EMDR THERAPY
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapies, EMDR works by stimulating the brain’s natural ability to reprocess memories, reducing the emotional intensity and physical distress associated with them.
EMDR is highly effective for trauma, PTSD, and a wide range of anxiety-related conditions. It helps individuals feel less “stuck” in the past and more grounded in the present. Many people find EMDR brings relief more rapidly than other therapeutic approaches, especially when trauma memories feel overwhelming or intrusive.
At Sage Psychology, we offer EMDR therapy in Wimbledon, Epsom, and online, providing a safe and structured environment where you can process difficult experiences at your own pace.
What Can EMDR Help With?
EMDR is best known for its proven effectiveness in treating trauma and PTSD, but it can also support individuals facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:
Childhood trauma or adverse life experiences
Phobias and fears
Grief or complicated bereavement
Distressing memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Shame, self-blame, or chronic feelings of guilt
EMDR is particularly helpful when past experiences continue to affect your thoughts, emotions, or behaviour in the present.
How EMDR Therapy Works
EMDR supports the brain in reprocessing distressing memories so that they feel less vivid, less emotionally charged, and easier to integrate. Sessions typically involve:
Identifying past memories or experiences that still cause distress
Exploring the emotions, beliefs, and physical sensations connected to those memories
Using bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to support the brain’s reprocessing
Integrating new, healthier beliefs and emotional responses.
Over time, the memory remains, but its emotional impact reduces significantly. Many individuals describe feeling lighter, more grounded, and less reactive after completing EMDR therapy.
What to Expect from EMDR THERAPY
EMDR sessions are structured and paced according to your comfort and readiness. Before beginning any reprocessing work, your therapist will help you build emotional regulation tools, grounding strategies, and a strong sense of safety.
A typical EMDR therapy journey often involves an initial assessment to understand your history and the experiences that continue to affect you. From there, your therapist will support you in developing emotional resources and coping skills before moving into the gradual, supported reprocessing of traumatic or distressing memories. As the work progresses, EMDR helps reinforce healthier, more positive beliefs and self-perceptions. Sessions also include regular reviews of your progress, allowing you and your therapist to adapt the approach and continue strengthening resilience.
Throughout the process, you remain fully conscious and in control. Your therapist will guide you carefully at every stage to ensure that sessions feel manageable, contained, and supportive.
EMDR THERAPY in Wimbledon and Epsom
At Sage Psychology, we provide EMDR therapy for individuals in Wimbledon, Epsom, and online. Our trained EMDR therapists offer a compassionate, trauma-informed approach tailored to your individual needs and experiences.
We may also integrate EMDR with other therapeutic models, such as CBT, ACT, or person-centred approaches, where beneficial.
Free 20-Minute Consultations
To help you decide if EMDR is the right approach for you, we offer a free 20-minute online consultation with one of our psychologists in Wimbledon or Epsom. This gives you a chance to discuss your concerns, ask questions about EMDR, and ensure you feel comfortable with our approach.
All of our EMDR sessions are available online, offering privacy and flexibility. If you’re ready to begin healing from trauma or distressing experiences, contact our team or book your free consultation today.
Finding the right therapist for your needs is so important. That’s why we offer a free online 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists for you to see what therapy with them would be like.
