EMDR for neurodivergent people

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a form of therapy that most people recognise as the 'moving your eyes from side to side one'. It's most commonly known for it's use in trauma but it can also be used for phobias, addictions, chronic pain, anxiety, decision paralysis and even sensory sensitivities. Appropriately adapted for neurodivergent individuals, EMDR can be a powerful tool for improving our lives. EMDR can help with  creating new neural networks that can help with things like regulating emotions, hyperactivity, reducing impulsivity, improving attention regulation & improving focus. 

EMDR is not just the 'following someone's fingers bit', it's about having your difficulties assessed well and having an individual plan to work on those difficulties. I then show people how having EMDR online works and what a typical session of processing might be like so they know exactly what to expect. Depending on what the difficulties are, it might only take a few sessions to resolve or it could take many, particularly for those who have complex trauma. Some people process things very quickly and some more slowly, the variance is very individual.

It is helpful to have EMDR sessions regularly. Weekly is preferable. It is recommended that session last 90 minutes, this allows for plenty of time to arrive and get comfortable on the platform, review the last session, leave plenty of time for processing and making sure you leave feeling calm and have had any questions you have thoroughly answered.

If you would have any questions about EMDR or would like to book a free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes, then please contact me.