Discovering the Path to Liberation: Hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the World Health Organisation (WHO), also recognises it as an effective treatment for children. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)  is a therapeutic integrative psychotherapy approach designed to alleviate psychological stress distress associated with traumatic memories. The notion underlying it is that the mind, much like the body, can recover from trauma. This therapy utilises eye movements to aid the brain in processing and assimilating traumatic experiences, thereby diminishing their emotional impact. Initially formulated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), EMDR has proven efficacious for a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. It offers a route to emotional stability, often eschewing the necessity for prolonged talk therapy. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that has proven very effective in helping individuals of all ages to process traumatic memories. It can help treat a wide range of problems, such as:​

EMDR is useful for many issues, many of which most people face! It’s an excellent modality for trauma but also extremely helpful and useful for everyday life stressors. 

EMDRIA lists the following concerns that could benefit from EMDR:

Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias

Chronic Illness and medical issues

Depression and bipolar disorders

Dissociative disorders

Eating disorders

Grief and loss

Pain

Performance anxiety

Personality disorders

PTSD and other trauma and stress-related issues