These anonymised examples show the breadth of EMDR, hypno-psychotherapy and coaching in practice. Each story illustrates how clients were able to move from distress towards safety, clarity, and confidence. Details have been blended to protect privacy.
One client arrived in session after enduring a migraine that had lasted four days. The pain felt unbearable, leaving them agitated and grim. Through EMDR, the intensity of the headache steadily reduced. What had felt overwhelming shifted to what they described as a “yellow band” and eventually a “pleasant warm” sensation. The migraine disappeared completely – and it never returned for the remainder of their two-month course of therapy.
After more than 20 years of smoking, a client came for a single session of therapy to quit. Using a blend of hypnotherapy and supportive techniques, she left determined to make a change. Within two days she reported being smoke-free, and a month later she confirmed she hadn’t touched a cigarette. Pleased with the result, she even referred a friend for the same support.
After being hit by a car, a client was haunted by the sound of screeching tyres. Even years later, every car journey triggered panic and shaking. Through EMDR, they were able to revisit the memory safely and release the fear that had taken hold. By the end of therapy, they described feeling calm in the car again – something they hadn’t thought possible.
A client who feared losing control in public processed both past panic attacks and imagined future scenarios. After EMDR, she was able to attend a social event she had previously avoided, describing it with enthusiasm and relief. The fear that had once ruled her life no longer held her back.
A client with long-standing panic attacks explored early memories of being left alone as a child. EMDR helped shift painful beliefs of abandonment to “I can cope being alone.” Anxiety reduced dramatically, and the client reported a new sense of resilience and independence.
One mother carried overwhelming shame about a medical issue affecting her son, terrified she would be judged if she sought help. In therapy we worked gently with her fear, combining EMDR with supportive reflection. She left able to take her son to the doctor with clarity and courage, free from the paralysis of shame.
A client who had lived with abuse for years believed, “He can get me anywhere.” Therapy helped transform that belief into, “He can’t get me anymore.” The shift brought peace, a calmer body, and, for the first time in decades, the freedom to enjoy everyday life without feeling constantly watched or threatened.
A client with complex PTSD carried the painful memory of being called a liar by her mother. Therapy helped release much of the shame that had weighed on her for decades. She finished feeling lighter, stronger, and able to look ahead with resilience. For her, this marked the beginning of living life on her own terms, no longer defined by the past.
One client with a history of sexual violence initially felt overwhelmed whenever trauma came close. With careful pacing, grounding, and EMDR, their reactions softened from unbearable intensity to manageable emotions. For the first time in years, they felt steady enough to face life without being consumed by flashbacks. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in their healing journey.
A client living with ritual abuse and suicidal thoughts needed support that was both safe and collaborative. By working closely with safeguarding teams and introducing EMDR gently, they were able to find stability, reduce their risk, and disclose trauma that had never before been spoken. This careful, step-by-step work showed them it was possible to be heard, supported, and safe.
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