Notting Hill
Specialist Private Clinical Psychologist, EMDR & Psychotherapy in Notting Hill
EMDR and evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties and emotional overwhelm for individuals and couples
Expert EMDR Therapy in Notting Hill | Emotion Clinic London
Senior Clinical Psychologist • HCPC Registered • EMDRIA-Trained • 20+ Years' Experience
If distressing memories, trauma or painful life experiences continue to affect your relationships, confidence or emotional wellbeing, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is one of the most effective evidence-based treatments available. At Emotion Clinic, EMDR is always guided by careful psychological formulation, ensuring treatment is tailored to your individual needs rather than simply following a protocol.
I’ve used EMDR for over a decade — in the NHS and in my private practice — to help clients move through experiences that talking therapy alone hasn’t fully resolved.
EMDR is a powerful therapy, but it is not simply a technique. It requires experience, careful judgement and a genuine understanding of the person sitting opposite you. Before we begin processing difficult memories, I take time to understand your experiences, identify the emotional patterns that continue to affect your life and make sure that treatment feels safe, collaborative and tailored to you.
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Single-incident trauma (accidents, medical procedures, assault)
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Complex or childhood trauma (C-PTSD)
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Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias
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Low self-esteem rooted in past experiences
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Relationship patterns that keep repeating
Who EMDR can help
I don’t use EMDR in isolation. Most of my clients benefit from combining it with Emotion-Focused Therapy — processing the trauma itself, while also working with the emotional patterns it left behind. This integrated approach is often what helps you feel truly “rebooted,” rather than just symptom-free.
My Approach
Does EMDR really work?
Yes, EMDR is a well-researched approach since the 1980s.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) highly recommends EMDR as a first-line, evidence-based psychological treatment for PTSD and complex PTSD in adults.
My own clinical experience shows that EMDR can also be highly effective in other presentations. It is a quick and very targeted way to open up/soften rigid beliefs and to desensitise distress related to both - outside and inside experiences. This includes fears of future events and completely internal experiences, like intrusive thoughts or obsessions.
Who EMDR can help?
EMDR may be helpful if you are experiencing:
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Trauma or PTSD
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Complex trauma C-PTSD
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Anxiety or panic
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Phobias
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Distressing or overwhelming life experiences
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Rigid negative beliefs about oneself
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Obsessive thoughts
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Difficult personality patterns and personality disorders
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Relationship problems
Is EMDR safe?
Yes. EMDR is considered safe when delivered by a trained therapist, with the pace adjusted to your needs. You stay completely conscious and in command of what you say and do. You can stop the process any time.
How long does EMDR take?
This varies. Some people notice changes within a few sessions, while more complex or longstanding difficulties may take longer. In my practice, we usually spend 5-10 sessions on EMDR, while going back to other modalities in-between.
What happens next?
Session Length and Fees
Sessions are usually 50 minutes long and are charged at £160
Longer sessions (75 and 100minutes) are available and will be charged at £240 and £320 respectively).
Intensives and EMDR family sessions are available too, please inquire.
Please contact me for an initial consultation where we will decide together whether EMDR is right for you and how to proceed. We would then arrange a first session, either in-person in my discreet private practice, or online.
Read my articles on EMDR:
EMDR for Complex Trauma, Personality Difficulties and Relationship Problems
EMDR for Anxiety - Understanding the Connection Between Mind and Body
EMDR in Couples Therapy: Healing Attachment Wounds and Restoring Emotional Connection