I am an EMDR therapist specialised in helping adopted young people and bereaved families based in SW London, UK. Having experienced loss myself, I understand the wish to hold on to the memories we shared with people who were once close to us. These memories, as difficult as they may be, form a big part of our identities. EMDR doesn’t ‘erase’ or ‘reduce’ our memories, but it takes the ‘harsh edge’ (as some clients put it) off these memories so you can live your life to the fullest while honouring your relationships and lessons from the past.
As a registered arts therapist, I integrate EMDR with creative resources. In sessions, you will be invited to revisit the difficult memories while engaging in bi-lateral movements, like eye movements, tapping, drumming, drawing, or even listening to music. This is to protect you from feeling overwhelmed while processing the traumatic memory so it can ‘talk’ to other memories and bring new meanings to your life. I also finish each session with creative exercises, like drawing or musical improvisation, to ensure that you leave the session feeling nurtured and grounded.
