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Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR)
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy for trauma, PTSD and distressing life experiences. EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult memories so they feel less emotionally charged and less intrusive, supporting a steadier sense of control and psychological balance. At Hampstead Psychology, we offer EMDR in Hampstead and Marylebone, London, as well as online across the UK and internationally.
How EMDR Works
When overwhelming experiences are not fully processed, they can remain “stuck” and continue to trigger emotional and physical reactions long after the event. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping) while you bring aspects of a distressing memory to mind in a safe, supported way. This helps the brain reprocess the memory so it no longer feels present-tense or threatening. EMDR does not require detailed retelling of the event, and the focus is on reducing symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, hypervigilance, shame and emotional numbing.
What EMDR Can Help With
EMDR can help with PTSD and trauma symptoms, childhood trauma and neglect, health-related trauma, work-related critical incidents, panic and anxiety, shame and low self-esteem linked to earlier experiences, and complex trauma and attachment-related difficulties.
Private EMDR Therapy with Experienced Psychologists
EMDR can be particularly helpful for high-functioning individuals who appear “fine” on the surface but remain affected by past experiences. We offer EMDR delivered by experienced clinical and counselling psychologists, with a discreet, professional approach and careful pacing, including when trauma histories are complex.
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Book Your EMDR Consultation in North London (In-Person or Online)
Contact us to book a consultation with one of our EMDR-trained psychologists, or learn more about our trauma-focused therapies in London.
You may also be interested in our pages on trauma therapy, grief & bereavement treatment, or health conditions.
Meet the team
Hampstead Psychology offers therapy delivered by a senior team of clinical and counselling psychologists with deep experience across a range of presentations. We take care to match you with the right clinician and to hold the work with clarity and structure, so therapy feels purposeful from the outset. Clients choose us when they want high-quality psychological care that is discreet, steady and grounded in evidence.
