutic context, ensuring that you are supported throughout the process.
Who offers EMDR
Both Louise and Julia are fully trained and experienced in EMDR therapy. Clients can choose to work with either therapist for standard EMDR sessions.
Intensive EMDR sessions are extended, focused blocks over a short period and are currently offered by Louise only. These intensives allow for deeper, concentrated work on a specific trauma or difficulty and are carefully planned with preparation and follow-up.
Session structure
- Standard EMDR sessions typically last 50 to 90 minutes
- EMDR intensives (offered by Louise) are longer sessions, scheduled as agreed in advance
- Frequency and pacing are tailored to your needs and readiness
Fees
Initial Consultation
The initial consultation is a two-way process: an opportunity to share what brings you to therapy and to discuss whether EMDR is the right approach. The initial consultation is charged at the standard rate.
Standard EMDR Therapy (offered by both Louise and Julia)
£70 per 50-minute session
£125 per 90-minute session
Fees are pro-rated for other session lengths
EMDR Intensives (available with Louise only)
Price and length vary depending on the programme — please contact us to discuss your needs and receive a tailored quote.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in EMDR or EMDR intensives, we recommend starting with an initial consultation. This allows us to:
- Understand your history and presenting issues
- Discuss whether EMDR is the most appropriate approach
- Plan the session structure and pace collaboratively