|
|
EMDR:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy
EMDR therapy is a powerful and relatively new form of
psychotherapy which was discovered and developed by Francine
Shapiro in 1989. It is a
non-drug, non-hypnotic psychotherapy procedure which does not
require the therapist to know details of the events that have
led the client to therapy, only what happens during the process.
The EMDR process is client led and always remains within the
control of the client.
EMDR is recommended by the National Institute for Health
and Clinical Excellence (NICE, cg26, 2005) for treating trauma
symptoms. EMDR has been
proven as effective in treating many other mental health
problems:-
How
does EMDR work?
EMDR
involves stimulating the left and the right hemispheres of the
brain, very much like that experienced in Rapid Eye Movement
(REM) sleep. The
difference is that the person is awake and aware of what is
being processed.
Research suggests that events are processed in dreams
using rapid eye movements.
This information is played in the form of dreams and if
processed successfully then it is stored in memory and does not
cause significant distress to the individual.
However, information processing can be disrupted for a
number of reasons which can cause distressing symptoms such as
anxiety, anger, guilt, depression, panic, flashbacks and sleep
disturbance.
EMDR can restart this information processing by getting the
person to identify an image, negative thought, emotions and
sensations that accompany the experience. Then distress is rated
on a scale of 1 to 10 (10=very disturbing) followed by the
person tracking the therapist’s fingers, taps and/or sounds
with their eyes.
This runs the memory which desensitises the person and
symptoms subside.
The memory loses its potency in terms of impact.
This is continued until the distress rating drops to 1/10
or 0/10 and then a positive thought is installed with the
original image.
EMDR
treatment can then be used to address any future anticipated
anxiety regarding situations that had previously triggered
symptoms. Relaxation
techniques are then used to end the treatment, allowing the
person to leave the session feeling calm and safe.
| |
EMDR Therapist |
|
| |
Clara Long - Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
& EMDR Accredited Practitioner. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
I have worked in both the public and private sector over
the last 13 years.
I have treated many adults using EMDR including
current and ex-servicemen and women.
My experience includes facilitating a variety of
groups; anger management, self esteem, assertion,
cognitive behaviour therapy and closed loss groups.
I am now training in hypnotherapy.
I have regular supervision for the work I do
which enables me to practise safely and to ensure my
clients get the best out of the work we do together.
|
|
| |
Appointments
and further information
On average clients require 3 to 6 sessions and more if
dealing with multiple or more complex issues.
If you think you would like to know more about EMDR and
whether it would be suitable for you then please do not
hesitate to call to arrange a free half hour assessment
on 07973533870 or contact The Wantage Natural Therapy Centre
Tel: 01235-760079
. |
|
| |
Costs
Sessions cost £40 an hour.
.
|
|
|
