Client Feedback
In the interest of confidentiality real names have not been used.
Rachel, aged 38, a woman of Jewish heritage, was seen for 16 sessions to address childhood trauma, concluding in June 2021. She commented,
"Through EMDR, Rita has facilitated access to internal places that have been buried for years, yet were haunting me none the less. EMDR has reduced the intensity of my triggers/traumas and, for the first time in years, I feel empowered to live my life in a more tranquil way. It was fascinating and eye opening to travel through four generations of collective experience and note some of the routes of behavioural patterns that I carry within myself today. It's given way to a richer form of self compassion and understanding that I was unable to process through talking therapy... I will be carrying the gift EMDR has given me in the more regulated way I experience my day to day journey."
Alessia, aged 38, an Italian woman, was seen on line for 10 sessions to address childhood trauma. On completion in November 2020, she commented, “I have been feeling more relaxed, less angry and my sleep has improved…I would recommend EMDR to anyone who has experienced trauma.”
Jessica, aged 67 years, concluded a year of weekly EMDR therapy in August 2020, mainly in person and then on line. At the outset she was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and had been experiencing severe anxiety as a result of extreme emotional abuse and neglect in her childhood. She stated, “EMDR therapy has changed my life! I feel bold, able to speak up for myself and more in touch with my creativity.”
Malcolm, aged 60, a white British man, completed 7 sessions of EMDR in June 2020. He had been suffering acute anxiety due to traumas related to death and loss in early childhood. He stated, “EMDR has been very helpful indeed as I’m no longer seeing the world through the prism of an old wound. I felt very safe and supported in your skilled and experienced hands”. He was seen initially in person and then on line.
Matt, aged 53, an American male, had 20 sessions of EMDR concluding in June 2020. He commented that, “ Since completing this collaborative work, I’m now much better at self care and communicating assertively. The process ran concurrently with my regular therapy and was a very comfortable, complimentary fit. Rita is a pioneer in this newer field and my positive results are significant!” He was seen initially in person and then on line.
Lucia, aged 41, a white European woman said in Jan 2020 after 16 sessions, “It’s been helpful to have EMDR in order to take a step back from my family’s dysfunction and be able to approach them with a more mature grounded perspective.”
Daisy, aged 9, white European girl seen during 2019 for 20 sessions with her adoptive parents. They stated, “We feel that Daisy now holds a much more coherent narrative of her life story. Her relationship with us also feels more relaxed and trusting, with less evidence of angry outbursts.”
Leon, aged 29 years, white British male, was seen for 8 sessions and concluded in October 2019, “EMDR therapy has helped me to gain some perspective on anxiety, it is part of being human. Now that I worry less I am able to enjoy everyday life more fully.”
Rose, aged 35, a woman of Caribbean/Irish heritage, concluded EMDR therapy in August 2019 after 30 sessions, having addressed relationship issues and childhood trauma. She said, "EMDR has been pivotal for me in taking my life in a much more positive direction. Having been able to integrate past trauma, I am now more able to trust my own judgement and enjoy my life.” Following some additional sessions in 2021/2, Rose reflected , “ I would strongly recommend EMDR as it has been so beneficial , life changing, more than words can say!”
Sarah, aged 5, a white European girl, was referred by her father. In June 2019, he said, “Our daughter had a trauma and was very afraid of any changes in her daily life but within 4 sessions there was a complete improvement.”
Pierre, aged 30, a white European male, concluded in May 2019, after 10 sessions: “EMDR has helped me to remove some feelings of shame and reduce my rumination on past experiences.”
Letitia, aged 41, an African Caribbean woman commented in Jan 2019, after 6 sessions related to her family’s experience of sexual abuse, “EMDR reconnected me with myself, incorporating past trauma, but also connecting with my strengths. I can now give myself the compassion and care that I was previously only giving to others.”
Angus, aged 48, a white Scottish male said in August 2018, after 10 sessions of EMDR for childhood abuse and neglect said, “Since having EMDR, I can reflect on my past without such anxiety. I can now talk to my family about it without trembling…I feel more centred and grounded. My history no longer consumes me.”
Joel, aged 13, a male teenager of mixed British/African heritage, was referred for help with anxiety and emotional outbursts following significant traumatic episodes in his early childhood. He was seen, in the presence of his mother, for 9 sessions between June and Oct 2017. She informed me in Nov 2018, “ His recent behaviour has shown what progress he has made with EMDR…he has made huge strides in his confidence and mood”. Then in April 2018 she contacted me to say, “I’m so pleased with his progress after the EMDR therapy, its been a great success in my opinion.”
Robert, aged 26, a White British man, was seen for 6 sessions, and said in April 2018, “I’m in a much better place than when I started EMDR…I’m not really disturbed by traumatic memories or dreams anymore and feel quite calm. I am very pleased about the progress I have made in myself in that time”.
Tirana, aged 17, a female Albanian refugee suffering with PTSD; intrusive memories and nightmares regarding attempted abduction; wrote in July 2017, “I am now more able to calm myself …God brought me an angel and that is you…thanks to you I am able to see life in a more positive light!"
Jacob, aged 10, an Orthodox Jewish boy, was referred by his parents to help heal the traumas he had experienced in school, to reduce his anxiety and to develop a positive self image. He was seen, along with his parents for 12 sessions. Jacob wrote in May 2017, “Thank you for all your time that you have spent with me for the last couple of months, it really helped me, and I feel that I improved.”
Melanie, aged 18, a female of White British heritage, was the victim of a childhood sexual assault and wrote in June 2016, “Words cannot describe the help you have given me throughout this year. Thank you for helping a nightmare become only a memory. Thank you also for helping me to understand that what happened to me was not right. Thank you for helping me to become myself again”.
Antigone, aged 18, a female of White European heritage, was seen for 10 sessions in 2012 for her difficulties with nightmares and panic having witnessed domestic violence throughout her childhood. She wrote in 2014, some 2 years after EMDR therapy had concluded, “I am forever grateful for your help and the work we did together which helped me to feel positive about my future.”