EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a highly effective, evidence based therapeutic approach used to help people process unresolved experiences, emotional reactions, and old patterns that still affect their present life. EMDR does not require long talk therapy or retelling traumatic stories. Instead, it works with how the brain naturally heals and integrates memories.

At Soul Shift Studio, EMDR is offered as part of a calming, safe, and supportive environment. The process is adapted to your nervous system, your pace, and your goals. You remain fully in control throughout the entire session.

What EMDR Helps With
EMDR can support a wide range of issues, including unresolved memories, emotional triggers, anxiety, overthinking, stress, and the residue of difficult experiences. It helps the brain shift from emotional reactivity to clarity and steadiness. Many people choose EMDR when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why something still affects them even though they want to move forward.

Common areas EMDR may support include:

• PTSD and post traumatic stress symptoms
• Past stressful or traumatic experiences
• Emotional triggers and reactivity
• Anxiety and feelings of overwhelm
• Relationship wounds and attachment triggers
• Childhood memories
• Low self worth
• Panic, fear, or avoidance
• Grief and loss
• Sleep disturbances or intrusive thoughts
• Chronic pain
• Compulsive behaviours or addictions

How EMDR Works

When something overwhelming happens, the brain sometimes stores the experience with more emotional intensity than it can comfortably process at the time. Even though the event is in the past, the emotional response can remain active and continue showing up in the present. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, often through guided eye movements or tapping, to help the brain process the experience in a more complete and settled way. As this happens, the intensity reduces and the emotional weight softens. You do not need to talk in detail about painful experiences. EMDR allows the brain to process safely, naturally, and at your pace.

What an EMDR Session Feels Like

Your session begins by getting centred, grounded, and creating a sense of safety in the body. You are guided gently through the EMDR process, which may involve following a moving point or engaging in bilateral tapping. You stay aware and in control at all times. You are never pushed, rushed, or overwhelmed. Most clients describe the experience as calming, steadying, and surprisingly gentle. Many leave feeling clearer, lighter, and more emotionally settled.

Why EMDR Works So Well

EMDR supports both the mind and the nervous system. It helps your brain link the past to the present in a healthier way so you no longer react from old patterns. Instead of feeling hijacked, your system gains more space, choice, and emotional balance. EMDR is known for working efficiently and often produces meaningful change within only a few sessions.

My Approach to EMDR at Soul Shift Studio

I combine EMDR with Clinical Hypnotherapy, Strategic Psychotherapy, somatic awareness, and breathwork based tools where appropriate. This creates a powerful, holistic approach that supports both emotional healing and long term change. Every session is paced to meet you exactly where you are, using techniques that feel grounded, safe, and tailored to your nervous system.

Who EMDR Is For

EMDR is suitable for adults who feel emotionally stuck, triggered, anxious, overwhelmed, or burdened by past experiences. It is also supportive for people who struggle with self worth, relationship wounds, or a sense that old patterns keep repeating. You do not need a formal trauma diagnosis to benefit from EMDR. You only need the desire to feel lighter, clearer, and more yourself.

Your Role in the Process

EMDR is a collaborative experience. You decide the pace. You guide what feels safe. You communicate what is happening in your body and mind. I support you with a structured process, a grounded presence, and techniques to help your system integrate the change.

What to Expect After a Session

Many clients notice emotional shifts, new clarity, or a drop in reactivity. Others simply feel calmer or more spacious inside. EMDR continues to process in the background after the session. You may have new insights or dreams, or you may just feel more settled. You will also receive guidance on how to support yourself after each session.

Your Next Step

If you are ready to process what has been weighing you down and create space for something new, EMDR can help you move forward with steadiness and clarity. EMDR usually requires multiple sessions for the best results, and it works especially well alongside Clinical Hypnotherapy. For many clients, one of my Transformation Programs provides the ideal structure and support when considering EMDR.

You can book an EMDR session or a combined EMDR and hypnotherapy session through my online booking page. If you are unsure which approach suits you, you are welcome to contact me and we can talk it through.