Day: 29 December 2021

The 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy

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Developed in 1987 by Dr. Francine Shapiro, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy initially designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since then, it has become one of the most widely used trauma treatments. Though EMDR therapy is gaining popularity, many individuals are unaware of what it includes. For …

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I first came across EMDR with Philip Andrews after trying to source specific help for PTSD and CPTSD via my GP and the NHS with no luck. After a few grounding sessions, I then undertook EMDR to deal specifically with the trauma that I had been directly subjected to from my upbringing and parenting. This "treatment" was quite honestly revolutionary in dealing with trauma both historic and also more present day triggers and circumstances. It was extremely powerful and dealt with the issues at at a core level that other talking based approaches did not get close to. Since then I can truthfully say that I no longer have CPTSD and and can deal with life so much better than before and I now have a quality of life that is trauma free that I couldn't imagine having when I first set out on my recovery journey. That's real freedom to me and quite simply amazing!! I still have challenges to deal with (as everyone does) but I cope with them so much better than ever before. I highly recommend this treatment and therapy.

PaulKent, UK

Before I had these sessions with Philip I thought they would be a waste of my time and didn’t think it would possibly help me. As we did each session I was able to see the benefit of my therapy, I started to really listen and fully engage and let Philip help me. I would do my homework and think about my feelings and what I wanted to achieve. My therapy was very emotional at times really hard and a constant turmoil of emotions which I didn’t know I could feel. The sessions allowed me to really think about myself, my fears and my end goals which was to always get back my confidence. My therapy has allowed me to think more positively now and it took a long time to get there. Philip, thank you very much for your months of patience in getting to know me and supporting me through my trauma, because of your calmness your ability to listen and not judge I felt empowered to get better and get back to being positive and myself. I didn't know the power of therapy until I met you and experience how your work has helped me.

ZainLondon, UK

After spending a year of suffering from multiple viruses and infections I booked an appointment with my endocrinologist. 3 years previously I had been diagnosed with Addisons Disease and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Two chronic conditions, the first life threatening if not treated. Following tests my doctor diagnosed SIBO a gut disorder, this he said was affecting my immune system and therefore explained my repeat infections. However, the root cause of the SIBO he believed to be PTSD (linked to my work stress and chronic conditions) - until I addressed the PTSD i couldn’t truly beat the SIBO. The diagnosis was shocking to me and at first, I tried CBT and talking therapy but my specialist recommended EMDR. That’s when I Found Philip and my healing really began. I had no clue what EMDR entailed but in our first meeting I felt completely comfortable and understood. I learned that trauma isn’t just something soldiers suffer and can also have a devastating effect on your health. I worked with Philip over a period of 3 months and still use the techniques he showed me now in moments of anxiety - which happen much less often I might add. I got my health and my life back and with Philips’s help was able to confidently make some life changing choices. I highly recommend Philip, trust the process and you really will find yourself healthy again

GemmaKent, UK

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