What is EMDR Somerset?

EMDR SOMERSET is a referral base set up to provide a single, integrated communication and reference point for agencies and individuals to access EMDR therapy, delivered by qualified and experienced therapists; EMDR is the abbreviation for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing

All therapists linked to this site are:

Accredited in their core practice

Have taken EMDR trainings approved by EMDR-UK&I

Are accredited by, or are working towards accreditation by EMDR-UK&I

Supervised by accredited EMDR consultants

Below is a brief introduction to trauma and EMDR and on the ‘find a therapist page’ a list of practitioners and web links to further information about:

The history, development and clinical use of EMDR

Trauma, PTSD, Dissociative disorders and self help resources

Trauma results from experiencing events which lead to loss of life or threat to life, real or perceived, either to the self or as a witness, obvious examples being war, rape, violence etc, the list is virtually endless. Less obvious but no less damaging are the long term cumulative traumas of illness, poverty, domestic abuse and, especially for children, being neglected or abused by their carers.

Normally, the individual processes traumatic experiences naturally and heals with time and care from others. However, when a person is severely traumatised, either by an overwhelming event or by being repeatedly subjected to distress, this healing process may become overloaded. The effects of the trauma are then stored in the nervous system in their “raw” form and can re-emerge in full force from a small trigger such as a sound or smell, colour or sensation or memory.

This reaction, if not treated, can develop into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and can persist for months or many years. Trauma can also accumulate with little outward sign over many years and develop into full blown PTSD after a seemingly mild event.

EMDR frees up the body and mind’s combined natural healing ability and therefore can shorten treatment times dramatically. However, the length of treatment will vary according to the severity and duration of traumatic experience. A single event in an otherwise “normal’ life may only take a few sessions but the effects of long term complex trauma can take much longer.

Problems that EMDR can help:

Post traumatic stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Depression

Anxiety based disorders, including panic attacks,phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Effects of abuse; verbal, physical and sexual

Self-esteem issues

Attacks of anger and rage

Addictions to alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, pornography etc

Confidence issues, performance anxiety, improving performance in sports, professional and artistic activities

Eating disorders


		What is EMDR Somerset? EMDR SOMERSET is a referral base set up to provide a single, integrated communication and reference point for agencies and individuals to access EMDR therapy, delivered by qualified and experienced therapists; EMDR is the abbreviation for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing All therapists linked to this site are: Accredited in their core practice Have taken EMDR trainings approved by EMDR-UK&I Are accredited by, or are working towards accreditation by EMDR-UK&I Supervised by accredited EMDR consultants Below is a brief introduction to trauma and EMDR and on the ‘find a therapist page’ a list of practitioners and web links to further information about: The history, development and clinical use of EMDR Trauma, PTSD, Dissociative disorders and self help resources Trauma results from experiencing events which lead to loss of life or threat to life, real or perceived, either to the self or as a witness, obvious examples being war, rape, violence etc, the list is virtually endless. Less obvious but no less damaging are the long term cumulative traumas of illness, poverty, domestic abuse and, especially for children, being neglected or abused by their carers. Normally, the individual processes traumatic experiences naturally and heals with time and care from others. However, when a person is severely traumatised, either by an overwhelming event or by being repeatedly subjected to distress, this healing process may become overloaded. The effects of the trauma are then stored in the nervous system in their “raw” form and can re-emerge in full force from a small trigger such as a sound or smell, colour or sensation or memory. This reaction, if not treated, can develop into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and can persist for months or many years. Trauma can also accumulate with little outward sign over many years and develop into full blown PTSD after a seemingly mild event. EMDR frees up the body and mind’s combined natural healing ability and therefore can shorten treatment times dramatically. However, the length of treatment will vary according to the severity and duration of traumatic experience. A single event in an otherwise “normal’ life may only take a few sessions but the effects of long term complex trauma can take much longer. Problems that EMDR can help: Post traumatic stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Depression Anxiety based disorders, including panic attacks,phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Effects of abuse; verbal, physical and sexual Self-esteem issues Attacks of anger and rage Addictions to alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, pornography etc Confidence issues, performance anxiety, improving performance in sports, professional and artistic activities Eating disorders