Whatever you’ve been through, we offer a safe space to talk about your worries and challenges with experienced, trauma-informed therapists who are trained to listen.
We know how important it is that you work with someone you can trust and feel safe with, to start your therapy journey.
At Your Wellbeing, we offer Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), which is recommended by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE) for the treatment of PTSD as well as the Rewind Technique, which is used to alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, including flashbacks and traumatic memory triggers.
With trauma therapy, our counsellor will work with you to build relational safety through a compassionate therapeutic relationship. This will include using trauma-informed theory to help regulate your distressed nervous system.
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
What is EMDR?
The mind can often heal itself naturally, in the same way as the body does. Much of this natural coping mechanism occurs during sleep, particularly during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Francine Shapiro developed Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 1987, utilising this natural process in order to successfully treat Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Since then, EMDR has been used to effectively treat a wide range of mental health problems.
What is an EMDR session like?
After a thorough assessment, you will be asked specific questions about a particular disturbing memory. Eye movements, similar to those during REM sleep, will be recreated simply by asking you to watch the therapist’s finger moving backwards and forwards across your visual field. Sometimes, a bar of moving lights or headphones is used instead. The eye movements will last for a short while and then stop. You will then be asked to report back on the experiences you have had during each of these sets of eye movements.
What can EMDR be used for?
In addition to its use for the treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, EMDR has been successfully used to treat:
The Rewind Technique, or Rewind Therapy, is also known as a visual-kinaesthetic dissociation technique. This means that you can review and revisit past events in a controlled and detached way. And you’ll expose yourself to memories without connecting to the emotional and mental impact they create.
It is a relatively quick therapy approach, often requiring no more than 3 treatment sessions.
Our lead counsellor, Jane, is a trauma-informed integrative therapist, clinical supervisor, mental health trainer and wellbeing advisor. She promotes a relational approach to counselling, building a non-judgemental and compassionate relationship with those she works with.
Jane is trained and certified by the International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy (IARTT) and is included on their approved practitioners’ register.
EMDR for individuals- £80 for 60 minute session, £110 for 90 minute session
Rewind trauma technique package for individuals – £200
The cost includes 1 session using the rewind technique and 2 x 50 minute follow up sessions.
Where will the therapy sessions take place?
We can see you in person at our counselling room in Surbiton, or we offer remote appointments, online or over the phone – whatever works best for you and your partner.
How to get started
The first step is a free 20-minute introductory phone call where we’ll discuss your unique needs and what you want to get out of therapy.
Next, we’ll get to know you, tailoring sessions to suit you and the challenges you want to explore.
Contact Jane to arrange your free initial discussion and to start your therapy journey
Your mental wellbeing is everything – trust us to take good care of yours.
