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Is EMDR an Effective Treatment for PTSD?

Green Ginger Digital — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:57:55 +0000

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) has come a long way since psychologist Dr Francine Shapiro first introduced it in 1989. Today, it sits alongside trauma‑focused cognitive‑behavioural therapy (TF‑CBT) in every major guideline for post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including the most recent update from NICE in April 2025. Yet many people still wonder exactly how EMDR for PTSD […]

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Is EMDR an Effective Treatment for OCD?

Dr Elena Touroni — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:46:45 +0000

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) took the trauma-therapy world by surprise when Dr Francine Shapiro introduced it in the late 1980s. Three decades on, the World Health Organization and NICE both endorse it for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is now used today as an approach to a variety of conditions, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder […]

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Why is EMDR Therapy So Controversial?

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:25:14 +0000

EMDR therapy – short for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing – has become a well-known name in the world of trauma treatment. If you’ve read about it online or heard someone talk about their experience with EMDR, you might have noticed something curious: while some people swear by it, others seem deeply sceptical. So why […]

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Is EMDR an Effective Treatment for Anxiety?

Dr Elena Touroni — Wed, 07 May 2025 12:10:21 +0000

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is best known as a treatment for trauma and PTSD, but it is increasingly being recognised for its potential in treating a wider range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety. With anxiety disorders affecting millions of people in the UK and worldwide, the search for effective and evidence-based […]

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How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

Dr Elena Touroni — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:08:31 +0000

Curious about EMDR therapy and how it might support healing from difficult past experiences? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, better known as EMDR, is an evidence-based, highly effective therapeutic approach designed to help people work through painful or traumatic memories. If you’ve heard the term in passing or stumbled upon it while exploring options for […]

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What is EMDR Therapy?

Dr Elena Touroni — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:53:04 +0000

EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is a powerful and evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps people process and recover from distressing experiences, particularly those that are trauma-related. Whether you’ve come across EMDR therapy in conversation or during your own research into mental health treatments, you might be wondering, what exactly is it, […]

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Is Autism a Form of ADHD?

Dr Elena Touroni — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:01:56 +0000

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that often intersect in intriguing ways. Understanding their unique characteristics, overlaps and differences is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective support. Here, we will define and explore the differences between both conditions, and answer whether autism is a form of […]

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When Should My Child See a Psychiatrist?

Dr Elena Touroni — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:34:04 +0000

As a parent, it can be deeply worrying to notice changes in your child’s mood, behaviour, or overall well-being. Every child experiences occasional sadness, anxiety or behavioural difficulties, but when these struggles persist or significantly impact their daily life, it may be a sign of an underlying mental health condition that requires professional intervention. A […]

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