When the past still feels present
EMDR Therapy Across The North East
An evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories, so trauma loses its grip without retelling every detail.
- 44 Practitioners
- 6 North East clinics
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When it helps
For memories that still feel like the present.
Trauma is not processed in the part of the brain that handles talking, which is why describing what happened does not always resolve the distress. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, takes a different route. It uses gentle left-right stimulation, often eye movements, to help the brain digest stuck memories so they can be filed away as the past.
It is recognised by the World Health Organization, NICE and the NHS as an effective treatment for PTSD, and it can also help with anxiety, phobias, grief, and performance anxiety. You do not have to describe the trauma in detail for it to work.
Sessions follow a structured eight-phase protocol that begins with assessment, grounding, and safety building, long before any reprocessing starts, so the work stays within what feels manageable.
What EMDR can help with
More than a single traumatic event.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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A single distressing event such as an accident or assault
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Complex trauma built up over time
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Flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive memories
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Anxiety, panic, and phobias
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Grief, loss, and performance anxiety
How Select routes the work
The right EMDR therapist, matched with care
Our Pathway Team takes the time to understand what you're going through before matching you with a practitioner who has the right EMDR expertise, experience, and availability. The right therapeutic match helps you feel supported and makes the healing process more effective.
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A confidential first discussion
The Pathway Team listens to what is happening and matches you to the right practitioner. Your therapist then agrees a personalised plan with you.
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Matched to an EMDR practitioner
Select routes you to an associate therapist or psychologist trained in EMDR, with relevant trauma experience and availability at your preferred clinic or online.
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Structured, paced sessions
You begin with preparation and grounding, then move into reprocessing at a pace that stays within your window of tolerance, usually weekly.
Practitioner fit
Trauma therapy matched to you, not a generic slot.
Trauma work can involve EMDR, CBT, or a blend, and the right therapist for you depends on what you are carrying and how your nervous system responds. The first conversation is about finding the safest, most effective place to begin.
What the first conversation explores
- Whether the trauma is a single event or built up over time
- Whether this is something you have sought support for before
- Location, online preference, and session timing
- Any risk or safeguarding concerns
- Which practitioner style is most likely to help
A simple first move
Not sure where to start? Talk it through with the Pathway Team.
Who you might work with
Practitioners who offer this
Browse the full team, or let the Pathway Team match you.
Where we offer this
EMDR therapy across the North East
Tynemouth
1 Tynemouth Road, NE30 4AY
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Newcastle
The Grainger Suite, Dobson House, Regent Centre, NE3 3PF
Visit clinicAlso available all locations.
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Conditions this helps with
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Fees and insurance
Clear fees, and most major insurers accepted
No GP referral is needed. If you are using private medical insurance, tell the Pathway Team when you get in touch and they will help with authorisation.
Session fees
- Relationship therapy£95
- Specialist psychological therapy£110
- Clinical & counselling psychology£140
- Psychological assessmentsfrom £350
Insurers accepted
Bupa · Aviva · AXA · Allianz · Simply Health · Vita Health Group
Questions before you start
What people usually ask
1 Do I have to describe the trauma in detail?
No. One of the things that sets EMDR apart is that you do not need to talk through every detail of what happened. The therapy works with how the memory is stored, so reprocessing can happen without lengthy retelling.
2 How long does EMDR take to work?
For a single traumatic event, many people see significant improvement within 6 to 12 sessions. Complex trauma built up over time usually takes longer. Your practitioner will discuss a realistic plan with you after the assessment phase.
3 Is EMDR evidence-based?
Yes. EMDR is recommended by the World Health Organization, NICE and the NHS as a first-line treatment for PTSD, and a growing evidence base supports its use for anxiety, phobias and grief.
4 Can EMDR be done online?
Yes, many of our practitioners offer EMDR online as well as in person at our clinics. The Pathway Team will help you decide which suits you best.
From the blog
Read more before you decide
Small Steps, Big Changes: How EMDR Therapy Helps Reclaim Your Life from Trauma
Trauma is not processed in the part of the brain that handles talking, which is why EMDR takes a different route to recovery: it helps the brain reprocess stuck memories so they lose their emotional charge.
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How EMDR Works in the Brain: The Science of Healing Trauma
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain file distressing experiences as historical events rather than current threats. Here is what the neuroscience tells us.
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How Long Does EMDR Take to Work? Effects & Recovery
EMDR therapy typically takes 6 to 12 sessions for a single traumatic event (such as a car accident) and 12 or more sessions for complex or repeated trauma. Each session lasts 60 to 90 minutes, usually once a week. Many people notice significant improvement within the first 3 to 4 sessions. Post-session effects like tiredness or vivid dreams are normal and usually settle within 1 to 3 days. EMDR is recommended by NICE as a first-line treatment for PTSD and is as effective as trauma-focused CBT.
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Understanding EMDR Therapy: A Practical Guide to How It Helps
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and resolve traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. Unlike CBT, it works bottom-up — targeting trauma held in the nervous system. It is effective for PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and grief in adults and young people. Select Psychology offers accredited EMDR therapy across the North East and online.
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