PTSD Therapy in Weybridge – Safe, Structured EMDR
Post-traumatic stress is a protective pattern the body adopted to keep you alive. In PTSD therapy my first task is to help your system feel steadier, so we can approach difficult experiences without re-creating overwhelm. We focus on safety, collaboration and pace—because your nervous system heals best when it is respected.
Stabilisation comes first. We practise grounding, orienting to safety and resourcing the body with simple, repeatable skills. Somatic awareness helps you recognise early signals—tight breath, tunnelled focus, sudden heat or numbness—so you can respond before the wave peaks. Only then do we bring in bilateral stimulation to process the moments that lock symptoms in place: the images, sounds and split-second beliefs that shaped your responses.
Processing is carefully titrated. We move in small steps, pausing often, and always within your window of tolerance. As integration grows, many people find that nightmares reduce, flashbacks soften and daily life becomes less dominated by vigilance. Practical aftercare supports this shift: clear sleep routines, movement that calms rather than drains, and gentle structure that builds confidence.
PTSD therapy is available in person in Weybridge and online across the UK. I provide a steady, non-judgemental space where your pace leads. Together we work towards a body that no longer has to brace for impact—and a life that can widen again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does Somatic EMDR support PTSD recovery?
We build regulation and somatic awareness first, then process pivotal moments with bilateral stimulation so the past can integrate without flooding or shutdown.
Q2. What if I have nightmares or flashbacks?
We develop night-time anchors and daytime resets. You’ll learn containment and grounding skills so spikes become shorter and less disruptive over time.
Q3. Are sessions available both in Weybridge and online?
Yes, I offer in-person work in Weybridge and secure online sessions across the UK so support remains consistent and accessible.