EMDR Psychotherapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an extensively researched and effective psychotherapy proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD. Ongoing research has shown positive clinical outcomes for conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and distressing life experiences. 

EMDR is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP)model, a theory developed by Francine Shapiro, PhD, who also developed EMDR psychotherapy. This theory recognizes that the brain stores traumatic memories differently than normal memories. 

In everyday life, the brain processes and stores memroies with ease, linking them to past experiences and relevant information. During a traumatic or distressing event, the brain disconnects what you feel, hear, and see, preventing systematic storage and networking. This can cause a person to feeling stuck in the trauma, leading to distressing triggers. Additionally later life experiences can link back to the earlier trauma, reinforcing negative patterns. 

EMDR follows a structured process that encourages clients to access traumatic memories while experiencing bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds).

 Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR does not require clients to discuss their trauma in detail. The therapy for uses on processing memories cognitively, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Once processed, the brain can resume its natural healing process, integrating the memory with other experiences. This often leads to relief and changes in emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. 

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During your first sessions with Suzanne, she will help you identify how your past life experiences are linked to your current struggles. She will then facilitate the reprocessing of these experiences to provide insight, clarity, and relief from psychological distress. Suzanne can also help you apply this treatment approach moving forward to foster ongoing positive change.