EMDR Counselling in Irvine
I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, specialising in therapies that are proven to help people recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other emotional difficulties.
With over 20 years of experience working in mental health services, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make lasting change.
I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, specialising in therapies that are proven to help people recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other emotional difficulties.
With over 20 years of experience working in mental health services, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make lasting change.
Insight Scotland Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I'm also an EMDR practitioner using trauma based psychotherapy for treating CPTSD & PTSD.
I use a relationship centred counselling approach as research shows that meaningful change happens within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship— one where you can share your worries and the things you keep private from others- and be held safely with respect and non-judgement.
I'm also an EMDR practitioner using trauma based psychotherapy for treating CPTSD & PTSD.
I use a relationship centred counselling approach as research shows that meaningful change happens within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship— one where you can share your worries and the things you keep private from others- and be held safely with respect and non-judgement.
Our accredited clinicians offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR), recommended by NICE for a range of difficulties.
No two journeys are the same, and that is what makes each person’s story meaningful. People come to MindScope Psychotherapy not to fit into someone else’s expectations but to find a space where they are understood on their own terms. We offer a compassionate environment where they can be seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Our accredited clinicians offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR), recommended by NICE for a range of difficulties.
No two journeys are the same, and that is what makes each person’s story meaningful. People come to MindScope Psychotherapy not to fit into someone else’s expectations but to find a space where they are understood on their own terms. We offer a compassionate environment where they can be seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Progress Psychotherapy- CBT and EMDR therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist and EMDR therapist who runs Progress Psychotherapy.
My practice is based on the values of clinical excellence and accessibility. I utilise cutting edge CBT and EMDR treatments as well as Schema, MBCT, DBT and CFT to give evidence based and effective treatments.
I am an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist and EMDR therapist who runs Progress Psychotherapy.
My practice is based on the values of clinical excellence and accessibility. I utilise cutting edge CBT and EMDR treatments as well as Schema, MBCT, DBT and CFT to give evidence based and effective treatments.
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I am also offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitising and Reprocessing) helping individuals process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress.
I believe, Life has its own difficulties and sometimes navigating these problems and finding ways of coping on your own can be quite challenging. I am committed to work on alleviating emotional, psychological pain and suffering of individuals. Through a non-judgmental, supportive, compassionate therapeutic relationship, I am a good listener and by using integrative therapy as well as CBT model, work with clients to narrow down challenging problems into tangible steps of change and empowerment.
I am also offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitising and Reprocessing) helping individuals process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress.
I believe, Life has its own difficulties and sometimes navigating these problems and finding ways of coping on your own can be quite challenging. I am committed to work on alleviating emotional, psychological pain and suffering of individuals. Through a non-judgmental, supportive, compassionate therapeutic relationship, I am a good listener and by using integrative therapy as well as CBT model, work with clients to narrow down challenging problems into tangible steps of change and empowerment.
As a trained EMDR Consultant I work with children and adults.
Specialising in Trauma for quite some years I have built up an understanding of different paths to suit different people. No two people are alike and everyone I meet I see them for the special and unique person that they are. I believe in answers and I believe in you.
As a trained EMDR Consultant I work with children and adults.
Specialising in Trauma for quite some years I have built up an understanding of different paths to suit different people. No two people are alike and everyone I meet I see them for the special and unique person that they are. I believe in answers and I believe in you.
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and a qualified Eye Movement Desensitising and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapist.
I specialise in the psychological assessment of ADHD and ASD/Autism. I also offer an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on a number of therapeutic orientations for the treatment of a variety of psychological difficulties. I also offer supervision for other therapists and CPD training workshops and courses.
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and a qualified Eye Movement Desensitising and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapist.
I specialise in the psychological assessment of ADHD and ASD/Autism. I also offer an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on a number of therapeutic orientations for the treatment of a variety of psychological difficulties. I also offer supervision for other therapists and CPD training workshops and courses.
I am an trained in multiple Psychological Therapies including Humanistic, Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic, EMDR amongst other approaches.
I am experienced in working with a broad range of psychological issues and I specialise in anger, depression, anxiety, trauma and many other mental health issues. As people we learn through the experiences we have in the world. Our perceptions of ourselves then shape our relationships with other people, the world, but most importantly, how we think and feel about ourselves. We can develop defences and avoidant behaviours due to these experiences and our perceptions. Sometimes we may avoid our emotions as they seem too difficult, or overwhelming, or we feel out of control. Therapy is where these themes and emotions are explored.
