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E M D R 

Trauma, in it’s simplest terms, is about unprocessed emotion. With any event or memory, big or small, if the emotions don’t have the chance to process fully (for whatever reason) then the memory can continue to bubble up in the form of flashbacks and nightmares (commonly experienced by those with PTSD), or, as I have experienced myself and with clients, in the form of low self-esteem, repeating patterns of behaviour or thought (usually less than positive) and/or mental health challenges.  

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​Eye Movement Desensitising and Reprocessing is regarded as one of the best and most evidence-based practices for the processing and healing of trauma, troubling memories or past experiences that continue to impact you in a negative way.  Using bilateral stimulation (often eye movements or tapping) the brain starts to process the emotions associated with the memories and beliefs you have about yourself until the memory can be stored in the long-term memory bank, rather than continuing to come up and affect you on a regular basis.  A new, positive belief can be installed at the end of the session, so that although you remember the past events, the way you feel about yourself in relation to them is very different. 

Why EMDR?

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I came to EMDR quite late in my healing journey.  By the time I experienced EMDR I had done years of therapy, coaching, somatic and energetic work.  

I had shifted loads of stuff that was impacting me negatively, however there were some really deeply ingrained core beliefs or wounds that just wouldn’t budge.  They kept bubbling up to the surface and impacting my health, relationships and most importantly, my sense of self.  In just a few EMDR sessions I was supported to recognise what some of those core beliefs were, without having to trawl through deep and painful memories recounting and recalling traumatic events, and come away feeling like something significant had lifted.  

 

I felt better about myself.  

 

What’s more exciting is that as time went past I noticed that I wasn’t reacting to situations as I would have in the past – the familiar surge of anxiety I experienced in the past just wasn’t there – I was able to be far more present and able to deal with things calmly and rationally.  EMDR has been game-changing for me.  I love how the technique works, how quick the change can be and how empowering it is.

“Sophie is a kind and gentle human with an incredible capacity to hold space for vulnerability and trauma. I felt comfortable sharing my life story with her, I felt safe, I felt seen and I felt heard. Using the techniques, I was able to release some stuck trauma from my body. I also learnt some useful tools, which I continue to use, particularly the reframing of certain statements/beliefs.  I would 100% recommend Sophie for EMDR. “ 

Deborah     

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How I Work

For EMDR clients I offer an initial package of five sessions.  Prior to doing any processing work we work together to better understand your history and what you are hoping to shift.  We also focus on building strong resources and grounding techniques to use both during processing and at home.  We create a treatment plan together, with flexibility built in.  Each session is 60-90 minutes long and can be in-person at my home in SW London, or online.  

 

The cost of the initial package is £349

Beyond the initial package clients can book individual sessions as required, or another block of five sessions (to be used within 6 months)  

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