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Support for trauma that still feels present
Some experiences don’t fade with time. You may know, logically, that something is over, yet your body still reacts as if it’s happening now. EMDR therapy can help when past events continue to intrude on the present, through anxiety, flashbacks, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of being constantly on edge.
People often come to EMDR feeling frustrated or confused. They may have talked things through before, understood what happened, and still feel stuck. EMDR is often chosen when talking alone hasn’t been enough, or when memories feel too charged to approach in the usual way.
At Cherry Tree Therapy Centre in Henley, EMDR is offered as a careful, paced therapy, always grounded in safety, choice, and trust.
EMDR at Cherry Tree is offered at a pace that feels manageable and supportive. Your therapist will take time to understand what you’re dealing with and whether EMDR is the right approach for you.
Before any memory processing begins, you’ll focus on building stability, grounding, and a sense of control. Sessions move at your pace, and you are always able to pause, stop, or change direction.
EMDR does not involve reliving trauma in detail or being pushed to disclose more than you’re ready for. You can expect:
No. EMDR does not require you to describe traumatic events in depth. Your therapist will guide the process without forcing disclosure.
Not always. EMDR works best when there is enough emotional stability in place. Your therapist will help assess whether it’s the right approach for you.
This varies. Some people notice change within a few sessions, while others need longer-term work depending on the complexity of their experiences.
In some cases, yes. Your therapist will discuss whether online EMDR is suitable for your situation.
Sessions usually begin with a check-in and grounding. Your therapist will guide the process carefully, using gentle bilateral stimulation, and will pause or slow things down whenever needed. You remain in control throughout.
Yes. You don’t need to live in Henley-on-Thames to access EMDR.
We offer EMDR therapy to clients from Henley-on-Thames and surrounding villages, and we regularly work with people who travel from nearby areas such as Oxford, Reading, Wallingford, and Marlow. In some cases, EMDR may also be offered online, depending on suitability and individual circumstances. This can be discussed during an initial conversation.
If you’re unsure whether EMDR would be appropriate for you, or whether in-person or online sessions would be recommended, we’re happy to talk this through with you and advise on the next steps.
Take the Next Step
Whether you need a space to talk things through, make sense of what’s going on, or explore new ways of coping, we’re here to support you. If you’d like to find out more or arrange a call to see how counselling or psychotherapy at Cherry Tree Therapy Centre could help, please complete the form below or book a call.