Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, scientifically proven psychotherapy designed to help people recover from traumatic events and distressing life experiences.

When you experience overwhelming events, your brain’s natural ability to process information can become blocked. The memory essentially becomes “frozen” in its original, raw state.

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, gentle tapping, or audio tones. This process reactivates your brain’s natural healing capacity, stripping away the painful emotional “sting” of past memories so you can move forward. It is officially recognised and recommended by major global health bodies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

While standard EMDR works exceptionally well for single-event traumas, many individuals experience ongoing relational trauma, emotional neglect, or disruptions during childhood.

These adapted EMDR protocols modify standard procedures to explicitly address these deeper, relational wounds. The work focuses heavily on:

• Relational Repair: Addressing the core pain of feeling unseen, unsafe, or unloved by early caregivers.
• Resource Tapping: Actively building internal feelings of safety, protection, and nurturing before processing difficult memories.
• The Therapeutic Relationship: Using our collaborative, secure online space as a foundation for your progress.

People seek my help with EMDR in two different ways:

• Singular EMDR Therapy: Coming specifically for focused, short-term EMDR sessions to target and process distinct traumatic memories or blocks.
• Integrated Psychotherapy: Weaving EMDR naturally into our broader psychotherapy sessions whenever it feels appropriate and helpful for your ongoing progress.

With over 30 years of clinical experience in the caring profession, my approach to EMDR is deeply collaborative and trauma-informed. I do not just run through a rigid clinical checklist; I engage with you actively, bringing a blend of warmth and compassionate challenge to our sessions.

As  a qualified yoga teacher, my EMDR practice is holistic and body-aware. Trauma is stored physically in the nervous system, not just in the mind. Together, we will focus on helping you feel physically grounded and regulated as we gently process emotional blocks. This is particularly helpful if you feel “stuck” or disconnected, helping you feel more physically connected as we process emotional challenges.

I am a trained EMDR therapist with advanced specialist training in both standard and relational protocols:

• EMDR Therapist: I have completed comprehensive EMDR Level 3 Training with EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant Alexandra (Sandi) Richman, an established and highly experienced figure in the field, via Richman EMDR Training.
• Attachment-Informed EMDR: To deepen my focus on childhood and developmental trauma, I completed advanced further training with Mark Brayne, an established expert in relational rewiring, through EMDR Focus.
• Attachment-Focused EMDR: My clinical approach is also deeply informed by the work of Dr. Laurel Parnell, utilising attachment-focused adaptations to help address early relational wounds and developmental deficits.
• Professional Membership: I am an active professional member of the EMDR Association UK, ensuring my practice adheres to the clinical and ethical standards in the country.

Because my practice is conducted exclusively online, I support clients across all parts of the UK, Europe, and further afield where appropriate. I offer a secure, virtual space to process trauma for:

• Adults & Parents: Navigating childhood trauma, intergenerational patterns, anxiety, or depression.
• Students & Young People: Processing school pressures, family transitions, or early life disruptions in a familiar, comfortable home environment.
• Creatives & Performers: Overcoming performance anxiety, creative blocks, or burnout via my specialised work as a listed therapist for the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM).
• Adult Industry Professionals: Offering a completely non-judgmental, inclusive space. I am a proud provider for Pineapple Support and am listed on the National Ugly Mugs (NUM) directory.

• Step 1: Preparation & Grounding: We will never rush. We will start by building your internal resources and coping strategies to help you feel at ease.
• Step 2: Desensitisation: We will use online bilateral stimulation techniques (such as self-tapping or guided eye movements) to process targeted memories or distressing body sensations.
• Step 3: Integration: We will weave your newly processed insights into your daily life, helping you feel more authentic, settled, and resilient.

Choosing a therapist to accompany you on this journey is a deeply personal decision. To help you decide if my approach feels right for you, I offer a free 15–20 minute initial phone consultation. It is a straightforward, completely confidential chance for us to have a brief chat so I can hear more about you and what you are looking for, discuss your goals, and see if I am the right person to support you

Ready to take the next step? Please fill out the form on my Contact Page with a brief note. I aim to get back to you within 48 hours if contacted during the week.