EMDR Therapy
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based, mind–body approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help resolve the root causes of emotional distress.
Rather than managing symptoms alone, EMDR works with the brain and nervous system’s natural healing capacity to reduce anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and the lasting effects of trauma - supporting greater calm, balance, and connection.
Many people seek EMDR therapy with a sense that something inside hasn’t fully settled after an adverse experience or critical event(s). Even when life appears stable on the outside, the body may remain tense or alert, as if it’s still anticipating something difficult. Familiar patterns may repeat despite insight and effort, and slowing down can feel surprisingly hard. These responses aren’t signs of weakness - they’re often the imprint of experiences that shaped how the nervous system learned to stay safe. EMDR is extremely effective for single incident traumas, as well as relational, transgenerational, existential and collective trauma, and trauma shock.
I am trained in attachment-focused EMDR, an approach that places particular attention on early relational experiences and how they continue to influence emotional regulation, self-perception, and relationships. When early bonds were inconsistent, overwhelming, or required adaptation, the nervous system may carry those patterns forward. Attachment-focused EMDR helps gently process these experiences, supporting greater stability, trust, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others. People often seek therapy when something feels out of balance. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm, moving through a life transition, or noticing patterns that no longer serve you. At times, past experiences can surface during these moments, even when you’ve done a great deal of personal work already. Therapy can offer support whether you’re seeking help for the first time or returning with a desire to go deeper.
“People do not forget what happened, but they no longer have the same emotional connection to it...allowing the brain’s natural healing system to function.”
Your Questions, Answered
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Trauma isn’t defined only by what happened, but by how overwhelming it felt to your nervous system at the time. Trauma may include a single incident, ongoing stress, early attachment or developmental experiences, loss, or repeated relational wounds.
When trauma remains unprocessed, parts of the brain may continue responding as if the experience is still happening - shaping how you react to stress, rest, and connection. EMDR therapy helps reprocess these experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional or physiological charge, allowing the present to feel safer and more spacious.
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EMDR therapy is a structured 8-phase treatment model that uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds, to activate both sides of the brain. While staying grounded in the present moment, you’re gently guided to focus on specific memories, emotions, body sensations, or self-beliefs.
This process allows experiences that were once overwhelming to be reprocessed and integrated. Over time, memories that felt intrusive or activating tend to soften, creating more flexibility and ease in how you experience yourself and your life.
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Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR does not rely on detailed retelling or analysis of painful experiences. Instead, it engages both cognitive and body-based processing, supporting the brain’s natural ability to heal.
Many people experience a shift in which memories remain accessible but lose their emotional intensity - no longer pulling the nervous system into old patterns of tension, urgency, or shutdown.
What an EMDR Session Is Like
EMDR sessions begin with a conversation about your goals and what you’d like to focus on. Before working with painful memories, we take time to build safety and preparation, including grounding skills and internal resources to help you stay present and supported throughout the process.
When you’re ready, we identify specific memories or themes to reprocess using bilateral stimulation. The intention isn’t to erase the past, but to help your nervous system recognize that the experience has passed, so it no longer shapes how you feel or respond today.
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Restore energy and emotional balance
Reduce anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
Reconnect with a clearer sense of self
So you can…
Feel more grounded and confident
Relate to yourself with greater compassion
Build lasting calm and resilience
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EMDR therapy is effective for a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and depression
Trauma and PTSD
Fears, phobias, and insecurity
Unprocessed grief and loss
Addictive or compulsive behaviors
Chronic pain and somatic symptoms
EMDR therapy works cross-culturally and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most effective treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
What is EMDR?
EMDR therapy works cross-culturally and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most effective treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Imagine What’s Possible
Imagine moving through life with more ease - where your body can soften, rest feels accessible, and old patterns no longer dictate your responses. EMDR therapy helps integrate past experiences so you can feel more present, regulated, and connected.
Work with me to explore how attachment-focused EMDR therapy can support your healing and growth.
About Jenny Williams
Jenny Williams is a licensed psychotherapist and certified Brainspotting consultant with specializations in trauma and performance / creativity enhancement. Jenny has trained and practiced widely in both the UK and the USA, and has advanced training in various innovative mind-body therapies that help individuals release trauma stored in the body and expand creative capacity, including Brainspotting, EMDR, mindfulness, and IFS.
Jenny’s therapeutic work is informed by her background in the creative arts. She works collaboratively with her clients to help them tap into their innate creativity and use it as a means of self-expression and healing. Jenny is passionate about helping people overcome trauma, heal performance blocks, and unlock their creative potential.