Question 1

How do I know whether a Half-Day Intensive or Intensive Series may be more suitable?

Accepted Answer

Half-Day Intensives may suit individuals looking to focus on a particular memory, emotional pattern, relationship experience, or area of difficulty within a more contained therapeutic format.

Depending on individual readiness, nervous system capacity, and the nature of the material being explored, the intensive may involve preparation, stabilisation, or beginning processing around a particular target. In some cases, a single target memory may not be fully processed within one half-day intensive alone.

This might include experiences such as a specific relationship rupture, panic response, phobia, shame-based memory, breakup, medical event, or recurring emotional trigger.

The Intensive Series may be particularly supportive where difficulties feel more longstanding, layered, emotionally complex, or where additional continuity, pacing, and integration space may support the therapeutic process more effectively.

The most appropriate format can also be discussed during the discovery call or pre-intensive assessment process.

Question 2

Will one intensive fully resolve the issue?

Accepted Answer

EMDR intensives can create meaningful therapeutic shifts and may support deeper processing than is often possible within standard weekly therapy alone. However, where difficulties are longstanding, layered, relational, or connected to complex trauma, ongoing therapeutic work may still be needed.

For some individuals, an intensive may form one part of a broader therapeutic process rather than a complete resolution in itself. The pace and direction of the work will always depend on individual readiness, nervous system capacity, goals, and the nature of the difficulties being explored.

Question 3

Is this suitable if I’ve never done therapy before?

Accepted Answer

Possibly. Suitability is explored carefully during the pre-assessment process to ensure this format feels supportive, manageable, and appropriate for your needs at this time.

For some people, an intensive may feel like a helpful starting point. For others, ongoing therapy may provide a more appropriate foundation before engaging in intensive processing work.

Question 4

Can I do this alongside my regular therapy?

Accepted Answer

In some cases, EMDR intensives can be used alongside ongoing therapy, depending on individual circumstances and what feels clinically appropriate and supportive.

Where relevant, collaborative planning with existing therapists can also be discussed.

Question 5

Where do the sessions take place?

Accepted Answer

EMDR intensives are currently offered online, with some in-person intensive availability in London depending on format and scheduling.

Further details can be discussed during the assessment and booking process.

Question 6

What happens before the intensive begins?

Accepted Answer

All intensives begin with a separate pre-intensive assessment and planning session, booked in advance of the intensive itself. This session explores suitability, current difficulties, therapeutic goals, and readiness for intensive work.

The assessment session is charged separately from the intensive fee and helps shape the focus, pacing, and structure of the work. Where appropriate, preparation and reflective materials may also be provided beforehand to support the process.

Question 7

Is there a payment plan available?

Accepted Answer

Payment plans may be available depending on the format booked. This can be discussed further during the assessment and booking process.

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