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EMDR Can Help With….

Evidence-based EMDR support for trauma, anxiety, stress, and performance blocks.

Heal the Past, Restore Your Strength

Trauma can leave emotional scars that affect how you think, feel, and respond. EMDR therapy helps you safely process painful memories, release their emotional hold, and move forward.

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Discover the Root, Find Freedom

Addiction often stems from unresolved trauma or emotional pain. EMDR therapy helps you heal the root causes, ease cravings, and regain lasting control.

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Mental Performance, & Recovery

In sports, success depends not only on physical ability but also on mental resilience. Athletes often face challenges such as fear of failure, or the psychological toll of injury.

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Success demands more than skill

It requires inner balance and the right mindset. EMDR therapy can  help you overcome stress, self-doubt, and past setbacks to thrive.

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Confident Mind, Fearless Performance

The spotlight can bring pressure as well as passion. EMDR therapy  can help performers overcome anxiety, release self-doubt, and reconnect with creativity.

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Calm Mind, Steady Nervous System

Anxiety can keep the mind racing and the body on edge. EMDR therapy helps release stored fear, reduce overwhelm, and restore a sense of calm, clarity, and emotional balance.

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EMDR therapy London for road traffic accident trauma, supporting recovery from PTSD, anxiety and distressing memories

Regaining Calm After a Road Traffic Accident.

Even when injuries heal, the impact of an accident can linger. EMDR therapy helps release trauma, reduce overwhelm and rebuild a lasting sense of safety and confidence.

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EMDR therapy as psychological support for solicitors and clients involved in legal claims London

Recovery After Accidents or Medical Complications

Distressing events such as road traffic accidents or medical complications can affect emotional wellbeing long after the event has passed. EMDR can help reduce distress and support emotional recovery.

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who we are

Two specialists. One powerful method. EMDR for healing, recovery, and performance.

40+

years of
experience

At EMDR Therapy London, Nicola and Sam are experts in their fields.
They use EMDR as the foundation of their work – helping clients process, heal, and create lasting change.
Nicola specialises in resolving mental performance blocks and enhancing flow, while Sam focuses on addressing the root causes of addiction and trauma recovery.

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what our clients say

Feedback from clients we’ve supported on their journey.

Dolores Kavanagh

I came to Sam for EMDR feeling stuck and overwhelmed, needing something that would genuinely help me move forward. From the first session her approach was calm, clear and grounded, and the work created real movement without overwhelm. Read more

Katie

Working with Nicola helped me overcome deep-rooted self-doubt and imposter syndrome. The process felt structured, supportive, and surprisingly empowering. The shift has been both subtle and profound. Read more

Marie

I worked with Samantha for 6 amazing sessions which included hypnotherapy and EMDR. Each session included a recording of the hypnosis which I could listen to between sessions which made each session more powerful. Samantha is very well trained in these methods, and she is professional and lovely to work with. I would highly recommend her.

Stacey

EMDR with Nicola has been the most effective therapy I’ve experienced. It helped me move through issues I’d struggled with for years in a way that felt structured, safe, and genuinely transformative.

Hannah

I contacted Sam for EMDR after ongoing trauma responses following a choking incident. She was professional, kind and reassuring throughout, and the symptoms that had been affecting me for months improved steadily and are now minimal. Read more

David Morhing

EMDR helped me reprocess a previous setback and rebuild confidence before taking on the Beyond the Ultimate Ice Ultra, one of the most demanding endurance challenges in the world. Nicola helped me identify and shift unhelpful beliefs, leaving me feeling more focused, resilient, and mentally prepared. I completed the race feeling stronger both psychologically and emotionally. Read more

got questions? we’ve got answers.

The most common EMDR questions, explained clearly and simply.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy widely used for trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress. It helps the brain reprocess difficult memories so they no longer trigger overwhelming reactions. Using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping or sounds), EMDR activates the brain’s natural healing processes, similar to REM sleep.

What issues can EMDR help with?

EMDR is effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, addiction, childhood trauma, grief, stress, and performance blocks. Many people also use EMDR to improve emotional regulation, confidence, and mental clarity.

Is EMDR right for me?

EMDR may be right for you if you’re experiencing distress linked to past events, negative beliefs, or emotional triggers you can’t shift. It is suitable for adults of all backgrounds and is a powerful therapy for both trauma recovery and improving wellbeing.

Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail during EMDR?

No. One of the advantages of EMDR therapy is that you do not need to retell your story in depth. You only share enough for your therapist to guide the process, making it suitable for people who struggle to talk about painful memories.

Do you offer EMDR therapy online?

Yes, we do. EMDR therapy can be delivered effectively online using specialist bilateral-based software, allowing you to access therapy from the comfort of your own space.

Bilateral stimulation is only introduced when you feel psychologically safe and your therapist feels it’s the right time to do so. Sessions are always paced carefully, with your wellbeing, comfort, and sense of safety at the centre of the work.

How many EMDR sessions will I need?

This varies depending on your history and goals. Some clients notice improvement within 6–12 sessions, while others benefit from longer treatment. At EMDR Therapy London, your therapist creates a personalised plan tailored to your needs.

What happens in an EMDR session?

Your therapist helps you identify the memories, emotions, and beliefs driving current distress. Bilateral stimulation is then used to help the brain reprocess these experiences. Many clients feel emotional release, shifts in perspective, or increased calm during and after sessions.

Is EMDR therapy safe?

Yes. EMDR is recognised by the NHS, WHO, and NICE as a safe and effective treatment for trauma and related conditions. When delivered by an experienced EMDR therapist, it is structured, controlled, and paced to ensure emotional safety.

Is EMDR therapy just for trauma?

No. While EMDR is best known for trauma treatment, it is also highly effective for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, phobias, addiction, relationship patterns, and performance issues. Many clients use EMDR to overcome negative beliefs, build confidence, and improve emotional regulation – even without a trauma history.

What to expect after an EMDR session?

It’s common to notice continued processing, insights, dreams, or emotional shifts for a few days. This is normal and shows that the brain is integrating the work. Your therapist may provide grounding tools to support you between sessions.

insights from Psychology & Neuroscience

Short reads exploring the hidden patterns that shape behaviour, performance & wellbeing

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    EMDR for Imposter Syndrome

    EMDR for Imposter Syndrome: Reprocessing the Roots of Self-Doubt Struggling with self-doubt despite your achievements? Imposter syndrome can leave you feeling like a fraud, even when there is clear evidence of your ability. At EMDR Therapy London, we help you move beyond surface-level confidence strategies by working at the root of these patterns. EMDR therapy…

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  • EMDR therapy for overthinking and rumination in London – looping thought illustration symbolising repetitive thinking patterns

    EMDR for Overthinking

    EMDR for Overthinking: How to Quiet the Mind and Break the Rumination Cycle EMDR Therapy London – Anxiety, Overthinking and Confidence Support in Greenwich Struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or self-doubt? At EMDR Therapy London, we help you process what’s beneath the surface so your mind can settle and confidence can feel natural again. EMDR therapy…

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  • EMDR therapy for confidence and self-esteem in London – hands forming heart reflection symbolising self-worth, healing and emotional resilience

    EMDR for Confidence & Self-Esteem

    Move beyond self-doubt and build lasting confidence. EMDR helps you process the past so it no longer defines how you see yourself. EMDR for Confidence & Self-Esteem in London: Reprocessing Self-Belief at the Root Many people struggle with confidence and self-esteem at different points in their lives. You might feel unsure of yourself in relationships,…

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