Eye Movement EMDR - Informed Support Dublin

At Accomplish Change in South Dublin, we offer EMDR-informed support as part of an integrative, complementary therapeutic approach.

This work is designed to support individuals in processing distressing experiences, reducing emotional intensity, and developing more balanced responses over time.

Sessions are delivered in a calm, structured, and professionally guided environment.

Structured Support for Processing Distressing Experiences

What Is EMDR-Informed Support?

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapeutic approach originally developed to support the processing of distressing or overwhelming experiences.

Within our setting, EMDR-informed techniques may be used in a measured and appropriate way to support:

• Reduction in emotional reactivity
• Improved processing of difficult experiences
• Greater sense of internal stability
• Increased psychological flexibility

This work is always adapted to the individual and delivered within the scope of complementary therapy.

When This Approach May Be Helpful

Clients may explore EMDR-informed support when experiencing:

• Lingering emotional impact from past events
• Heightened anxiety linked to specific experiences
• Intrusive thoughts or memories
• Emotional overwhelm or reactivity
• Difficulty moving on from past situations

This approach may also be useful where certain patterns feel persistent or difficult to shift.

A Careful, Structured Process

Work involving past experiences is approached with care.

Sessions are:

• Gradual and paced appropriately
• Focused on maintaining emotional stability
• Adapted to your level of readiness
• Guided collaboratively at all times

You are not required to revisit or disclose anything before you feel ready.

How Sessions Work

Sessions typically include:

• Initial discussion and assessment of suitability
• Establishing emotional regulation and grounding skills
• Gentle, structured processing where appropriate
• Ongoing review and pacing

The focus is on supporting change without overwhelm.

Important Considerations

EMDR-informed work is not suitable for every individual or every situation.

Where appropriate, we may recommend:

• A different therapeutic approach
• Additional support
• Referral to another professional

Your wellbeing and stability are always prioritised.

What to Expect

Clients often describe:

• A gradual reduction in emotional intensity
• Increased distance from distressing memories
• Greater sense of calm and control
• Improved ability to think clearly about past events

Experiences vary from person to person.

The EMDR -informed support does two very important things:

1. It "unlocks" the unwanted memories and emotions stored in the nervous system from a trauma
2. It helps the brain to successfully process the experience in order to help you think differently about yourself in relation to the trauma.

Session Structure

• Sessions typically last 60–90 minutes
• The number of sessions varies depending on individual needs
• EMDR-informed work may be short-term or part of a broader process

We will talk with you and take a history to understand your difficulties and how they currently affect your life. Once you are happy to progress, we come up with:-

• Your description of your problem will include an image or picture that represents the past event
• Your negative belief about yourself in relation to the event
• Emotions and physical sensations associated with the event
• A positive belief in how you would prefer to think about yourself
• You will also be asked to rate, on a scale of 1-10, your level of upset and the credibility of the positive beliefs, as a way of monitoring your progress during the session.

After all the above is established:-
1. You and I begin the processing phase of the procedure using eye movements. During this time, I will be sitting beside you and facing you. You will bring to mind the picture of the experience that is bothering you, along with the negative self-statement, the emotions, and the physical sensations. You will be asked to hold this in mind as best you can while following my fingers with your eyes, which will be moving back and forth.

2. After a series of roughly 30—50 eye movements, I will ask you to stop, rest, and let go of the image (or thought) for a second, take a deep breath, and then notice and describe briefly what thoughts, feelings, or images arise for you.

3. Usually, I will ask you to go on with those thoughts, feelings, or images, and we continue to do another set of eye movements. You will go through the process of moving your eyes, pausing, and reflecting several times during the session.

4. Typically, the images, emotions, and sensations you experience from an event change as you go through this process. You will begin to find that your thoughts, feelings, images, and physical sensations become less distressing.

5. I will then ask you to bring up the positive self-statement, and we will use EMDR to help you begin to associate this new way of thinking about yourself with the original troubling image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to talk in detail about past experiences?

No. Sessions are paced carefully, and you are never required to share more than you feel comfortable with.

Will this bring up strong emotions?

The process is designed to minimise overwhelm. Regulation and stability are prioritised throughout.

How many sessions will I need?

This varies. Some individuals benefit from a small number of sessions, while others prefer a more gradual, structured approach.

Is EMDR safe?

When used appropriately and within scope, EMDR-informed techniques can be a structured and supportive approach. Suitability is always assessed.

Scope of Practice

EMDR-informed support at Accomplish Change is provided within a complementary therapy framework.

It:

• Does not constitute clinical EMDR psychotherapy
• Does not provide diagnosis or medical treatment
• Does not replace psychiatric or psychological care
• Is not an emergency mental health service

Clients under medical care should continue working with their GP or relevant professional.

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A Calm, Professional Setting

We provide a discreet and supportive environment where sensitive work is approached with care, structure, and respect for individual pace.

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