Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing, Psychological Medicine Team
14 AUGUST 2025
Thanks to generous donations the Psychological Medicine Team are able to use a EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing) kit which supports people to process trauma when for multiple reasons the person cannot use eye movements. Instead, bilateral sounds (headphones) and vibrations (pulsators) are used.
Dr Becky Cannon, Principal Clinical Psychologist explained “ EMDR therapy is recommended by NICE guidelines (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for the treatment of people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
“EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the processing of distressing memories, helping individuals to reduce their impact and develop coping mechanisms.
“For some people with visual impairments or dry eyes this is not possible, and they require other methods that involve sound or touch. This process is believed to help the brain reprocess the memory in a more adaptive way.
Becky stated “ The Staff Psychology Team provide EDMR therapy to staff who have been exposed to traumatic instances via their working environments”.
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