Accredited EMDR specialists in London
EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety and complex stress.
We are accredited EMDR specialists, treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex and developmental trauma, and other trauma-related conditions, as well as phobias, panic attacks, addiction relapse, chronic stress, pain and enduring anxiety.
In cases where medication or talk therapy alone have not been fully effective, we offer integrated, evidence-based approaches to help clients reclaim their lives.
One-to-one sessions • Online & in-person • Intensive options
Overview
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy used to help the brain process overwhelming or traumatic experiences that can feel "stuck" in the nervous system.
EMDR is used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, anxiety disorders, phobias, chronic pain, addiction and attachment or developmental trauma. It works with images, thoughts, feelings and body sensations, using bilateral stimulation (for example, eye movements or tapping) to help the brain reprocess difficult experiences more adaptively.
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EMDR has evolved far beyond its original form. Today, intensive programmes, digital tools, ketamine-assisted EMDR and approaches for pain, depression and neurodivergence are expanding what's possible in healing—supporting faster progress and more personalised care.
EMDR isn’t a one-size-fits-all protocol. Depending on your needs, it can be adapted into focused intensives, combined with body-based approaches like breathwork, delivered in group formats, or supported with newer digital tools — always paced carefully and tailored to your nervous system.
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Finding an EMDR Practitioner
EMDR is a specialised therapy — and the quality of training and accreditation matters more than most people realise.
Because EMDR is highly specialised, it’s important to work with a fully Accredited EMDR Association UK & Ireland / EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. Some psychologists or counsellors may have attended brief workshops and then use elements of EMDR alongside other approaches. While often well-intentioned, this selective use may not deliver the full benefits of EMDR — and can sometimes limit progress.
Why accreditation matters
Accredited practitioners have completed formal EMDR training, meet ongoing supervision requirements, and follow a structured clinical approach — including careful pacing, preparation, and safety.
Who we work with
Who can benefit from EMDR therapy?
EMDR therapy helps children and adults of all ages. It can be adapted to different stages of life and used alongside other evidence-based approaches.
Therapists use EMDR therapy to address a wide range of challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, childhood and developmental trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, chronic illness and medical issues, depression and bipolar disorders, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, grief and loss.
EMDR can be particularly helpful where people feel stuck in patterns of fear, shame, hyper-vigilance or emotional numbness that have not fully shifted with talk therapy alone.
Treatment is collaborative and carefully paced, paying close attention to your nervous system, daily life and existing sources of support.
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Common questions.
A few of the things people most often ask before starting EMDR therapy with us.
There are no wrong questions here — taking the first step is often the hardest part, and we'll go at a pace that feels right for you.
Still unsure where to start?
An initial consultation is a relaxed, no-obligation way to talk things through and decide together whether EMDR is the right fit.
Most people start with an initial consultation or assessment. This is a chance to talk through what's bringing you to therapy, understand your history and current circumstances, answer your questions, and decide together whether EMDR is the right fit. There's no obligation to continue, and the assessment itself can be a helpful step regardless of what you decide.
Yes. Our practitioners are accredited through the EMDR Association UK & Ireland / EMDR Europe. You can read more about our team's training and experience on our About us page.
EMDR follows a structured eight-phase approach. The early phases focus on history-taking, building trust, and developing coping and grounding skills so you feel resourced and safe. Only once that foundation is in place do we move into the reprocessing phases, where a specific memory or theme is targeted using bilateral stimulation. Sessions end with time to settle and stabilise, and your therapist checks in on how you're doing between sessions.
We offer both. Sessions are available in person, online, and — where appropriate — through home visits. EMDR is well-established as an effective therapy online as well as in the room, and we'll help you choose the format that suits your circumstances and comfort.
It's common to feel tired or emotionally tender after a session, and some memories or feelings may surface between sessions as processing continues. This is usually temporary and a normal part of the work. We spend time early on building grounding and self-regulation skills precisely so you can manage these moments, and we pace everything to keep distress within a tolerable range. Your therapist will always make time to talk through anything that comes up.
Alongside EMDR, we may draw on mindfulness, breathwork, bodywork and biofeedback to support nervous-system regulation — helping your body feel calmer and more settled, which in turn supports processing. These approaches are woven in thoughtfully, based on what you need, rather than applied to everyone in the same way.
Yes. What you discuss is treated as confidential and handled in line with professional ethical standards and data protection law. There are a small number of limited exceptions — for example, where there is a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others — which your therapist will explain clearly at the outset.
No referral is needed — you can contact us directly to arrange an initial consultation. With your consent, we may at times liaise with your GP or other professionals involved in your care, but this is always discussed with you first.
These reflect different stages of EMDR training and accreditation with the EMDR Association UK. A trained practitioner has completed approved EMDR training; an Accredited Practitioner has met further standards of supervised practice; and an Accredited Consultant is qualified to supervise and support other therapists toward their own accreditation. Our work is led at Consultant and Supervisor level — we also offer EMDR supervision for therapists.
It varies. A single, recent traumatic event can sometimes be resolved in around 6–12 sessions, while complex or developmental trauma — where many experiences are linked — usually takes longer. We assess this together and keep reviewing it as the work progresses, rather than committing you to a fixed number up front.
We'll always be clear about fees up front, and we confirm costs with you before you begin so there are no surprises. The initial consultation is the point at which we talk through fees alongside whether EMDR is the right fit for you.
EMDR is recommended by NICE for PTSD and is available on the NHS in some areas, though waiting lists can be long. Working privately usually means you can be seen sooner and have continuity with the same therapist throughout.
We aim to respond to enquiries promptly and to offer an initial consultation as soon as we have availability. Get in touch and we'll let you know current options for online and in-person sessions.
Ready when you are.
If your question isn't answered here, we're happy to talk it through. Reach out and we'll help you find the right starting point.