Overcoming trauma is not about erasing the past; it’s about helping your system feel safe in the present.
In my Weybridge practice we begin with stabilisation. You’ll learn anchors that keep you oriented to now: the feel of the chair under you, the colour of the walls, the sound beyond the window, the weight of your hands. Somatic tracking helps us notice where protection lives—tightness in the chest, a hollow belly, a quickening in the jaw—so we can include those places gently.
When readiness is there, we introduce EMDR’s bilateral stimulation. Processing happens in short, careful sets while we pause often to check capacity. Together we approach the memories and split‑second beliefs that hold symptoms in place, updating them at a pace your body can absorb. The work is structured, but never rushed; consent leads, always.
Between sessions we agree tiny aftercare rituals that reinforce change: a boundary line that protects energy at work, a two‑minute evening settle, a brief breath and stretch when you notice tightening. Over time people describe less startle, fewer nightmares and a life that feels wider and more possible.
Trauma reshaped your nervous system to survive. EMDR with a somatic lens helps it learn that conditions have changed. We move gently and consistently so confidence can return—not as a performance, but as something you can feel in your bones.
FAQ
Q1. How does EMDR support overcoming trauma safely?
We stabilise first, then process pivotal moments in small rounds with bilateral rhythm so the body learns it is safer now.
Q2. What if I feel nervous to begin therapy?
We go slowly. You set the pace, and we keep choice visible with frequent pauses and grounding.
Q3. Do you offer flexible scheduling options?
Yes—Weybridge and online appointments with practical time slots to fit real life.