Online Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy & EMDR in North Berwick, East Lothian.
What EMDR Accreditation Really Means for Your Therapy Journey
When you're looking for a trauma therapist, you might come across terms like "EMDR trained" or "EMDR accredited" and wonder what the difference actually means for you. As an EMDR therapist based in North Berwick, I recently achieved full accreditation with EMDR UK, and I'd like to explain what this means and why it matters […]
A Year of Healing: What 600 Hours of Trauma Therapy Has Taught Me
As I was preparing my recent EMDR accreditation application, I started adding up the numbers from this past year. The figures surprised even me: over 40 new clients and more than 600 hours spent in the therapy room working with trauma. As a therapist based in North Berwick, I wanted to share some reflections on […]
What Happens Between Trauma Therapy Sessions
When you come to therapy, you see me for an hour. We talk, we process, we work together on your healing. But what you don't see is everything that happens outside that hour. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I want to pull back the curtain on the work that happens between our […]
The Collaborative Nature of Trauma Formulation
In my previous blogs, I've explored what trauma formulation is and how it guides your treatment plan. Today, I want to talk about something that makes formulation truly effective: collaboration. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I believe your active participation in formulation isn't just helpful, it's essential. You're the Expert on Your […]
From Formulation to Treatment: Your Personalised Roadmap
In my previous blog, I explored what trauma formulation is and how we create a shared understanding of your experience through the assessment process. In this blog, I want to explain what happens next: how that formulation shapes your actual treatment plan and guides our work together. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, […]
Understanding Trauma Formulation: Making Sense of Your Story
Starting trauma therapy can feel daunting. You might be wondering what actually happens in those first sessions and how your therapist will understand your unique experience. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I want to demystify an essential part of effective trauma treatment: formulation. What Is Formulation? Think of formulation as creating a […]