Licensed psychotherapist · 10+ years · EMDR · Lifespan Integration · Certified HeartMath trainer · English, German, Hebrew · Online, worldwide
Licensed psychotherapist · 10+ years · EMDR · Lifespan Integration · Certified HeartMath trainer · English, German, Hebrew · Online, worldwide
How I work
An evidence-based method for processing experiences that still affect you — without having to describe them in detail.
Book a first session50 minutes, no commitment beyond it.
Some experiences don't settle. Years later, something small — a tone of voice, a particular kind of criticism, a situation that rhymes with an old one — and your body responds as though it were happening now.
You may know exactly why. That tends not to help in the moment.
This is what EMDR is for. Not for understanding the experience — you may understand it perfectly well already — but for processing it, so it stops firing in the present.
The memory remains. What changes is its grip.
EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — is a structured psychotherapy method for processing traumatic and distressing memories.
It works through bilateral stimulation: guided eye movements, sounds or taps, alternating left and right, while you hold a distressing memory in mind. The prevailing model is that this supports the brain's own processing, allowing an experience that was stored in a raw, unintegrated form to be filed as something that happened rather than something still happening.
It does not require describing the experience in detail. For many people this is the decisive practical difference from talking therapy — particularly where the material is something you've avoided putting into words, or have already described many times without relief.
EMDR is one of the more extensively researched psychotherapy methods, particularly for post-traumatic stress.
It has also been studied for anxiety, panic, phobias and depression, where the evidence is more mixed than for PTSD but still meaningful.
Recognised as effective by
Anywhere a present-day response appears to be driven by something older — whether or not you'd call it trauma.
Commonly worked with
Preparation is part of EMDR. We discuss how to communicate distress, request pauses and use support. HRV biofeedback using HeartMath technology may help, but is not a prerequisite. Whether additional stabilisation is needed depends on your circumstances.
A specific memory, image or belief, and what it still produces in you now — physically, emotionally, and in what you conclude about yourself.
Short sets of bilateral stimulation, with brief pauses in which you tell me only what you noticed. Not the story — just what shifted. Images, sensations, thoughts, sometimes nothing at all. We follow wherever it goes.
At the end of each session we review how you are feeling and what support you may need before the next appointment. Unfinished work still needs an agreed closing plan.
Sessions may run longer than fifty minutes when we're actively processing. We'd agree that in advance — see fees.
Yes. EMDR is routinely and effectively delivered by video, and it's how I do most of it.
The bilateral stimulation is achieved either with an on-screen moving target, with alternating audio through your headphones, or with self-administered tapping — you cross your arms and tap alternately on your shoulders. I'll show you the options and we'll use whichever suits you.
Everything else is unchanged: the same eight-phase protocol, the same preparation, the same pacing.
What online EMDR isn't suited to: acute crisis, active risk, or severe dissociation. In those situations you need in-person care with someone who can reach you, and I'll tell you plainly if that's my read.
What you'll need
If EMDR felt overwhelming, pace, preparation, method and support deserve review together. No single explanation accounts for every difficult experience.
EMDR belongs to the Integrate stage of how I work.
Regulate, Integrate and Consolidate describe a guiding approach, rather than a fixed sequence. Support for regulation can develop before or alongside processing. We adapt the work together to your circumstances.
I also use Lifespan Integration, which does a related job differently. Broadly: EMDR where there's a clear target; Lifespan Integration where the material is early, diffuse or attachment-shaped and there's no single memory to aim at. Often both, at different stages.
More on how I work → · Lifespan Integration →
CPTSD vs PTSD: why the type of traumatic experience can affect which method fits →
EMDR or Lifespan Integration
Yes. EMDR is routinely delivered by video using on-screen bilateral stimulation, alternating audio, or self-administered tapping. The protocol, preparation and pacing are unchanged. Research on remotely delivered EMDR generally finds it comparable to in-person work.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured psychotherapy method that processes distressing memories using bilateral stimulation — alternating eye movements, sounds or taps — while you hold the memory in mind. It's recognised as effective by the World Health Organization, NICE and the American Psychological Association among others, and doesn't require describing the experience in detail.
No. EMDR doesn't require a detailed account. You need to identify a target — a memory, image or belief — but the processing happens without narration, and between sets you only report what you noticed rather than retelling anything.
For a single contained incident, sometimes a handful. For repeated or developmental experience, considerably longer. Preparation also takes time, and I'd rather spend it than skip it. I'll give you an honest estimate once I understand what we're working with.
EMDR is an established PTSD treatment. Your reactions during and after sessions belong in the treatment conversation. Substantially worsening symptoms should be discussed promptly; they do not prove progress or establish a particular cause.
EMDR and Lifespan Integration can both involve particular memories. LI uses repeated timelines; EMDR has the substantially larger research base. Whether an approach feels more manageable needs individual review rather than an assumption that one is always gentler.
Often, yes. EMDR is best evidenced for PTSD, but it's also used for anxiety, panic, phobias, persistent self-doubt and disproportionate reactions to criticism or conflict — anywhere a present-day response appears to be driven by something older. Whether it's the right tool is something we'd work out together.
The article explores pace, preparation and choice of method, with Lifespan Integration as one option and HRV biofeedback as support.
I am trained in both approaches. This comparison explains the differences, the evidence and how we can decide on a way forward together.
Lifespan Integration vs EMDR: what differs, and how do we choose? →
You don't need to arrive with anything difficult prepared — we start by working out whether this is the right approach and whether we're a good fit.
Book a first sessionHow does EMDR therapy work? What is it like? How widely is it recognized? This short video has some answers.
EMDR
therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or
homework between sessions. EMDR helps the brain resume its natural
healing process. EMDR therapy is designed to process traumatic memories in the
brain, so the person still remembers these memories but is no longer controlled by them.
Part of the therapy includes alternating eye movements, sounds, or taps (bilateral stimulation). For
many clients, EMDR therapy can be completed in fewer sessions than other
psychotherapies.
EMDR
therapy can be delivered in person or via virtual platforms.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and resolve trauma, distressing memories, and emotional challenges. It works by facilitating the brain’s natural healing processes, allowing you to reframe painful experiences and reduce their emotional impact.
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR therapy focuses on reprocessing traumatic memories through a structured eight-phase approach. A key component involves bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements or tapping—while you recall distressing experiences in a safe, supportive environment. This helps your brain "reorganize" the memory, so it no longer triggers the same intense emotional or physical responses.
During EMDR therapy, we will work together to identify troubling memories or issues and explore how they affect your present life. The process is collaborative, empowering, and paced according to your readiness. EMDR does not require extensive discussion of the details of your distressing memories, making it a distinctive alternative to traditional talk therapy.
While EMDR is well-known for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it can also be highly effective for:
This short video explains the eight Phases of EMDR Therapy and what you might experience in EMDR therapy sessions.