EMDR Therapy London
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps process distressing memories and emotional difficulties.
At Agency, we guide clients in safely reprocessing experiences, reducing emotional intensity, and recalling the past with greater clarity and calm.
Our approach is holistic and integrative, combining EMDR with relational and somatic techniques to support deeper healing.
Each journey is unique, and our aim is to foster lasting change, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of resilience and self-understanding.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps people process difficult or upsetting experiences.
It works with memories that feel “stuck,” allowing them to be understood and experienced in a less distressing way. Using gentle guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they have less emotional impact, helping you feel calmer, more regulated, and better able to move forward.
EMDR therapy is a well-established and effective treatment for trauma and PTSD, recommended by leading organisations such as the World Health Organisation and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Somatic Based Approach
In EMDR, we attend to both the emotional and bodily responses memories evoke. By integrating somatic awareness with attachment dynamics, the nervous system can safely reprocess experiences, reducing emotional intensity and fostering regulation, safety, and a stronger connection to self.
Holistic Approach
Our integrative EMDR approach combines relational, somatic, and evidence-based techniques to address emotional, cognitive, and bodily experiences. This tailored, blended method fosters deeper insight, lasting change, and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
Attachment-Focused Approach
Our EMDR integrates attachment theory, addressing traumatic memories while exploring how early relationships shape emotions and connections. This approach fosters safety, strengthens resilience, and supports a more grounded sense of self.
Why Choose Agency for EMDR Therapy?
At Agency, EMDR is offered within a thoughtful, integrative, and trauma-informed framework. We prioritise safety, relational trust, and nervous system regulation, allowing the work to unfold at a pace that feels supportive and contained.
Our EMDR therapists are experienced in working with both single-event trauma and complex or developmental experiences. By integrating attachment-focused, relational, and somatic approaches alongside EMDR, we tailor therapy to your unique history and needs, supporting deeper, more lasting healing rather than focusing on symptom reduction alone.
Our aim is not just to reduce distress, but to foster meaningful recovery that helps you relate more healthily to yourself, others, and your present-day experience.
EMDR therapists experienced with single-event and complex trauma
Integrative approach combining attachment, relational, and somatic methods
Safe, paced, and trauma-informed sessions supporting nervous system regulation
Focus on meaningful, lasting healing beyond symptom relief
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About Agency
Agency was founded by Christian Walters, an Integrative Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
His commitment to providing a professional, compassionate and safe therapeutic space is shaped both by the profound impact of his own therapeutic journey and by the meaningful change he has witnessed in his clients over the years.
At the heart of Agency is a simple intention:
To support people in moving toward lives that feel more grounded, balanced, and aligned with who they truly are.
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Improved Emotional Regulation
Develop greater calm and stability in daily life
Enhanced Self Awareness
Gain insight into how past experiences influence your present patterns and behaviours.
Faster Symptom Relief
Experience relief from symptoms such as, anxiety, depression, flashbacks or intrusive thoughts.
Increase Resilience and Empowerment
Address both emotional and physical aspects of trauma for lasting well being.
Process painful memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional and physical reactions
Reduced Emotional Distress
A Stronger Sense Of Agency
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EMDR Therapy - FAQ’s
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories. It reduces the emotional intensity of past experiences, helping you feel calmer and more integrated.
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EMDR uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess memories. It works with how events are stored in the mind and body, allowing past experiences to be integrated more adaptively.
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EMDR therapy can support people experiencing PTSD, Complex PTSD, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addictions, phobias, any distressing memories and symptoms linked to disturbing events.
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Not necessarily. EMDR therapy does not require detailed verbal recounting of trauma. The focus is on how memories are experienced in the present and allowing the brain to process them safely.
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The number of EMDR sessions varies depending on your experiences, goals and pace. Some people notice changes within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer term work, particularly when addressing complex or developmental trauma. We will regularly review the work together and move at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for you.
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Yes. EMDR is an evidence based therapy that is widely recognised as an effective treatment for trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. It is recommended by organisations such as the World Health Organisation and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and is used internationally within trauma informed clinical practice.
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EMDR works directly with the emotional and physical imprint of memories, not just the story itself. It can produce faster relief from distress while supporting long-term emotional and relational healing.
Central East London Location
Brickfields
37 Cremer Street
London
E2 8HD
Shoreditch | Dalston | The City
Hackney | Islington | Tower Hamlets
With easy access to
Directly opposite Hoxton Overground
Short walk from Liverpool Street & Old Street tube stations
Direct access to buses on Kingsland Rd & Hackney Rd.
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If you’re looking for EMDR therapy in London or online or would like guidance on what approach may be right for you, we are here to support you.
Our Services
Psychotherapy
A supportive, integrative space to explore challenges, gain insight, and create meaningful change at your own pace.
Trauma Therapy
A structured evidence-based approach to processing trauma, supporting emotional, physical, relational and nervous system healing.
Somatic Therapy
A body-centred approach supporting nervous system regulation, helping to process emotions, release tension and work with the lasting imprints of trauma.