Online EMDR Therapy in British Columbia

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy technique designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. During EMD sessions, clients recall distressing events while undergoing guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This process helps reprocess and integrate these memories, reducing their emotional charge and enabling individuals to cope more effectively. EMD has been widely used for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions, allowing clients to heal and regain control over their lives.

The number of sessions in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can vary widely depending on several factors, including the individual's specific issues, the severity of their trauma, and their overall therapeutic needs. Typically, clients may attend anywhere from 6 to 12 sessions, but some may require more if they are dealing with complex trauma or multiple issues. It's essential to work closely with a trained EMDR therapist to create a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.

Paula and Tolu are trained in EMDR and use it to help clients process trauma and PTSD in a safe, structured way. Paula provides EMDR in Portuguese.

What to expect: your first sessions focus on history-taking, preparation, and building safety. Your therapist then assesses the memories you want to work on. In later sessions you process them with guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, with the goal of reducing their distress. Each session closes with grounding and planning, and your therapist reviews your progress with you over time.

For fees and booking, see Therapy rates. Common questions are answered in our therapy FAQs.

If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 9-8-8 (Canada), or contact emergency services.

  • EMDR is most often used for trauma and PTSD, and therapists also use it for other distressing memories. Your therapist will assess whether it fits your situation.

  • In EMDR, you briefly focus on a distressing memory while your therapist guides bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. Over a series of sessions, many people find the memory becomes less vivid and less emotionally charged.

  • No. You decide how much detail to share. Your therapist will work with you to keep the process at a pace that feels manageable.

  • It depends on the memories being addressed and your history. Your therapist will review your goals and progress with you over time, and will talk through a plan with you.

  • Yes. Sessions are offered online by secure video to clients in British Columbia. Your therapist will explain how the bilateral stimulation will be set up for your session.

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Topics that can be addressed by Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Trauma from Childhood Abuse

  • Sexual Assault Trauma

  • Natural Disaster Trauma

  • Combat-related Trauma

  • Emotional Distress from Medical Procedures

  • Grief and Bereavement

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Attachment Issues

  • Phobias and Fears

  • EMDR focuses on processing distressing memories and alleviating the emotional impact of those experiences, allowing individuals to heal and move forward.

    Stress Related to Major Life Events

  • Depression Related to Trauma

O EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, ou Dessensibilização e Reprocessamento por meio dos Movimentos Oculares) é uma abordagem psicoterapêutica desenvolvida para aliviar o sofrimento associado a memórias traumáticas.

Durante as sessões de EMDR, o cliente relembra eventos perturbadores enquanto realiza movimentos oculares guiados ou outras formas de estimulação bilateral. Esse processo ajuda a reprocessar e integrar essas memórias, reduzindo sua carga emocional e permitindo que a pessoa lide com elas de forma mais saudável e eficaz. O EMDR tem sido amplamente utilizado no tratamento do transtorno de estresse pós-traumático (TEPT) e de outras condições relacionadas ao trauma, ajudando os clientes a se recuperarem e a retomarem o controle de suas vidas.

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