I am an trained in multiple Psychological Therapies including Humanistic, Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic, EMDR amongst other approaches.
I am experienced in working with a broad range of psychological issues and I specialise in anger, depression, anxiety, trauma and many other mental health issues. As people we learn through the experiences we have in the world. Our perceptions of ourselves then shape our relationships with other people, the world, but most importantly, how we think and feel about ourselves. We can develop defences and avoidant behaviours due to these experiences and our perceptions. Sometimes we may avoid our emotions as they seem too difficult, or overwhelming, or we feel out of control. Therapy is where these themes and emotions are explored.
I'm Simon, a psychologist with 45 years of practice and passion. I believe in the power of compassion, curiosity, and connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood - just as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you. I’m the originator of Life Theme Analysis and CEO of Optimised Life—an international psychological consultancy originally based in London. While our roots began in one city, we now work online and proudly support clients worldwide.
I'm Simon, a psychologist with 45 years of practice and passion. I believe in the power of compassion, curiosity, and connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood - just as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you. I’m the originator of Life Theme Analysis and CEO of Optimised Life—an international psychological consultancy originally based in London. While our roots began in one city, we now work online and proudly support clients worldwide.
Many of the people I work with are struggling with questions of faith, identity, and culture, often alongside a loss of meaning or a fractured relationship with belief, responsibility, and self.
I work with people who want to understand themselves properly, not just manage symptoms. Experiences such as religious trauma, diaspora identity, internalised racism, and racial trauma sit at the centre of my work.
My role is not to offer quick fixes. It is to help you think clearly about your life, your history, and the patterns you find yourself repeating, especially the ones you already recognise but cannot shift.
Many of the people I work with are struggling with questions of faith, identity, and culture, often alongside a loss of meaning or a fractured relationship with belief, responsibility, and self.
I work with people who want to understand themselves properly, not just manage symptoms. Experiences such as religious trauma, diaspora identity, internalised racism, and racial trauma sit at the centre of my work.
My role is not to offer quick fixes. It is to help you think clearly about your life, your history, and the patterns you find yourself repeating, especially the ones you already recognise but cannot shift.
Wendy Illingworth is a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (Applied Psychologist) accredited by the BABCP and EMDR Europe with over thirteen years experience working in both the NHS and private sector as a lead therapist.
Wendy delivers several psychological models including CBT, EMDR , ACT, CFT and DBT. Wendy also offers supervision to psychologists.
Wendy Illingworth is a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (Applied Psychologist) accredited by the BABCP and EMDR Europe with over thirteen years experience working in both the NHS and private sector as a lead therapist.
Wendy delivers several psychological models including CBT, EMDR , ACT, CFT and DBT. Wendy also offers supervision to psychologists.
At The Feel Better Psychological Services we provide psychological therapy to adults, adolescents and their families. All of our clinicians are accredited members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) in the United Kingdom or United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
At The Feel Better Psychological Services we provide psychological therapy to adults, adolescents and their families. All of our clinicians are accredited members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) in the United Kingdom or United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Lindsay Thomson EMDR, CBT Anxiety, Trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I hold a PGDip in CBT and EMDR Therapist.
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
I hold a PGDip in CBT and EMDR Therapist.
Do you struggle with overthinking and feel as if you can't switch your mind off? Do you experience anxiety and low mood, wondering where these feelings come from and how to stop them so you can move forward with your life? Maybe you feel lost, lonely, or stuck, facing one daunting challenge after another. It's normal to struggle at times, and it's okay to seek help. I'm here to listen and help you navigate these difficulties. My mission is to align with your values and assist you in building a better life, fostering hope and providing strategies and equipping you with the tools to empower you through life's ongoing journey.
We draw on CBT, ACT, compassion-focused therapy, EMDR and others, choosing the approach that fits you rather than forcing one method.
We work with adults, teenagers and children across Glasgow, Edinburgh and online. Most people come to us for one of two reasons: they're struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma or relationships and want to feel like themselves again, or they want to know whether they have ADHD or autism and need a proper assessment.
Our team is made up entirely of doctorate-level, HCPC-registered psychologists. We take time to understand what's going on, then match you with the right psychologist and an evidence-based approach. Our assessments follow NICE guidelines and meet the AQAS standard, so you get clear, recognised answers.
We draw on CBT, ACT, compassion-focused therapy, EMDR and others, choosing the approach that fits you rather than forcing one method.
