EMDR

Discover Healing with EMDR at Inner Strength Counselling and Wellness

Unlock Healing with EMDR

At Inner Strength Therapy, we specialize in Evidence-Based Therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you heal and grow. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges, EMDR offers effective relief, empowering you to move forward confidently.

What is EMDR?

EMDR is a proven therapy that helps reprocess trauma and distressing memories using bilateral stimulation (e.g., eye movements, taps). This approach reduces the emotional impact of “stuck” memories, enabling natural healing.

How EMDR Works

Traumatic memories can block the brain’s healing process, causing ongoing distress like anxiety, flashbacks, or negative self-beliefs. EMDR “unsticks” these memories, reducing their emotional charge and fostering healthier coping mechanisms.

During sessions, a trained therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation while focusing on specific memories, helping to integrate them into your broader experience.

Benefits of EMDR

Quick Relief: Significant progress often occurs in just a few sessions.
Deep Healing: Targets root causes, not just symptoms.
Reduced Distress: Eases anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.
Positive Self-Image: Resolves negative self-beliefs tied to trauma.
Stronger Coping Skills: Prepares you for future challenges.

Our EMDR Services

Individual EMDR Therapy: Tailored, one-on-one sessions.
Trauma-Focused EMDR: For PTSD, abuse, and complex trauma.
EMDR for Anxiety & Depression: Resolves underlying causes.
Child & Adolescent EMDR: Adapted techniques for younger clients

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FAQ’s EMDR Therapy

What conditions can EMDR therapy treat?

EMDR therapy is highly effective in treating a range of conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, panic disorders, phobias, and complex trauma. It can also help individuals cope with stress, grief, and adverse life experiences that contribute to emotional distress and negative self-beliefs.

How long does EMDR therapy take to show results?

The duration and number of EMDR sessions required vary depending on the individual’s specific needs and the complexity of their issues. Some clients experience significant relief within a few sessions, while others with more complex trauma may require more extended treatment. Typically, a standard EMDR treatment plan may consist of 6 to 24 sessions, but this can be adjusted based on individual progress and therapeutic goals.

What can I expect during an EMDR session?

During an EMDR session, you will work with a licensed therapist who will guide you through the process. The session begins with discussing the traumatic memory or distressing event you wish to address. The therapist will then use bilateral stimulation techniques, such as eye movements, taps, or sounds, while you focus on the memory. This helps to reprocess the memory and reduce its emotional impact. Sessions are conducted in a safe and supportive environment, and you are encouraged to share your thoughts and feelings throughout the process.

Is EMDR therapy safe?

Yes, EMDR therapy is considered safe when conducted by a trained and licensed therapist. It is a non-invasive and evidence-based treatment with a strong track record of effectiveness. Some clients may experience temporary discomfort or emotional distress as they process traumatic memories, but these feelings typically subside as the therapy progresses. Your therapist will work closely with you to ensure you feel safe and supported throughout the process.

Do I need to relive traumatic memories in detail during EMDR therapy?

While EMDR therapy involves focusing on traumatic memories, it does not require you to relive or discuss them in explicit detail. The emphasis is on the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations associated with the memory rather than the specifics of the event. This approach allows you to process and integrate the memory in a way that reduces its emotional charge without needing to revisit every detail. Your therapist will guide you through the process at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable for you.