What past issues can EMDR address?
There are many things of course which could have happened in your past which felt traumatic. Below is a list which covers not only how you may be feeling now, but also the sort of things (from the minor 'small-T' to the major 'big-T' traumas) you have have experienced in the past. It's not an exhaustive list. However, it certainly covers the past life experiences of people who typically benefit from EMDR
- Depressed, having a low mood, low self-worth or low self-esteem
- Feeling anxious, on edge, catastrophizing, plagued by self-doubt, self-attack or perfectionism.
- Feeling irritable, or prone to angry outbursts.
- Feeling numb, not sure what you are feeling, feeling ‘out of it,’ struggling to feel present, ‘dissociating.’
- Feeling stuck in life, hopeless or despairing.
- Feeling confused about who you are and your direction in life
- Having experienced or currently experiencing trauma or abuse, (physical, emotional, mental, sexual, domestic, financial etc).
- Having experienced chronic trauma and being diagnosed with CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
- Serious illness, or chronic, ongoing health conditions.
- Various types of workplace stress, overwork, bullying etc.
- Ongoing relationship difficulties. Domestic abuse.
- Feeling sad, having experienced loss or suffering grief.
- Struggling with an addictive lifestyle.
- Having experienced a specific traumatic event or events (accident, medical injury, assault).
If you are not sure if I am the right EMDR Psychotherapist for you, feel free to arrange a free 15 minute phone call where I will be happy to answer any questions you have.
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