Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorders, including experiences of war. EMDR is used by counsellors and psychotherapists to help people with trauma that has occurred in personal lives or in professional lives.

EMDR Therapy can be a very powerful treatment for people who have experienced  trauma or traumas such as –

EMDR Therapy can also treat children to cope with trauma and crises. 

The EMDR Therapist stimulates both the left and right sides of the brain, using a range of techniques including hand movements, alternating lights or vibrating sensors, while the client recalls the event that is the cause of the trauma or traumas. 

The effect of EMDR is similar to Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, during which the brain makes sense of the day’s events, reprocessing the memory and releasing negative emotions and associations.

Our approach to EMDR Therapy

We take an holistic approach when treating trauma and traumas –  so that each client receives what  therapy works best for them.  When clients come to us for help with trauma, we always recommend that we discuss the options first so we can reach a joint decision about what would be most effective.

With EMDR Therapy, it is important that the client understands the symptoms of trauma, learns how to come to terms with the trauma and  in time manage the associated  feelings of trauma.

Some trauma issues are more deep-rooted than others. And some are more complex than they seem at first. We are flexible and will recommend changes to any agreed programme if we think that would be better for you.

It is likely that we will advise EMDR Therapy or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy  for trauma.

Whatever we agree, our service is confidential and discreet. We never disclose the names of our clients or talk about them to third parties. Although we have included on this website comments from clients, none of them includes the client’s full name or exact location. 

With EMDR Therapy, private one-to-one counselling is what happens.  We are experienced in treating clients who have suffered trauma in their personal lives or in their professional lives in the armed forces, or public services such as transport and from the emergency services. For children, one-to-one counselling may be recommended or counselling with a parent present.

If you would like to find out if we could help you, we invite you to contact us. 

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Foreign languages

Occasionally, we are asked if we provide therapy in other languages. If you would rather speak in your native tongue, we can put you in touch with therapists who speak these languages. If you need therapy in a language not listed here, we will try to find someone for you:

Client comments

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Lisa, Isleworth

Why choose us?
  • extensively trained, fully qualified and experienced professionals
  • the support we offer is personalised to your needs
  • variety of appointment times, to fit into your busy schedule
  • therapy rooms in two locations
  • payment options including concessions for students and pensioners
  • therapists who speak French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish

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Therapy in business and organisations

Counselling and psychotherapy techniques can turn a business round, just as much as they can change the lives of individuals. Pinnacle Therapy's sister business, Pinnacle Proactive, specialises in supporting businesses. Please visit www.pinnacleproactive.com.