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EMDR Therapy for PTSD and Trauma

Healing from Trauma with Professional Support

Trauma can leave you feeling stuck – as though painful memories are replaying on a loop,
bringing back the same emotions and reactions long after the event. Eye Movement
Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a clinically proven, evidence-based therapy
recommended by the NHS and NICE for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

At Wyke Therapy, I use EMDR to help you reprocess traumatic memories in a safe and
supportive way, so they no longer hold the same power over you.

Take the first step today. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see how I can help.

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Online Therapy for PTSD and Trauma

Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or unresolved trauma can feel like being stuck in survival mode. Flashbacks, anxiety, poor sleep, or sudden fear responses can make everyday life feel unsafe. At Wyke Therapy, we provide calm, evidence-based online therapy for PTSD and trauma, helping you process what happened and start rebuilding a sense of peace.

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Understanding PTSD

PTSD is the mind’s natural response to overwhelming events. It can develop after accidents, assault, bereavement, medical procedures, or any experience that felt deeply threatening. Symptoms may appear soon after the event or emerge years later – often triggered by reminders of what happened.

Common signs include intrusive memories, nightmares, feeling constantly on edge, or avoiding certain places or situations. Many people also experience guilt, shame, or disconnection from others. PTSD therapy helps your brain process these memories safely, so they become part of your past rather than a constant replay in the present.

How Therapy Can Help

Effective trauma treatment is about more than talking – it’s about helping the brain and body work together to process memories differently. At Wyke Therapy, we use approaches such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and trauma-focused techniques to reduce distress and restore balance. These methods target the root cause of symptoms, not just the surface triggers.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy recommended by NICE and the NHS for treating PTSD. It uses gentle bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound) while you focus on aspects of the memory. This helps your brain reprocess what happened, reducing the intensity of the thoughts, feelings, and body sensations attached to it. Over time, the memory remains, but the distress fades.

EMDR can help with:

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Accident, assault, or abuse trauma
  • Childhood or attachment trauma
  • Anxiety or panic linked to past events
  • Work-related stress in healthcare, emergency, or caring roles

It can also be effective for phobias, OCD, and health anxiety when trauma plays a role.

 

What to Expect from Therapy

Sessions are paced to your comfort level. You don’t have to relive every detail of your trauma – we focus on how the memory feels in the present and build tools to manage difficult emotions. Typical sessions last 60–90 minutes, and many people notice improvement within 6–12 sessions. The process includes:

  1. Free consultation – a short call to explore your goals and ensure the approach feels right for you.
  2. Stabilisation – learning grounding and calming techniques so you feel safe before processing deeper material.
  3. Reprocessing sessions – using EMDR or trauma-focused methods to reduce emotional intensity and triggers.
  4. Integration – applying what you’ve learned to everyday life and maintaining progress.

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Why Choose Wyke Therapy

  • Specialist training in trauma-focused therapy and EMDR
  • Evidence-based care delivered with empathy and respect
  • Safe, confidential online sessions from the comfort of your own space
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?

No. EMDR works by processing how the memory feels, not by retelling every part of it.

Is online EMDR therapy effective?

Yes. Research shows online EMDR therapy can be as effective as in-person sessions, offering added comfort and privacy.

How long does treatment take?

Every person’s experience is different, but many people see improvement within 6–12 sessions. Some continue longer for complex or multiple traumas.

Is therapy suitable if I’m still feeling unsafe or overwhelmed?

Yes. Early sessions focus on stabilisation, helping you build confidence and grounding before addressing traumatic memories.

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Why online therapy might work for you

Online therapy is just as effective as in-person sessions, allowing you to receive high-quality support wherever you are. Some additional benefits include:

  • Not having to face the difficulties of travelling to a location if you have health issues or disabilities.
  • It takes less time to fit in a session if you have a lack of spare hours in the day and a busy lifestyle.
  • You won’t have any transport issues or need to pay for parking.
  • Flexibility to work around your work hours and other commitments.

How the booking process works

  • Get in touch via email or phone
  • We’ll agree a good time for your free 15-minute online consultation
  • I’ll send you a link for your phone or via MS Teams, whichever you prefer
  • We ‘meet up’ online on the day and time agreed
  • If you are happy to proceed, we’ll book your first appointment
  • 24 hours before your appointment, I’ll send you a payment link or you can pay via the website here 
  • Our therapy sessions begin!

NICE Guidelines

All of the therapy techniques I use, including EMDR and CBT, are recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. You can find out more about the framework I work within here.

Read more about NICE Guidelines

Reviews

Michelle adapted to my way of understanding... she was very clear and had a wealth of knowledge. She has given me so many tools to help. 

Great support from Michelle, I can't thank her enough. Thank you for getting me back on track. So grateful. I will miss my weekly sessions. Kind regards xxx

Michelle was amazing. I really connected with her and she helped me through my problems and has made a significant change to my life. Very thankful!

I can't speak highly enough of Michelle Woods. I can only imagine your experience of online CBT is largely due to the person you are paired with and I couldn't wish for a better one than Michelle. Thank you for everything.

Michelle was really good at understanding me and helping me with what I have been through. I understand myself better now. I appreciate her help so much.

Michelle has been incredible! I've never found a therapist so empathetic.

I wasn't very hopeful about starting any kind of treatment or therapy but I have been blown away by the success and effects of the EMDR therapy I received. Michelle put me at ease instantly and explained things to me in a way that really helped me to absorb and feel 100 per cent involved in everything we were doing. I couldn't sing higher praises for Michelle and am so very grateful to her.

Michelle Woods was brilliant. She has helped me no end and made life liveable again.

Michelle was lovely and I felt she really cared about my issues. She was very good at addressing those issues too.

Michelle is honestly the best therapist I have ever been to. She is so understanding and listens to my concerns and goes above and beyond with her help. I cannot praise her enough.

Michelle was fantastic, so easy to engage with, even on our first meeting. She was very accommodating with regard to my health issues. All the techniques and helpful tips she has gone over with me have helped in various ways and has improved my depression and given me ways to deal with it. I couldn't recommend her enough and am sad to say goodbye.

Michelle Woods is a remarkable lady. She has transformed my life in the last 20 weeks. It's taken me 14 years to face the trauma that I went through and Michelle took the time to listen, make me feel safe and to support me with every part of the reliving. There are not enough words to thank Michelle for her work alongside me and I will always remember that the reason I got through this was because of her kindness.

Michelle is one of the loveliest people I have ever spoken to! She has been kind, caring and patient with me and I can't thank her enough for everything she has helped me with.

Michelle was the first therapist that I have really clicked with and she helped me understand and process my mental health effectively. Michelle has been amazing and I cannot thank her enough for the help she has given me over the last few months. I honestly couldn't fault her. Michelle, thank you for helping me realise that life isn't all bad and that I can get up and have a happy day despite my mental health. You are amazing and truly helped me figure out my thoughts. Thank you.

How to Contact Me

I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide if my therapy style is right for you.

Please note: I do not provide crisis intervention. If you are in immediate distress, please contact your GP or emergency services.

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