- How does EMDR actually work?
- While you recall the distressing memory, you follow a guided movement with your eyes. This bilateral stimulation supports reprocessing of the memory. Over time, the image and the emotions associated with it lose their overwhelming impact.
- For which conditions is EMDR helpful?
- EMDR is used primarily for simple and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. It can also be integrated into work on grief, distressing memories without a classical PTSD diagnosis, or components of anxiety disorders.
- How many sessions are needed?
- It depends on the type and number of memories to be processed. A single, clearly defined memory can sometimes be addressed in a few sessions. Complex or multiple traumas require more time and especially solid stabilisation work.
- Is EMDR scientifically recognised?
- Yes. EMDR is recognised by the World Health Organization and many professional bodies as an effective method for treating trauma-related conditions and is recommended in evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Is EMDR exhausting or distressing?
- The session itself can be intense, since distressing material is touched on. We proceed carefully, in small steps, with stabilising exercises in between. You decide at any moment how far we go.
