EMDR Therapy

(Eye Movement De-sensitisation & Reprocessing)

EMDR is an evidence-based psychological therapy which, amongst a wide range of techniques, uses “bi-lateral stimulation” (side-to-side eye movements, tones or taps) to help facilitate the natural capacity of the brain-mind-body connection to heal from traumatic experiences.  

EMDR was first developed to treat PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) – and is now one of the treatments recommended by NICE (the National Institute of Health & Care Excellence) for PTSD in adults and children over 7 years-old.  

EMDR is also showing promise in treating other difficulties including social anxiety, phobias, addictions and physical health problems including pain conditions. 

Although EMDR stands for Eye Movement De-sensitisation & Reprocessing, it has been through many developments since it was first introduced and bi-lateral stimulation no longer always takes the form of eye movements. This means it can be adapted for different needs including for people who find eye movements difficult (e.g. due to sight difficulties or dyslexia).  

One of Anderida’s practitioners, Dr Hazel Rayner, is a clinical psychologist who offers EMDR, and you can find out more about this therapy on her website here: www.kernelpsychology.co.uk/emdr

OUR PRACTITIONERS

Dr Hazel Rayner AFBPsS, CPsychol, PsychD, BA(Hons)

Hazel is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with 24 years’ NHS experience of working with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Hazel draws from a range of psychological therapies including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused approaches and Eco-Psychological practices, which harness the scientifically evidenced healing effects of our connection with nature to restore and enhance our wellbeing. Hazel can also provide parental consultation and family work.

Recognising that periods of personal or family transition, upheaval, stress and recovery can often transform into phases of rich personal growth and breakthrough, Hazel’s approach aims to help people connect with the essence of who they (or their child) are, as well as providing effective help to overcome difficulties. Her in-depth approach to assessment gets to the heart of the matter to reach a shared understanding (called a “formulation”) of what has led to any patterns of difficulty, which then informs personally-tailored and evidence- based psychological intervention and therapy.

Hazel can help with a wide range of psychological difficulties in adults, children and adolescents. She has areas of specialist interest in:

  • Psychological trauma (including “complex” and childhood trauma);

  • Coping with adverse life events and experiences;

  • Perimenopause and menopause;

  • Stress, burnout and moral injury;

  • Depression, low mood, low self-esteem and confidence;

  • Anxiety including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety and phobias.

As well as being registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Hazel is an Associate Fellow and full member of the British Psychological Society and Division of Clinical Psychology.

Contact and booking details:

Sessions cost £120 for an hour’s session.

Hazel offers an initial free 20-minute telephone consultation to people considering working with her, which can be booked by contacting her via email: hazel@kernelpsychology.co.uk or via Hazel’s website: www.kernelpsychology.co.uk