- EMDR
Understanding EMDR in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful psychotherapeutic approach that is often integrated into clinical hypnotherapy to address trauma, anxiety, phobias, and emotional distress. Originally developed to help individuals process traumatic memories, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—typically guided eye movements—to help the brain reprocess disturbing thoughts and reduce their emotional intensity.
When combined with hypnotherapy, EMDR can deepen the client’s trance state and allow for more effective processing of root causes behind certain behaviors and beliefs. Therapists use EMDR to guide clients through emotionally charged memories while in a relaxed, focused state, encouraging the brain to reframe negative beliefs and build resilience.
