EMDR Therapy 

Feeling stuck in repeated unhelpful patterns?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma, distressing life experiences, anxiety, and other challenges that continue to impact their daily lives.

It’s not only for big trauma events…

Do you feel like you’re experiencing the intensity of an experience as if it’s happening now, but in reality, it happened years ago?

Do you struggle with deep seeded negative beliefs about yourself that hold you back from being who you want to be?

Available in-person in Moncton, NB and virtually across New Brunswick.

EMDR Consultation

What does EMDR Therapy look like?

What Is EMDR?

EMDR is an extensively researched therapeutic approach that helps you overcome the impact of distressing life events, trauma, and negative self-beliefs.

It is a highly structured therapy, much different than standard talk therapy. This is because not all memories and experiences are stored and easily accessed by verbal communication.

EMDR is an experiential therapy model, excellent for when talking about it isn’t cutting it, you don’t fully remember the events,

EMDR Vs. Talk Therapy

Traditional Talk Therapy

Focuses on exploring thoughts and experiences through conversation

Often involves insight and reflection

Helpful for ongoing support and skill-building

Can be used alongside EMDR

EMDR

Focuses on helping the brain process experiences directly

Often involves noticing thoughts, emotions, and body sensations as they arise

Helpful for resolving stuck experiences and distressing memories

Often works best when integrated with ongoing therapeutic support

A Collaborative EMDR Experience

At Kindred Counselling, clients have the option of receiving EMDR as part of a collaborative care model.

This means you may work with one therapist to:

  • Build coping and regulation skills

  • Develop safety and stabilization

  • Explore goals and readiness for EMDR

  • Receive support between EMDR sessions

When appropriate, you may then meet with an EMDR-trained therapist for trauma processing sessions.

Following processing, you can continue working with your primary therapist to:

  • Integrate insights

  • Strengthen new patterns

  • Continue healing and growth

  • Complete the remaining phases of the EMDR process

This approach allows clients to receive specialized trauma processing while maintaining continuity of care and ongoing support.

Is EMDR Right For Me?

EMDR may be helpful if you experience:

  • Trauma or PTSD

  • Anxiety

  • Panic attacks

  • Adverse childhood Experiences

  • Negative self-beliefs

  • Relationship patterns

  • Relational issues: how you interact with friends & peers

  • Grief and loss

  • Distressing life experiences

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Flashbacks

  • Shame/Guilt

Your Questions, Answered

  • No. Unlike some approaches, EMDR does not require you to share every detail of a traumatic experience. Your therapist will gather enough information to guide the process, often only using labels for each traumatic experience. Many client’s find relief in knowing they don’t have to retell painful memories in order to heal. Throughout EMDR, your comfort, safety, and consent remain a priority.

  • EMDR is one of the most heavily researched trauma therapies available today. It is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Psychological Association (APA), and EMDRIA as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD. Research also supports EMDR for concerns such as anxiety, panic, grief, negative self-beliefs, and distressing life experiences.

  • Yes. EMDR can be provided both in-person and virtually. Research suggests virtual EMDR can be just as effective for many clients. Your therapist will help determine whether virtual EMDR is a good fit for your needs and ensure you have the tools and supports necessary to participate safely from home.

  • Feeling emotional during EMDR can be a normal part of the healing process. Your therapist is trained to monitor your level of distress and help you stay within a manageable range. If you begin to feel overwhelmed, processing can be slowed down, paused, or redirected toward grounding and stabilization. EMDR is not about pushing through distress; its about helping your nervous system process experiences safely and at a pace that feels right for you.

  • Absolutely. In fact, this is one of the unique ways we offer EMDR at Kindred Counselling. Many clients choose to continue working with their primary therapist for ongoing support, skill-building, and integration while also meeting with an EDMR-trained therapists for processing sessions. This collaborative approach allows clients to benefit from specialized trauma processing while maintaining continuity and support throughout their healing journey.

  • When provided by a trained therapist, EMDR is considered a safe and effective therapy approach. Before beginning trauma processing, your therapist will spend time helping you develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and a sense of safety. The pace of therapy is always adjusted to your needs.