EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy in Buckinghamshire and Kent
EMDR is one of the main approaches I use within trauma therapy.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a structured form of psychotherapy commonly associated with trauma work. The process is paced around you, and you do not have to begin processing straight away.
Professional Accreditations & Practice Standards
BACP Registered
CNHC Registered
2,000+
Fully Insured
What Is EMDR?
A structured approach used within trauma therapy
During parts of the process, you may briefly focus on aspects of a distressing experience while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. The aim is to support the way difficult experiences are processed so that they continue to affect the present less strongly.
You are not expected to describe every detail of a difficult experience, and the work is paced around you.
How EMDR Works in Practice
Preparation is part of the work
Starting EMDR does not mean beginning memory processing straight away. The process is structured and unfolds in stages.
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Step 1: Understanding and preparing
Before working directly with a difficult memory, we explore what you want to work on, how the issue affects you now, what happens when you become distressed, what helps you feel grounded, whether the timing feels right and any questions you have.
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Step 2: Processing
During parts of EMDR, you may be asked to bring an aspect of a difficult experience to mind while engaging in bilateral stimulation, which may include guided eye movements. You are not expected to give a detailed spoken account of every part of the experience.
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Step 3: Staying in control
The work is monitored as it develops, and you can ask to pause at any time. You remain involved in decisions about what we work with, when we begin processing and when we need to slow down.
Is EMDR Only for PTSD?
Whether EMDR is right depends on you, not on a label
EMDR is strongly associated with trauma and PTSD work, although therapists may sometimes incorporate it when working with other difficulties. Whether EMDR is appropriate depends on your individual circumstances rather than simply the name of a condition.
We first consider what you are experiencing and whether EMDR is a suitable approach. It is not automatically suitable for every person or every form of anxiety, and assessment and preparation may come first.
Do I Have to Relive Everything?
No
EMDR does not require you to immediately describe every detail of a difficult experience. Preparation is an important part of the process, and you can ask to slow down or stop whenever you need to.
EMDR Alongside Other Approaches
EMDR is not the only approach I use
My work is integrative. Depending on what you need, EMDR may sit alongside other methods, and we do not need to force one approach simply because it was discussed at the beginning.
Somatic Body Psychotherapy
Noticing physical sensations and responses alongside thoughts and emotions. Somatic work may support awareness and emotional regulation while EMDR is used as part of structured trauma processing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Exploring relationships between thoughts, emotions and behaviour. CBT and EMDR approach difficulties in different ways, and I may draw from both at different points.
DBT-informed skills
Practical skills for grounding, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which can support preparation for trauma processing.
Hypnotherapy
A gentle approach that may form part of work around fear, anxiety or phobias.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Space to explore experiences, relationships, patterns and emotions more broadly.
EMDR in Context
Where EMDR may form part of the work
You do not need to decide whether EMDR is right for you before getting in touch.
PTSD & Complex Trauma
EMDR is one of the approaches I use within trauma work. It is not automatically started in the first session.
Childhood Trauma & Attachment
EMDR is one approach I may use within trauma therapy when earlier experiences remain emotionally powerful.
Anxiety, Panic & Phobias
Where anxiety or fear appears connected with relevant experiences or memories, EMDR may form part of the therapy.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
There is no fixed number
People come to EMDR with different experiences, circumstances and goals. The length of therapy depends on what you want help with, the preparation you need and how the work develops. I do not promise a fixed number of sessions, a particular result or a guaranteed timeframe. We review the work together as it progresses.
EMDR Fees
Understand the cost before you decide
Trauma / EMDR Psychotherapy
£100 per session
Low-Income Therapy Place
£75 per session
Please ask when you enquire if you would like to know whether this may apply.
Not ready to speak with a therapist yet?
You may prefer to begin with something small. I have created a short Grounding Guide with practical ideas you can explore at your own pace. You do not need to book therapy to receive it. It is not therapy, a diagnosis or emergency support.
Where I Work
EMDR in Buckinghamshire, Kent and online
I work with clients across Buckinghamshire and Kent, and online.
Buckinghamshire
Sessions around High Wycombe, Marlow, Bourne End, Stokenchurch, Lane End and Cressex.
Online
Confidential video sessions from the comfort of your own home.
Genovieve Feasey • BACP, EMDR, CNHC
About Genovieve
EMDR with Genovieve Feasey
I am Genovieve Feasey. My work focuses particularly on trauma and EMDR therapy for adults. I have completed more than 2,000 clinical client hours and work integratively, drawing from different therapeutic approaches according to the person and the work we are doing.
I am fully insured.
Common Questions
EMDR FAQs
Ready to Talk?
You do not need to decide whether EMDR is right for you before getting in touch.
We can begin by understanding what is happening now, what you would like help with and whether EMDR, another approach or a combination may be appropriate.