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: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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.
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
Thinking of trying EMDR?
As an “EMDR Practitioner”, qualified to work with adults and children, EMDR is one of the therapies I offer. Whilst it was originally developed for helping people to overcome traumatic experiences, it has since been found to be effective in treating a wide range of other concerns including: The first stage of EMDR therapy involves… Continue reading Thinking of trying EMDR?