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Somatic Trauma Release: How the Body Holds What the Mind Can’t
One of the most fascinating – and humbling – parts of my work as a trauma therapist is witnessing how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget. We often think of trauma as a “mental health issue” — something that lives in the mind. But what I see,...
The Therapy That Changed Everything: Why I Believe So Deeply in EMDR
If you’ve ever felt weighed down by old memories, anxiety, or the daily stresses of life, you’ll know how exhausting it can be. That mix of overwhelm and hope. I see it every day in the stories shared by students in my online EMDR-based courses—and it’s a reminder of why...
Celebrating the Quiet Strength of Introverts in an Extroverted World By an INFJ EMDR Therapist
In a world that often rewards the loudest voices, the fastest responses, and the most visible presence, it can be easy for introverts to feel like they're falling behind or somehow not measuring up. As an INFJ and an EMDR therapist, I’ve not only experienced this first-hand but also witnessed...
Living with FND/NEADs: A Complex and Misunderstood Condition by an EMDR Therapist who’s personally experienced FND
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), also known in some cases as Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEADs), is one of the most confusing and often misunderstood conditions in both the medical community and wider society. For those living with it, the experience can be deeply distressing, frustrating, and at times, utterly bewildering. Despite...
Reclaiming Resilience: The Critical Intersection of Occupational Health and Mental Wellbeing
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world of work, mental health is no longer a side conversation—it’s central to occupational wellbeing. As an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist working in the field of occupational health, I’ve witnessed first-hand the toll that chronic stress, workplace trauma and burnout can take on...
From Patient to Practitioner: Healing Functional Neurological Disorder Through EMDR
As an EMDR therapist, I regularly work with clients who experience symptoms that are complex, distressing, and often misunderstood. One of the most challenging presentations I treat is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), particularly non-epileptic attacks. What makes this work especially meaningful for me is that I’ve lived it myself. Several...
The Benefits of Work: An Occupational Health Perspective
In the field of occupational health, much of our focus is rightly placed on identifying and mitigating workplace risks—reducing stress, preventing burnout, and supporting those dealing with trauma. However, it’s equally important to recognise and champion the positive impact that meaningful employment can have on a person’s mental and emotional...
Healing After Domestic Abuse: Using EMDR to Reclaim Safety and Self-Worth
As a trauma therapist, one of the most sacred parts of my work is supporting individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. These are people who have lived through betrayal, fear, and powerlessness—often not for the first time. In many cases, the trauma of domestic abuse doesn’t exist in isolation. It...
Helping Train Drivers Heal After Trauma: Using EMDR to Treat PTSD Following Suicides on the Tracks
It’s a quiet reality not many people talk about: when someone jumps in front of a train, the trauma doesn’t end there. The person driving that train – often with no warning, no chance to stop, and no time to prepare – is left carrying the weight of someone else’s...
Rewiring the Rescuers: Using EMDR to Support Emergency Service Workers Coping with Vicarious Trauma
Emergency service personnel—paramedics, firefighters, police officers, control room staff—are routinely exposed to the most harrowing moments of people’s lives. While their training prepares them to act quickly and efficiently, the emotional impact of repeated exposure to trauma often builds silently over time. This can lead to vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue,...