When something feels stuck and won’t shift

EMDR Therapy

You move through your days, but certain memories or feelings still catch you off guard. EMDR therapy offers a way to gently meet what’s been held inside, so your experiences can be processed rather than carried alone.

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You may understand what has happened to you, but the impact still shows up in ways you can't easily control

Certain memories, images, or situations may trigger strong emotional or physical responses.

You might feel overwhelmed, on edge, or shut down, even when part of you knows you are safe.

At times it can feel as though your body is reacting to something from the past, rather than what is happening now.

This might resonate if

You feel triggered by reminders of past experiences
You notice strong emotional or physical reactions that feel out of proportion
You feel stuck in patterns that don’t shift, even when you understand them
You experience anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of alertness
You feel numb, disconnected or shut down
You have memories that feel intrusive or difficult to process
You find yourself avoiding certain places, people or situations

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps the brain process and integrate experiences that have become stuck.

Rather than needing to talk through everything in detail, EMDR works by gently activating the memory while using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or other forms of rhythmic input.

This supports the brain’s natural capacity to process and reorganise the experience, so it no longer carries the same intensity.

How this work can help

EMDR can support the processing of experiences that continue to have an impact on your thoughts, emotions, and body.

Over time, people often notice:

A reduction in the intensity of memories or triggers
Less reactivity in the body
Greater emotional steadiness
A shift in how they see themselves and what happened

The aim is not to erase memories, but to change how they are held, so they feel less overwhelming and more integrated.

A careful and paced approach

This work is done gradually and with care.

Before processing begins, we spend time building stability and ensuring you have the resources needed to feel safe enough in the process.

You remain in control throughout, and we move at a pace that feels manageable.

You do not have to relive everything

A common concern is that EMDR means going back into overwhelming experiences.

In practice, the work is contained and supported. You are not left alone with what arises, and we work together to ensure the process feels manageable.

Integrated with therapy

EMDR is not used in isolation.

It is integrated within a broader therapeutic approach that pays attention to your current experience, relational patterns, and what is emerging in the moment.

This allows the work to remain grounded, responsive, and connected to your wider process.

Get in touch

There is currently a waiting list for EMDR sessions. If you’d like to be contacted when a space becomes available, you’re welcome to get in touch.

alana.v.hawke@gmail.com