What is EMDR and who is it for?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy recognised by the Australian Psychological Society and the World Health Organization. It's best known for treating trauma — including workplace incidents and motor vehicle accidents — but it's not only for major events. EMDR can also help with the smaller experiences that leave a lasting imprint: the presentation that went badly and now fuels your nerves every time you speak, criticism that still stings years later, or the moments behind a persistent belief like "I'm not good enough." Rather than talking through the memory in detail, EMDR uses structured sets of eye movements while you briefly hold it in mind, helping the brain reprocess it so it loses its emotional charge. I'm trained in EMDR and we'd always begin with an assessment to work out whether it's the right approach for you.