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What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy

For Adult, Child & Group

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This relatively new therapy is an innovative clinical treatment which has successfully helped over a million people who have experienced psychological difficulties originating from some kind of traumatic experience, such as sexual abuse, childhood neglect, road traffic accidents and violence. It is an effective, complex method of psychotherapy which integrates many of the successful elements of a range of therapeutic approaches , and combines them with eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation in ways which influence the brain's information processing systems. EMDR is effectively administered online all over the world. 

Many clients (especially children) prefer bilateral stimulation through shoulder tapping, specialist handheld tactile tappers (buzzers) and/or through earphones instead. Online clients are supported to tap themselves whilst younger children attending with a parent/carer, might call upon the adult to tap their arms or shoulders (therapist present). As in the clinic, EMDR can set up and support a tangible and reciprocal healing relationship between all those present. 


EMDR is one of the most effective therapies currently being delivered to returning servicemen, disaster victims, and private clients through esteemed Harley Street trauma clinics (London) and internationally. The Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) allows us to desensitize very recent events (e.g. within 1-3 months) whereas standard trauma treatments might typically be delivered over a year to 18 months after the event. The Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) allows us to help groups (e.g. team or family) desensitize after a shared traumatic experience.

Normally, the individual processes positive and negative experiences naturally. However, when a person is severely traumatized, either by an overwhelming event or by being repeatedly subjected to distress, this natural healing process may become overloaded, leaving the original disturbing experiences unprocessed. These unprocessed memories can be stored in the brain in a "raw" form where they can be continually re-evoked when experiencing events that are similar to the original experience. The approach utilizes the body's natural healing ability and allows the brain to heal psychological problems at the same rate as the rest of the body heals physical ailments. Because this approach allows the mind and body to heal at the same rate, treatment can be rapid. The number of sessions required will vary according to the complexity of the issues being dealt with. In general, the more isolated the traumatic memory being treated, the shorter the treatment tends to be [ref. EMDR Europe]. EMDR still fascinates us! 


Supervision

All our practitioners receive regular supervision from an experienced supervisor as recommended by their professional bodies. EMDR practitioners receive regular EMDR supervision (in addition) with an EMDR Consultant. 

Evidence-Based

This approach is recognised by NICE (National Institute of Health & Clinical Excellence) as, along with CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), the most effective psychotherapeutic treatment of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as defined in DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). NICE provide evidence-based guidance and advice for health, public health (NHS) & social health practitioners in UK. Paul Gregory Associates Ltd are proud to offer you a qualified and experienced EMDR (Europe) Accredited therapist from our team here at Hamblin Hall. Accredited child appropriate treatment also offered. For more info, please click here to visit EMDR Association website (UK).

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Accredited child appropriate Online EMDR treatment available here..               

Online treatment available via Zoom

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Counsellor Bosham Chichester

Effective Short-term counselling or Longer-term treatment: Discount applies if self-funding

For Adults, Children or the Whole family


Our team of Professional Qualified Humanistic, Psychodynamic & Integrative clinicians can be accessed without the waiting lists experienced with many other healthcare providers. Specializing in innovative and effective person-centred EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT and NLP talking therapies in Chichester (for adults and children), our therapists are here to help you. Whether you are experiencing a time of stress, trauma, loss, change, confusion, depression or heightened emotion counselling/psychotherapy can offer crucial and timely support. Here, we offer short- or long-term treatment to adults, children, young people, groups, families and organisations in Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire (and internationally - through telephone & online support) without the need of long waiting lists and a narrow choice of interventions.

Welcome! We would like to help you! Our therapies are assessed collaboratively with you and progress side by side with your hopes and expectations in order to stay as effective as we can. You are the expert on you. Our therapists are suitably qualified and experienced in facilitating therapeutic change.


Paul Gregory Associates Ltd is an independent, professional organisation offering access to experienced male and female counsellors. Therapeutic casework is assessed and managed centrally and all therapists are qualified, experienced, accredited and registered with a recognised professional organisation e.g. BACP (or working towards) and receive qualified mode-appropriate supervision. We aim to deliver the most effective treatments by matching clients with the most suitable therapist. At the initial consultation, your assessor will help you through some key questions in order to understand your particular needs. Then, once agreed, your assessor will involve you in the allocation of your therapist. The assessors will marry their expertise with your knowledge of yourself to help you find an effective therapeutic relationship with a skilled qualified and experienced counsellor or psychotherapist. When you call the number above, your therapy has already begun. Paul Gregory Associates Ltd will continue to manage your case until you feel you are ready to let go. We offer both experienced male and female practitioners to help you find the most effective psychotherapeutic relationship for you. Remember, you are the expert on you. We are only experts on what we do - and that is only effective when delivered ethically and in consistent collaboration with you. Call or email to book an appointment - or just to ask a question. We say there are no such things as silly questions...just silly answers!

Counsellor Bosham Chichester

Telephone and Zoom counselling & EMDR available!

How much does therapy cost?

Counsellor Bosham Chichester

 

It's an important question.

We don't want to be vague, but it varies across the industry, and even across our clientele! The hourly cost of therapy can be anywhere from free (e.g. charitable organizations) to hundreds of pounds (e.g. in some London clinics). Fees usually depend on a clinic's expertise (practitioner Qualification/Accreditation/Registration & experience, clinical reputation/professional standing, adequate insurances (liability & employer's), ongoing supervision/CPD (Continuous Professional Development), and facilities-associated overheads (convenience, comfort, aesthetics etc).

 

Our fees

Here at Paul Gregory Associates Ltd, fees can vary according to several variables e.g. type of intervention (long-term/short-term), number of clients per intervention (individual/couple's/group), length of session (single, session-and-a-half, double), location of an intervention (home, clinic, in vivo, telephone, etc), whether professional/referral agencies are involved (where additional reports, admin or Court appearances are often requested). By way of openness and transparency, "Online Therapy" fees have been discounted to £115/45mins or £150/60mins (accurate as of October 2024). Agencies may be required to pay the full standard fee due to additional considerations including administrative procedures eg report reading/writing, meeting attendance, and additional processing time. Don't be afraid to be upfront about finances! As with most therapists, we will offer a sliding scale of fees according to your means (and our availability) where necessary. We would rather help than not, and if we can we will. Please ask.

 

In our experience, effective therapy is an investment. And research suggests that effective therapy depends on the therapeutic relationship (between client and therapist) above all other clinical considerations. Therefore, the therapy company you choose is the crucial bit. Fees can (and should) be discussed and revisited anytime!

 

 

 

 

Paul Gregory Associates Ltd (Counselling & EMDR Psychotherapy). Directors: P. Grixti & L. Grixti. Company Registration Number : 09746490


Counsellor Bosham Chichester


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