Why do I offer longer EMDR sessions?
Longer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) sessions are often more time-efficient because they allow for deeper processing in a single session, reducing the overall number of sessions needed. Here’s why: 1. More Processing Time Per Session – Standard EMDR sessions (50-60 minutes) often require time to review past sessions, set up the target memory, […]
What is the Screendemic?
The “screendemic” is what the media is terming our current overuse of smartphones, computers, tablets, and TVs—which has escalated since the COVID-19 pandemic. With remote work, online learning, and social media engagement at all-time highs, excessive screen time has been reported to lead to negative consequences for mental health, physical well-being, and social interactions. Reported […]
What is EMDR therapy and how may it help you?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique designed to help people process and heal from traumatic memories and distressing life experiences. Developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR is widely used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties. How EMDR Works: EMDR helps […]
Confidentiality in School Based Counselling
I think most of us would agree that expecting our counsellor to keep what we tell them private is a given. Yet, when it comes to our children and young people receiving the same treatment is somehow different. In my experience, parents sometimes feel uncomfortable with the idea of their child talking openly with a […]