EMDR therapy: questions to ask
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy used for trauma-related difficulties by practitioners with specific training. It involves more than eye movements alone.
What might be useful to understand
The process generally includes assessment, preparation, memory processing and review. Pacing and suitability depend on individual history and stability, and some people need other supports first.
There is no need to settle on a treatment model before contacting a practitioner. A first conversation can help clarify the question you want to explore, and a suitable therapist should explain options without promising a guaranteed result.
Choosing support that fits
Choose a practitioner able to describe recognised training and explain the treatment plan, risks and alternatives. You do not need to agree to trauma processing before feeling ready.
Check qualifications, fees, confidentiality and whether appointments are available in person or online. If the work calls for medical assessment or specialist care, your GP can help explore alternatives.
Questions worth asking
What EMDR qualification do you hold? How will we decide whether it is appropriate?
You can ask for clear answers and take time to decide. Therapy should be a collaborative process grounded in informed consent and an appropriate professional relationship.
Taking the next step
If you would like to explore an appointment, you can send a contact-only enquiry. We ask only for the details needed to respond about a possible introduction. This does not book or confirm a clinical appointment.
For a diagnosis, urgent need or health concerns, start with your GP or an appropriate health service. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 000.
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