What is EMDR and how can it help with neurological conditions?

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychological therapy that helps people deal with traumatic memories and the challenges of living with neurological condition. EMDR combines different therapy techniques and is effective for treating various psychological and neurological conditions.

During EMDR, you focus on a traumatic memory while doing specific eye movements, taps, or listening to certain sounds. This process helps the brain reprocess the memory, making it less emotionally intense and easier to manage.

People with neurological conditions, like brain injuries, functional neurological conditions, multiple sclerosis, strokes, brain tumours or epilepsy, can benefit from EMDR. These conditions often come with emotional challenges, such as anxiety and depression. EMDR can help by addressing the emotional stress of living with a neurological condition, leading to better emotional health and overall well-being.

Research shows that EMDR can reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression, which often occur alongside neurological conditions. By dealing with traumatic and difficult memories, you may see a decrease in both your psychological and neurological symptoms. This is especially helpful for symptoms that are worsened by stress, such as sleep problems, cognitive problems and flare ups.

EMDR can be carried out both in person and remotely meaning that you can access this approach no matter where you live. It has a holistic approach that treats both the mind and the body. Patients often feel less troubled by their neurological condition, better able to live with it, and of having a more positive outlook on life.

In summary, EMDR is a valuable therapy for people with neurological conditions. It can help with the emotional aspects of these conditions, lead to improvements in mental and physical health, and can offer a path to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Both, Dr Gillanders and Dr Poveda can provide EMDR. If you are interested in EMDR, please contact us for a free consultation.