Hope for FND: How Psychological Therapies Can Empower You is a blog post created for UK FND Awareness Day 2025. In it, I share a new video exploring therapies, practical tools, and resources that can help people living with Functional Neurological Disorder. If you’re navigating FND or supporting someone who is, this post — and the video — is here to remind you that you’re not alone and that there is always hope.
Tag: EMDR
Healing Grief with EMDR and ACT Therapy: A Path to Recovery
Grief is a universal experience, yet it affects each of us in deeply personal ways. Whether from the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or another life transition, grief can sometimes feel overwhelming and unending. While time can ease the pain, certain therapies can actively help us process grief in a healthier, more meaningful way.
Two powerful, evidence-based approaches—EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)—offer unique ways to navigate grief, heal from loss, and rebuild a life that honors both your pain and your growth.
Dropping Anchor: Simple Grounding for Life’s Storms
In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety can feel like uninvited companions. When life throws challenges your way, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or untethered. That’s where the “dropping anchor” technique comes in – a powerful yet simple mindfulness and grounding exercise designed to help you regain stability and come back into the… Continue reading Dropping Anchor: Simple Grounding for Life’s Storms
Using EMDR to Tackle Future Anxiety: The Flashforward and Future Template Techniques
When most people think of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, they often associate it with healing past traumas. While EMDR is indeed renowned for its transformative power in processing distressing memories, its applications extend far beyond the past. One of its most innovative uses is addressing anxiety and fear about future events through… Continue reading Using EMDR to Tackle Future Anxiety: The Flashforward and Future Template Techniques
Easy Relaxation: The 4 Elements
The video introduces a simple relaxation technique called the 4 elements, designed for stress reduction and grounding. It consists of four stages: EARTH (grounding), AIR (breathing), WATER (enhancing relaxation), and FIRE (visualizing a safe space). Practicing regularly improves ease of use and effectiveness in various situations.
I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner
I am officially an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner in EMDR. I am chuffed to now be Accredited, having practised EMDR since becoming an EMDR Practitioner in 2021.