Gentle, evidence-based support for processing trauma and distress

Trauma doesn’t always come from one moment.
Sometimes it builds quietly through loss, shock, neglect, illness, birth experiences, accidents, relationships, or simply surviving something overwhelming.

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What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence based therapy that helps people to safely reprocess difficult experiences.

When something overwhelming happens, memories can become “stuck” and stored with the same emotional intensity, body sensations, and beliefs as when the event first occurred. EMDR can help to move these memories from being raw and triggering to being integrated and less distressing.

Through gentle bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping), EMDR allows the nervous system to reprocess experiences safely and to no longer overwhelm your present day experiences.

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EMDR can help when things feel unresolved in your body, such as;

• Childhood experiences that still impact adult life
• Birth or medical distress
• Anxiety, panic, and persistent fear responses
• PTSD and acute stress
• Grief and loss
• Accidents or sudden events
• Ongoing emotional overwhelm or shutdown

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A trauma-informed approach

EMDR with Beth is always:

• Collaborative
• Nervous-system aware
• Adapted to your history and readiness
• Integrated with talk therapy where helpful

Preparation and resourcing are an important part of the work, ensuring your system feels safe enough before processing begins.

There is no rush. Healing unfolds in layers.

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Is EMDR suitable for you?

EMDR is highly effective for many people and it is not suitable for everyone. EMDR may be suitable if:

• You feel “stuck” despite insight or understanding
• Your body reacts even when your mind knows you’re safe
• Talking alone hasn’t been enough
• You want a structured, evidence-based trauma approach

In some cases EMDR can be adapted to support your needs and in other cases, other forms of therapy may be recommended first to build emotional stability. An initial session will explore whether EMDR is an option for you and how it might fit into your broader therapy journey.

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Begin gently

You don’t have to carry this alone and you don’t have to revisit everything at once.

EMDR offers a way to process what’s been held quietly in the background, with care, structure, and compassion.

Book an appointment or get in touch to learn more about whether EMDR therapy is right for you.