EMDR Therapy for Lasting Emotional Recovery: Healing Beyond Talk

Therapy is available in Solihull, Harley Street, and online

As a clinical hypnotherapist based in Solihull and an associate at a respected Harley Street practice, I specialise in helping both children and adults overcome challenges related to anxiety, stress, and trauma. One of the most effective methods I use in my practice is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic approach proven to support emotional healing.

Trauma Isn’t Always Obvious

Not all trauma looks dramatic or severe. Sometimes it begins with a single comment, a difficult school experience, or a childhood event that seemed small at the time but left a lasting emotional impact. These experiences can quietly shape the way we think, behave, and relate to others, especially if they’ve been left unresolved.

Many people, including children and teenagers, carry unprocessed memories that continue to affect their emotional well-being. This can lead to chronic anxiety, low confidence, panic attacks, or a general sense of emotional unease.

How Trauma Affects the Brain

When we experience emotional distress, the brain’s natural processing system can become overwhelmed. The amygdala triggers a survival response, such as fight, flight, or freeze. Meanwhile, the parts of the brain responsible for memory processing and rational thought, including the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, may struggle to function properly.

As a result, certain memories are stored in a way that feels vivid and immediate, even years later. Every day events can trigger emotional reactions that seem out of proportion, keeping the nervous system stuck in a loop of reactivity and stress.

What to Expect from EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy provides a safe and structured way to revisit and process difficult memories. During a session, you will focus on a specific experience while following a pattern of guided eye movements or other gentle bilateral stimulation.

This method mimics the brain’s natural processing that occurs during REM sleep, helping to separate emotional intensity from the memory itself. Over time, many clients find that painful experiences feel more distant and manageable, no longer carrying the same emotional charge.

Key Benefits of EMDR for Children and Adults

• Helps reduce the emotional weight of traumatic memories

• Encourages calm responses in situations that previously caused distress

• Improves self-esteem and emotional clarity

• Often works more quickly than traditional talk therapy

• Safe and adaptable for children and adolescents experiencing anxiety or trauma

Combining EMDR with Hypnotherapy

As both an EMDR practitioner and an experienced clinical hypnotherapist, I often combine these two approaches to support deeper emotional healing.

While EMDR helps the brain process and release unhelpful emotional patterns, hypnotherapy can work with subconscious beliefs that may have formed as a result of trauma. This integrated approach is particularly helpful for people dealing with childhood trauma, persistent stress, or long-standing anxiety.

A Calm and Individual Approach

Whether you're seeking support for PTSD, grief, anxiety, or low confidence, EMDR therapy can be tailored to your specific needs. I work with both adults and children, offering sessions in a calm and supportive environment.

Appointments are available in Solihull, at my clinic on Harley Street, or online if you prefer the convenience and comfort of working from home.

Start Your Journey Toward Healing

If you’re wondering whether EMDR therapy or hypnotherapy could help, I’d be happy to talk things through with you. I offer a compassionate and professional space where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin to move forward.

Feel free to get in touch to book an initial consultation or to ask any questions.