Phobias are learned alarms that your body keeps trying to protect you with. We teach the system there are new options.
In Weybridge I use somatic EMDR to treat phobias without rushing. We start with regulation—anchoring through feet, eyes and breath—so your system has a way back from spikes.
We map your personal pattern: early cues, thoughts that rush in, places pressure builds. Somatic awareness lets us catch the rise sooner and respond before avoidance takes over.
EMDR’s bilateral stimulation helps us process key moments and beliefs that welded fear to certain cues. We work in short sets with frequent pauses, returning to safety often. Nothing happens without consent.
Between sessions we craft tiny practices that build confidence: a two‑minute settle, a boundary sentence, a gradual step that fits your world. Change becomes repeatable because it is realistic.
FAQ
Q1. How does EMDR approach phobias safely?
We stabilise first, then process origin moments with bilateral rhythm while keeping you inside tolerance.
Q2. Will I need exposure right away?
No. We begin with resourcing and somatic anchors; any contact is gradual and consent‑led.
Q3. Can I get tools for real‑life triggers?
Yes—brief resets, boundary phrases and step‑by‑step plans for daily situations.