EMDR THERAPY

ACTIVATE YOUR INNER HEALING INTELLIGENCE

HANNAH RAINE-SMITH | PSYCHOTHERAPIST, SUPERVISOR, RESEARCHER, AUTHOR

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PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED EMDR THERAPY | A MEMORY-CONSOLIDATION APPROACH TO PSYCHEDELIC HEALING

'Psychedelic-Assisted EMDR Therapy - A Memory-Consolidation Approach to Psychedelic Healing' is a groundbreaking exploration of how eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can be harnessed to enhance the beneficial effects of psychedelic medications and facilitate harm-reduction. EMDR is a clinically validated therapy that utilises bilateral stimulation of the brain to access and reconsolidate pathologically encoded memories. The protocolized methods outlined herein offer a practical roadmap for unlocking the full potential of EMDR within the context of psychedelic assisted psychotherapies, paving the way for scalable psychedelic treatment options.

Endorsed by the eminent researcher - Prof David Nutt

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ABOUT EMDR & ME

FULLY ACCREDITED (BACP, EMDR EUROPE) PSYCHOTHERAPIST (BSC, PG DIP) AND EMDR PRACTITIONER (MSC)

Recent discoveries in neuroscience have shown that new connections and pathways in the brain can be formed throughout our lives. In therapy we will use the therapeutic relationship to create new emotional experiences that form new connections in your brain. These new neural connections help to re-integrate areas that have become fragmented as a result of adverse life experiences. This new way of being will ripple through other aspects of your life and change your relationship with the world around you. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR works directly with the cause of your distress.

I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a range of psychological issues. I acknowledge the potential impact of early relationships and experiences on mental and physical health and my postgraduate training in neuroscience means I understand how the brain structure is formed through person-to-person interactions throughout our lives. I have a particular interest in working with complex trauma and use EMDR therapy to work through the layers of adverse life experiences and ease mental distress.

I work with a variety of issues including:

Traumatic stress
Depression & anxiety
Bereavement
Anger management
Addictions
Feelings of isolation/loneliness
Relationship issues
Exam stress
OCD
Life coaching
Performance enhancement
Psychedelic harm reduction

MY EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

I have over 10 years experience working in various healthcare settings including the Priory Hospital in Bristol and a number of domestic violence charities. I work with a wide range of psychological issues and I have a particular interest in working with complex trauma where I use EMDR therapy to help re-process the different layers of trauma that build up over time and ease mental distress. I am interested in developmental neurobiology and the potential impact of early relationships and experiences on mental and physical health (See ACE study).

I offer online therapy sessions which means that you can see me from your own house at your convenience. I am experienced at using EMDR therapy online and over the years have developed my online method so that it is safe and effective. I use a data compliant video app, similar to Zoom, that's designed specifically for online EMDR therapy. You do not need to download any software, I will just send you a link for you to attend the appointment. See my bookings information below for pricing.

If you have any questions about the way that I work or the therapy process in general drop me an email to drop me an email info@traumatology.co.uk and we can arrange a chat about treatment options.

MSc EMDR Therapy, University of Worcester
Postgraduate Diploma in Neuroimaging, Cardiff University
PG Cert Clinical Supervision, University of Derby
Attachment focused EMDR training - Laurel Parnell
Levels 1-4 EMDR training, University of Worcester - Derek Farrell
EMDR with complex clinical populations
EMDR wider scripted protocols
BSc Hons Integrative Counselling, Middlesex University
BA Music and Visual Art, University of Brighton
Current issues in EMDR practice and research (Distinction)
G-TEP- Group trauma intervention
R-TEP- Recent traumatic events protocol
Working with Ego States- Dr. Micheal Patterson
Safe-guarding training
Psychedelic-assisted therapy training- Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Colorado
Foundation in Medical Herbalism- Heartwood Institute

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PSYCHOTHERAPY (INCLUDING EMDR THERAPY) | LIMITED NUMBER OF CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE

£90

1 HOUR

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I am legally obliged to take into account the law of any prospective client’s geographical location. In this regard, different geographical regions may be subject to legislation that affects the delivery of therapy. If you are not sure about the laws in your current location, don't worry, I have legal advisors that I can consult on this matter to see if we can work together.

I do not offer or endorse unsafe or illegal practices, and I do not refer to underground treatments.