So, what is Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)?

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The EMDR Association describes EMDR as:

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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a unique, powerful therapy that helps people recover from problems triggered by traumatic events in their lives. It stops difficult memories causing so much distress by helping the brain to reprocess them properly, working with memory to heal the legacy of past pain.

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EMDR therapy is best known for treating PTSD but can help with a range of mental health conditions in people of all ages including depression and anxiety.

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Internationally recognised, EMDR therapy is endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); the World Health Organisation (WHO); The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies; the NHS (in the UK); and many other bodies. There are more than 10,000 trained EMDR therapists in the UK alone, and it has helped millions of people worldwide.

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The EMDR Institute have a short animated video explaining EMDR:

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•  https://youtu.be/bIJZQAr9nQo

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