How does EMDR do this? By moving the eyes side to side we are calming the amygdala whilst the hippocampus retrieves the memory. We desensitise by moving the eyes side to side telling the amygdala we are busy and active and by reducing it’s reactivity and volatility to zero.  The amygdyla is relaxed and the hippocampus is cleansed. All the while, the hippocampus is not damaged and all associations with our cognitions are left intact.  Let’s go back to dream […]

Wondered what EMDR is? Been hearing more about it recently? Not surprising, as this very useful therapy is garnering respect and favourable feedback on it’s success rates. Such is it’s efficiency that it is used by the Armed Forces, Navy and Emergency services. So what is EMDR? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. As it’s acronym suggests with the use of eye movement, it helps reduces; trauma, anxiety and negative self beliefs to nil. And  all the latter […]

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured psychotherapy method designed to help people heal from distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR is widely recognized as an effective treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions. How EMDR Works The core idea of EMDR is that unprocessed traumatic memories are stored in a way that causes emotional distress when triggered. EMDR helps “reprocess” these memories so they […]

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses hypnosis, a state of focused attention and relaxation, to help individuals make positive changes in their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, or physical well-being. How Hypnotherapy Works Induction: The therapist guides the client into a state of deep relaxation or trance. This process can involve breathing exercises, visualization, or focusing on soothing words or sounds. Hypnotic State: In this state, the client is more open to suggestion because the conscious mind becomes less dominant, allowing […]

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and hypnotherapy are both therapeutic techniques used to address emotional distress, but they differ significantly in approach, underlying theory, and application. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) What it is EMDR is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. It is primarily used to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other distressing memories. How it works The theory behind EMDR is that traumatic experiences overwhelm the brain’s ability to […]