What does EMDR treat?

MDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact they hold.

It supports the brain’s natural healing process — helping you move forward with clarity, calm, and resilience.

EMDR can treat the following:

Primary focus

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The condition EMDR was initially developed and is most recognised for treating.

• Complex Trauma: Trauma resulting from ongoing or repeated abuse, neglect, or adverse experiences (e.g., childhood trauma).

Anxiety related disorders

• Anxiety Disorders (Generalised Anxiety Disorder)

• Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder

• Phobias (Specific fears like fear of flying, heights, etc.)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Performance Anxiety (e.g., public speaking, test-taking)

Mood and emotion regulation

• Depression (Especially when linked to past trauma or adverse events)

• Bipolar Disorders

• Grief and Loss (Including complicated or prolonged grief)

Other related conditions

• Substance Use and Addiction (often used to process the trauma underlying the addictive behavior)

• Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating Disorder)

• Dissociative Disorders

• Chronic Pain (when psychological factors or past trauma contribute to the pain)

• Sleep Disturbance related to trauma or stress

• Personality Disorders (such as Borderline Personality Disorder)

Curious to learn more or see if EMDR might be right for you? Book your appointment today.