EMDR THERAPY

ACTIVATE YOUR INNER HEALING INTELLIGENCE

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

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WHAT IS EMDR?
EMDR IS A POWERFUL THERAPY THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO TREAT PTSD, BUT OVER THE PAST 40 YEARS IT HAS BEEN ADAPTED TO TREAT A WIDE RANGE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES. IT IS BASED ON NEUROSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SHOWING THAT WHEN OUR BRAINS GET STRESSED, THEY ENCODE MEMORIES IN A FRAGMENTED FORMAT THAT CAN BE RE-ACTIVATED IN THE PRESENT, CAUSING UNWANTED REACTIONS AND BEHAVIOURS. AS WELL AS BIG "T" TRAUMA, THIS ALSO APPLIES TO LOWER LEVEL SMALL "t" TRAUMA, SUCH AS NOT HAVING NEEDS MET IN CHILDHOOD. WE CAN USE EMDR TO IDENTIFY AND THEN PROCESS THESE MEMORIES TO FREE YOU FROM YOUR SYMPTOMS. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE.

ABOUT ME

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

I am a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 10 years experience of working in private practice in the UK. Early in my career, I worked with domestic abuse survivors presenting with complex PTSD. This experience drove me to deepen my expertise in trauma integration. I went on to pursue postgraduate studies in neuroscience, focusing on the neurobiology of psychedelics and EMDR therapy. Realising that EMDR had similar neurobiological mechanisms to psychedelics, I decided to do an MSc in EMDR therapy, where I was taught to treat complex presentations.

I work psychodynamically to address the impact of early experiences on the way we manage stress in the present. My postgraduate training in neuroscience means I understand how the brain structure is formed through person-to-person interactions throughout our lives. I have developed my practice to facilitate the healing of relational wounds in the most efficient way possible. On average, I work with people for 6 to 20 sessions, and I can generally tailor the work to your budget.

I also have a special interest in adapting the 9-phases of EMDR psychedelic integration and over the past six years, she has been utilizing EMDR to address the effects of adverse reactions to psychedelics (more info here). Currently, I am advancing my trauma work by pursuing a clinical degree in medical herbalism.

Please see my LinkedIn for my full list of training and experience.

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

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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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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

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

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.