What is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), sometimes referred to as Rapid Eye Movement Therapy, is a well-established eye therapy for trauma, helping people process distressing experiences and move forward with confidence.
If you are interested in EMDR and want to know if it’s right for you, this page explains how it works and how to access professional support.
Who is EMDR for?
- Adults (18+) experiencing anxiety or stress
- People struggling with trauma or upsetting memories
- Those dealing with phobias or panic attacks
- Individuals who feel stuck after a difficult life event
- Anyone looking for a structured, evidence-based approach to recovery.
How does EMDR help?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming. Many people find that rapid eye movement therapy can lead to improvements faster than traditional talk therapy.
How quickly can I access treatment?
We aim to respond to your enquiry within 1 working day.
Our leading clinicians will deliver your assessment or start treatment within 6-8 weeks.
Not sure what therapy you need?
That’s okay. We’ll give you a hand. Fill out our contact form with your needs and we will help you choose the right treatment for you.
Find an EMDR therapist near you
We offer EMDR therapy face-to-face, as well as online therapy for individuals, couples, families or groups, depending on what suits you best.
Assessments are frequently conducted online; however, we can offer face-to-face assessments where clinically required.
Face-to-face rapid eye movement therapy is available in:
- Lancashire
- Manchester
- London
- Gloucester
- Birmingham
- Bedford
- Liverpool
- Other major UK cities
Why choose MCTS for eye movement therapy?
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Trauma-informed
We are compassionate and non-judgemental, conducting EMDR in a sensitive, therapeutic way.
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Personalised care
We will match you with a clinician who meets your specific needs, personality, and preferences, making it more effective.
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Quality-assured service
MCTS have a robust vetting process for all our therapists that is compliant with OFSTED, CQC and DfE requirements.
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People driven, not profit driven
MCTS are registered with Social Enterprise UK, meaning we are committed to reinvesting at least 51% of our profits into providing better care for the people we work with.
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Tailored advice
Support is available even if you’re unsure which therapy or programme is right for you.
Explore other therapies
Not sure if EMDR is the right fit? We offer a range of therapies:
Creative therapy
Creative therapy, such as art therapy, drama therapy, and movement therapy, use creative expression to process emotions in a safe, supportive setting.
Trauma therapy
Therapy to help you to establish safety and coping skills, remember and process trauma memories, and connect with life after trauma.
Schema Therapy
A form of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding and changing negative thought patterns and creating healthier life perspectives.
