What happens in the first meeting?

The therapy takes place in a safe and confidential space in central Newcastle. In the first meeting I shall spend time getting to know about you, the problems you are experiencing, and your history. The assessment is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. If, following this assessment, I think EMDR will be best for your needs and you would like to begin therapy, together we will make arrangements for your on-going treatment.

How many sessions will I need?

Compared with other therapies EMDR gives significant results after only a few sessions, often between 6 and 12. Exactly how many sessions depends upon various factors, such as the complexity of your problem and your history. For issues such as childhood abuse, or multiple life traumas, therapy will of course take longer. We shall discuss this together in the first meeting so that you are clear about the parameters of your treatment.

How long is a session and how often will they be?

Each EMDR session lasts 50 minutes. It is more effective if your sessions are closer together, rather than spread out. For this reason sessions are normally attended at least weekly.

Fees

Each session is charged at £85

Data Protection
Any records and statistics maintained about clients are kept secure and subject to the General Data Protection Regulations 25th May 2018. Such records are used for the purposes of delivering quality psychotherapy services and for managing and supervising these services. Your records are held for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. However, with the new regulations you are entitled to have your data destroyed at any time. In the unlikely event of a data breach, you will be informed as soon as possible.