Assessment and preparation
Your practitioner explores your needs, current circumstances and support. You agree a plan and prepare before any direct work with distressing memories.
Online EMDR therapy
Difficult memories can continue to feel close, even long after an experience has ended. EMDR is a structured psychological therapy used to help people process distressing traumatic memories.
Explore practitioners in our EMDR category and ask about their training, experience and approach. An assessment is the starting point for deciding whether EMDR and online sessions are suitable for you.
Online support across the UK · from £40 · Confirm suitability and availability before booking.
What EMDR work may involve
Working with memories
When appropriate, structured memory work may involve guided eye movements or other alternating stimulation. Your practitioner explains the process and how you can pause.
Reviewing together
You discuss what you notice, how you are managing between sessions and whether the plan needs adjusting. Progress and session needs vary from person to person.
Understanding EMDR
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing. It is one of the treatments used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with the aim of making traumatic memories less distressing.
You can ask about other treatment options too. The approach should follow an assessment of your needs, preferences and circumstances.
Considering online sessions
Discuss whether you have a private space, a reliable connection and appropriate support arrangements. Your practitioner should agree what happens if you feel overwhelmed or the connection drops.
Online EMDR will not suit everyone. If you need a different level or type of support, your practitioner or GP can discuss alternatives and referrals.
Explore EMDR practitioner profiles
These listings come from our central EMDR category. Read each profile and confirm EMDR training, relevant professional registration, supervision and experience with your needs before booking.
2 therapists listed. Confirm suitability, session length and availability with your chosen provider.
Sarah Jane de Neumann
CBT-Informed Life Coach
Coaching support for emotional wellbeing, confidence and practical next steps.
From £40
individual session
Kathryn Fines
Humanistic, Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Space to explore anxiety, low mood and difficult experiences with support.
From £40
individual session
A simple way to get started
- Explore a profile. Read about the practitioner’s approach, experience, fees and session options.
- Ask questions. Contact us if you would like help choosing. A free consultation is with an advisor who can discuss suitable therapists; it does not commit you to paid sessions.
- Agree your next step. Confirm suitability, session arrangements and applicable terms with your chosen provider before booking.
Questions about EMDR therapy
Will I need to describe everything in the first session?
The starting point is assessment, understanding your needs and discussing a plan. You can ask what information is needed and tell the practitioner if sharing feels difficult. Direct memory processing should follow appropriate preparation.
Is EMDR simply eye movements or tapping?
No. These may be used within a structured therapy process that includes assessment, preparation, memory work and review. EMDR requires relevant professional training and is more than an isolated exercise.
Are all listed practitioners EMDR Europe accredited?
Category membership alone does not establish accreditation. Ask about completed EMDR training, supervision and professional registration. If accreditation is claimed, check the EMDR Association UK directory below; a practitioner may have completed recognised training without yet being accredited.
Can EMDR be offered online?
Some practitioners offer EMDR remotely following assessment. Discuss suitability, privacy, technology and a plan for managing distress or connection problems. Confirm that your chosen practitioner offers online EMDR specifically.
How much do sessions cost?
Currently listed individual fees are £40. These profile fees may cover different services or session lengths. Confirm the EMDR session price and duration directly before booking; making an enquiry is free.
How many sessions will I need?
Your practitioner can discuss an initial plan after assessment, including preparation and reviews. Needs vary, and neither a particular outcome nor a fixed number of sessions can be guaranteed.
Related support
Further information and checks
Read the NHS information about PTSD and its treatment options and talking therapies.
The EMDR Association UK therapist directory lists accredited practitioners and explains how to check training.
This enquiry form is not an urgent support service. If you need urgent mental health help, please use the NHS guidance on getting urgent help.
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Tell us how you would like to be contacted. We can start by text or WhatsApp, or talk by phone about EMDR, suitability and your next step.
You don’t need to explain everything here, or have a diagnosis. The short questions help us respond in a way that suits you.
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Therapists’ services and qualifications vary. Check the individual profile before booking. This directory does not provide emergency support.