We work with adults, teenagers and children across Glasgow, Edinburgh and online. Most people come to us for one of two reasons: they're struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma or relationships and want to feel like themselves again, or they want to know whether they have ADHD or autism and need a proper assessment.
Our team is made up entirely of doctorate-level, HCPC-registered psychologists. We take time to understand what's going on, then match you with the right psychologist and an evidence-based approach. Our assessments follow NICE guidelines and meet the AQAS standard, so you get clear, recognised answers.
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner .
Are you feeling depressed, or anxious, or even symptoms of PTSD or OCD? I offer therapy for low self esteem, perfectionism, stress management, return to work, worry and sleeping difficulties. I will work with you to help you understand why you are feeling like this, and what is keeping it going. so you can make meaningful life changes. If you are wanting to improve your quality of life, or your motivation, or manage negative thoughts or worries, then get in touch. I will help improve your confidence, manage intrusive or traumatic experiences, face your fears, or manage panic attacks so that you can focus on what is important in life
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner .
Are you feeling depressed, or anxious, or even symptoms of PTSD or OCD? I offer therapy for low self esteem, perfectionism, stress management, return to work, worry and sleeping difficulties. I will work with you to help you understand why you are feeling like this, and what is keeping it going. so you can make meaningful life changes. If you are wanting to improve your quality of life, or your motivation, or manage negative thoughts or worries, then get in touch. I will help improve your confidence, manage intrusive or traumatic experiences, face your fears, or manage panic attacks so that you can focus on what is important in life
I offer an integrative approach using Schema Therapy, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy to help bridge the gap between what you understand logically and what you feel emotionally.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who understand where their difficulties come from, yet still feel stuck. You might know you are good enough, yet not feel it. You may struggle with low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem or a harsh inner critic that affects relationships, work and daily life. I have a special interest in maternal mental health, supporting women with postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, mum guilt, overwhelm or feeling lost in motherhood, as well as difficulties that continue beyond this stage. Whether you are a mum or not, if you feel exhausted, stuck or disconnected from yourself, you are not alone.
I offer an integrative approach using Schema Therapy, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy to help bridge the gap between what you understand logically and what you feel emotionally.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who understand where their difficulties come from, yet still feel stuck. You might know you are good enough, yet not feel it. You may struggle with low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem or a harsh inner critic that affects relationships, work and daily life. I have a special interest in maternal mental health, supporting women with postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, mum guilt, overwhelm or feeling lost in motherhood, as well as difficulties that continue beyond this stage. Whether you are a mum or not, if you feel exhausted, stuck or disconnected from yourself, you are not alone.
I have completed professional training in psychology, CBT, trauma focused cognitive therapy, EMDR, schema therapy, DBT skills and person centred approaches including emotion focussed therapy.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems which are creating difficulties in their lives. These include different types of anxiety, low or fluctuating mood, worry and rumination, stress, complex grief, problems in relationships with others and issues resulting from historic (complex) or more recent traumatic experiences. Focus is given to understanding the nature and origins of problems and how change can occur.
I offer both face to face and online sessions.
I have completed professional training in psychology, CBT, trauma focused cognitive therapy, EMDR, schema therapy, DBT skills and person centred approaches including emotion focussed therapy.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems which are creating difficulties in their lives. These include different types of anxiety, low or fluctuating mood, worry and rumination, stress, complex grief, problems in relationships with others and issues resulting from historic (complex) or more recent traumatic experiences. Focus is given to understanding the nature and origins of problems and how change can occur.
I offer both face to face and online sessions.
I utilise various evidence-based therapies, including CBT, CFT, ACT, EMDR, as well as Experiential therapy, and Schema Therapy.
I work in a flexible and integrative way, guided by your pace and needs. I have experience working across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts and offer culturally sensitive therapy, including working with interpreters where needed. Creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space is central to my practice.
I utilise various evidence-based therapies, including CBT, CFT, ACT, EMDR, as well as Experiential therapy, and Schema Therapy.
I work in a flexible and integrative way, guided by your pace and needs. I have experience working across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts and offer culturally sensitive therapy, including working with interpreters where needed. Creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space is central to my practice.
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR
I specialise in the area of mood and developmental disorders and having worked within adult mental health and SEN services i am also neuro diverse trained including spectrum disorders, emotional issues and complex personalities
As a professional mental health therapist i utilise a range of interventions including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR
I specialise in the area of mood and developmental disorders and having worked within adult mental health and SEN services i am also neuro diverse trained including spectrum disorders, emotional issues and complex personalities
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.