Jane Belinda Therapy
EMDR for difficult experiences that leave you distressed, anxious, depressed or stuck
As a trained EMDR therapist and experienced trauma counsellor, I use this evidence-based approach to help reduce distress, shock and lasting symptoms that trauma can leave behind. With experience, knowledge and genuine care, I aim to guide you through the process with professionalism and empathy.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy developed to help people process distressing or traumatic memories that feel "stuck", memories that continue to trigger strong emotional or physical reactions long after the event itself.
Using guided eye movements (or other forms of bilateral stimulation), EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they lose their intensity and become part of your past, rather than something that keeps intruding on your present.
8 phases of EMDR
History taking
Understanding your background, current difficulties, and identifying which memories or issues to target.
Preparation
Building trust and safety, and learning tools to manage distress during and between sessions.
Desensitisation
Using bilateral stimulation while focusing on the memory, allowing the brain to reprocess it.
Installation
Strengthening a positive belief to replace the old, negative one.
Body scan
Checking for any residual tension or distress held in the body.
Closure
Ensuring you leave each session feeling stable and grounded.
Re-evaluation
Reviewing progress at the start of the next session and identifying any further work needed.
How can EMDR help
EMDR is particularly well known for working with trauma and distressing experiences. It may be helpful when you are struggling with:
- traumatic or distressing memories
- childhood or developmental trauma
- relational trauma and attachment wounds
- anxiety connected to past experiences
- disturbing images or sensations
- persistent feelings of shame, guilt or fear
- depression and low mood
- negative beliefs about yourself
- experiences that continue to trigger strong reactions in the present
EMDR isn’t right for everyone or for every difficulty, so we’ll explore whether it is appropriate for you. You don’t need to know exactly what type of therapy you need before getting in touch. EMDR is available both in person and online.
How EMDR might help and what might be different
- You might find that memories which once felt raw or intrusive begin to lose their grip, you can think about what happened without it flooding you.
- Triggers may soften or stop altogether, sleep and concentration can improve, and your body may feel less on edge.
- Often, the negative beliefs that got attached to what happened, things like "I'm not safe" or "it was my fault" begin to shift towards something truer and more compassionate, like "I did the best I could" or "I'm safe now."
- Many people describe a sense of relief, as if something that had been "stuck" has finally moved through.