Welcome! I'm Eva. I'm a psychologist and psychotherapist specialising in all things feelings. Not a huge surprise for a psychologist, you should think. But actually, a lot of thought in psychotherapy goes into thoughts. Not all, but a lot. I work emotion-focused, meaning I am primarily interested in finding out what my clients feel: When they talk about the problems that bring them into my office, about the past that formed them, about the future they are concerned about, abo

EMDR for Complex Trauma and Personality Disorders Many people seeking EMDR therapy for complex PTSD, relationship problems or personality difficulties are not struggling with isolated traumatic events. More often, they are living with the cumulative impact of painful relationships, emotional neglect, chronic shame, criticism, inconsistency or environments where they never truly felt safe, understood or emotionally held. At Emotion Clinic Notting Hill, we often work with peopl

Many people come to therapy believing the problem is “just” anxiety, anger, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or relationship conflict. But very often, underneath these experiences sits something deeply relational: a nervous system shaped in connection with others, and a longing to feel safe, understood, valued and emotionally connected. At Emotion Clinic Notting Hill, we often work with people experiencing relationship difficulties, communication problems, emotional disconnecti

Anxiety is often discussed as a thinking problem. We hear about racing thoughts, worries, and overthinking. While these aspects are certainly part of anxiety, in the therapy room, it usually manifests in a different way—through the body. A tight chest. A restless feeling. A sense that something isn’t quite right. These physical sensations often precede our understanding of anxiety in words. This is where EMDR can be incredibly helpful. It doesn’t just teach you to think diffe

Many people living with complex PTSD (C-PTSD) have endured severe and prolonged trauma in childhood. This often includes abuse, neglect, or repeated violations of safety by those who were meant to protect them. These experiences leave deep psychological wounds. They can manifest as overwhelming emotions, intense shame, difficulties in relationships, and sometimes self-destructive coping strategies. Understanding the Impact of Trauma For many individuals, the suffering does no

EMDR for early and recent trauma, PTSD, relationship problems, blockages, anxiety, OCD, panic and anxiety EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy originally used for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), where it has proved highly effective—often within just a handful of sessions. ​ Increasingly, research and clinical practice show EMDR can also be helpful for: Complex trauma (CPTSD) and trauma-related relationship patterns Anxiety (

feeling stuck in anger Most of us have one or two emotions that seem to be the default reaction to many situations, the same feeling gets triggered again and again, leaving us feeling stuck in this emotion. Anger or irritation can be such an emotional reaction that happens a lot but actually doesn't feel very authentic, in a deep, solid way. YES, MAN, I AM MAD AT SOMEONE - the person in the call centre, the other driver, my partner - but expressing my anger doesn't really hel

When talking about feelings, trust is an essential one for therapy - and for life outside the therapy room. It's a tricky emotion, that...