CBT vs EMDR
The approaches I use are evidence-based & chosen to support the difficulties you may be experiencing, helping you develop understanding, practical tools & meaningful change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a practical & effective form of talking therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations & behaviours are connected.
When you’re struggling, these patterns can begin to interact in ways that keep you feeling stuck - for example, unhelpful thoughts may intensify difficult emotions & influence how you respond or behave.
CBT offers a supportive space to explore these patterns with curiosity & compassion. Together, we look at how certain thoughts or beliefs may be affecting how you feel and begin developing new ways of responding that support greater balance & wellbeing.
CBT is a structured, goal-focused approach that helps you make meaningful changes in your day-to-day life. Alongside our sessions, you’ll learn practical tools & strategies you can use between sessions, helping you feel more confident in managing challenges both now & in the future.
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a therapeutic approach that helps you process & recover from traumatic or distressing experiences.
Sometimes difficult memories can feel as though they are still happening in the present, continuing to trigger strong emotions, physical reactions, or unhelpful beliefs about yourself. EMDR helps the brain process these memories so they begin to feel like something that happened in the past, rather than something that still has power over you now.
During EMDR sessions, we gently bring attention to aspects of a memory while using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or tapping. This supports the brain’s natural ability to process experiences & gradually reduces the emotional intensity linked to the memory.
The memory itself doesn’t disappear, but many people find it becomes less distressing & easier to think about. Over time, this can help you feel more settled, gain new perspectives on what happened & move forward with greater confidence & emotional freedom.
EMDR is always guided at a pace that feels safe & manageable for you, & you remain in control throughout the process.