EMDR Intensives
Process the past & reclaim your present.
Perhaps there are things that you’ve been carrying for a long time: experiences that never quite got resolved, patterns that keep showing up, or feelings that feel too big or confusing to untangle. Maybe it was something clearly difficult or traumatic. Or maybe it’s harder to name and you’ve noticed a build-up of stress, old relationship wounds that don’t seem to heal, grief, or a sense that you’ve never quite felt at ease in yourself.
You’ve tired your best to carry on and cope, but some part of it still lingers. Maybe it shows up as sudden waves of emotion, racing thoughts, low-level anxiety, or just a sense of being stuck in the same place no matter how hard you try. Maybe certain memories feel too present, or you find yourself reacting in ways you don’t fully understand.
Whether you’ve had therapy before or this is your first step, EMDR intensives offer a different way of working. With more time, more space, and a clear structure, we can work through the things that have felt too much to carry on your own and start making room for things to feel different.
Some experiences stay with us, even when we’ve done our best to move on. You might notice it in those situations that leave you feeling unsettled, in the reactions that seem stronger than they should be, or in the quiet undercurrent of self-doubt that’s hard to shift. It might not be overwhelming all the time. But it’s just there, in the background, taking up space.
EMDR intensives offer the chance to approach this kind of work differently. Rather than dipping in and out of it week by week, you’ll have focused time and support to stay with what comes up and begin to process it in a deeper way.
Many people describe feeling lighter after an EMDR intensive. Emotions that once felt overwhelming become easier to manage. Memories lose their intensity. Reactions soften. The body feels less on edge. And gradually, there’s more space to feel more anchored in who you are now, rather than what you’ve been through.
What to expect
If you’re looking for a more focused way to work through trauma, emotional overwhelm, or longstanding patterns that feel stuck, EMDR intensive therapy offers a different kind of support. It’s a way to go deeper, with dedicated time and structure, so you don’t have to keep circling the same ground week after week.
This package is designed to give you the space and support you need to process what’s been too much to carry on your own and begin moving forward with more confidence, comfort, and connection.
Please note: EMDR Intensives are currently only offered in person in Sheffield, UK.
What’s included:
90-minute EMDR assessment and treatment planning
We’ll explore what you’re hoping to change, make sure this approach feels right for you, and create a personalised plan for the intensive.
9 hours of focused EMDR therapy
Delivered over two or more days, depending on what feels manageable and effective for you.
60-minute follow-up session
Held around two weeks later to reflect on the work, support integration, and think together about what comes next.
Personalised preparation & integration workbook
Sent in advance to help you feel grounded and informed — with space for reflection, guidance on what to expect, and ways to stay supported before, during, and after the sessions.
Total time: 11.5 hours
Fee: £1,875
FAQs
What actually happens in an EMDR intensive?
After an in-depth assessment session where we clarify your goals and history, we’ll meet over two or three days for a series of extended EMDR sessions. You’ll have focused time and support to gently process what’s been feeling stuck, at a pace that suits you. You’ll also receive a workbook to help you feel grounded before, during and after the sessions.
Is an intensive right for me?
EMDR intensives can be a good fit if you feel ready to focus on a particular issue and want to make meaningful progress in a shorter space of time. You might be carrying a painful memory, stuck in a pattern you can’t seem to shift, or simply want to feel more grounded in yourself.
That said, intensives aren’t the best option for everyone. If you’re in a period of significant instability, for example, navigating a crisis, struggling with active addiction, or without safe support outside of sessions, then a slower, more regular approach might be more appropriate for now.
What kind of difficulties can an EMDR intensive help with?
EMDR intensives can support a wide range of difficulties, not just trauma. Many people come for help with things like anxiety, low self-esteem, persistent shame or guilt, relationship difficulties, or lingering effects of childhood experiences. It can also be helpful for processing specific events, such as a loss, accident, or difficult breakup, that continue to feel emotionally charged. The focused format gives space to go deeper and begin shifting the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that are keeping you stuck.
How is an EMDR intensive different to weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy can be great, but it can take time to build momentum, especially if life keeps getting in the way. Intensives offer uninterrupted time to stay with the work, which often allows for deeper processing and greater movement in a shorter period.
Is there evidence that EMDR works?
Yes. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a well-researched, evidence-based approach that’s recommended by NICE for PTSD and also shown to help with a range of other difficulties.
The intensive format draws on this same approach, but offers more focused time and support, which some people find leads to faster or deeper progress.
What if something comes up afterwards?
The intensive includes a follow-up session two weeks later to help with any emotional processing and support integration. We’ll also talk about how to take care of yourself afterwards and, if needed, what further support might be helpful.
Stop waiting.
If you’re ready to focus on something that’s been holding you back, an EMDR intensive could be a powerful next step.
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