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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) is an innovative treatment that helps patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to process negative memories and emotions that have been suppressed.  It enables them achieve their therapeutic goals rapidly, with recognisable changes that don’t disappear over time.

Trauma can be one of the root causes of addiction.  EMDR makes it possible for patients to gain the self-awareness and perspective, enabling them to choose how they respond to the traumatic memories.  Many controlled studies have shown that EMDR is a highly effective therapy in the treatment of PTSD.

EMDR in addiction treatment at our clinic

During a therapy session patients are guided to revisit the traumatic event, consciously focusing on eye movements and body sensations.  This process can be complex if there are many experiences connected to the negative thoughts and feelings.  The EMDR therapy sessions continue until the traumatic memories and emotions are relieved.

Our Abuse and Trauma Consultant, Linda Hill, is highly qualified with considerable experience in this area and provides expert consultancy and supervision of staff.

“I found the work with Linda very helpful and have no doubt it enabled me to let go of things from the past and helped me to replace feelings of anger, shame, guilt with acceptance.” - a former patient.