EMDR stands for Eye Movement Densitisation and Reprocessing. It is a powerful psychological method for treating emotional difficulties that are caused by disturbing life experiences, ranging from traumatic events which could be anything from a road traffic accident to an upsetting childhood event. It is also being used the alleviate performance anxiety and enhance the functioning of people at work.

For many clients, EMDR provides more rapid relief from emotional distress than conventional psychotherapies.

EMDR brings together elements from well-established clinical theororetical methods including psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioral therapies. EMDR uses the bilateral stimulation from left/right eye movement which repeatedly activates the opposite sides of the brain. This helps the neurophysiological system to free itself of blockages and reconnect itself.

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