How can EMDR help?

EMDR is particularly associated with the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress. It may be appropriate where a distressing experience continues to affect how you think, feel or respond in the present. The NHS recognises EMDR as one of the psychological treatments used for PTSD.

You may want to explore EMDR if you are experiencing:

• Distressing or traumatic memories
• Anxiety or fear following a difficult experience
• Intrusive memories or images
• Strong emotional reactions to particular situations or reminders
• A sense of being stuck in the past
• Negative beliefs about yourself following an experience
• Difficulties moving forward after a significant event

You don't necessarily need to have a formal diagnosis to talk to Paula about whether EMDR may be appropriate for you.

What happens during EMDR?

EMDR isn't about simply talking through an experience again and again.

The approach involves recalling aspects of a distressing experience while using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. This forms part of a structured therapeutic process designed to help you process the memory and reduce the intensity of the distress associated with it.

You remain in control throughout the process.

You don't have to explain everything perfectly

One of the reasons people seek EMDR is because talking about a difficult experience in detail can feel overwhelming.

You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong or which therapy you need.

The first step is simply having a conversation about what you're experiencing.

Paula can help you explore whether EMDR, hypnotherapy, talking therapy, coaching or another approach may be more appropriate.

A holistic approach to emotional wellbeing

At Meadowsweet Holistic Health, EMDR is offered within a broader therapeutic practice.

Paula Stone has more than 20 years' experience working with adults and young people and has trained in EMDR techniques and applications, EMDR Accelerated Practitioner work, advanced hypnotherapy, CBT approaches, post-trauma work, mindfulness and other therapeutic approaches.

This means the focus isn't simply on applying a particular technique.

It's about understanding you, your circumstances and what you want to change.

Where appropriate, different therapeutic approaches may be considered as part of a personalised programme.

EMDR in Carleton Rode, Norfolk

Meadowsweet Holistic Health is based at Walnut Tree Farm in Carleton Rode, South Norfolk, in a private rural setting surrounded by nature.

Sessions are available face-to-face at the clinic, as well as online and by telephone.

The practice is conveniently located for clients travelling from Attleborough, Wymondham, Norwich, Diss, Harleston, Thetford, Watton and surrounding Norfolk and Suffolk communities.

Could EMDR be right for you?

You don't need to decide that on your own.

If something from the past is still affecting how you feel or respond today, contact Paula for an initial conversation about your circumstances and the approaches that may be appropriate.

Call Paula on 01953 788722 or 07766 885631

Meadowsweet Holistic Health
Walnut Tree Farm
Church Road
Carleton Rode
Norfolk
NR16 1RR

You don't have to keep carrying the emotional weight of the past. There may be a way forward.