Integral Eye Movement Technique
You don't have to revisit every detail of your experiences to create change
Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) is a gentle, non-disclosure approach that can help reduce the emotional impact of distressing memories, unwanted emotional responses and unhelpful patterns. Unlike some therapeutic approaches, you don't need to describe traumatic experiences in detail for the therapy to be effective.
IEMT can be helpful for trauma, anxiety, grief, phobias, low mood and other difficulties where past experiences continue to affect life in the present. It works by helping the brain process emotional memories differently, reducing their intensity and creating space for new ways of responding.
I incorporate IEMT into my counselling practice when it feels appropriate for the individual. It is one of several approaches I use as part of a trauma-informed way of working, always tailored to your needs and introduced at a pace that feels safe for you.
How does IEMT work?
Our life experiences shape the way we think, feel and respond to the world around us. Sometimes, difficult memories or emotional experiences can continue to influence us long after the event has passed, leaving us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or reacting in ways we don't fully understand.
Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) uses guided eye movements to help the brain process the emotional impact of these experiences differently. Rather than removing memories, IEMT aims to reduce the intensity of the emotional response connected to them, allowing you to remember what happened without feeling as emotionally overwhelmed.
One of the unique aspects of IEMT is that you do not need to describe painful experiences in detail. We work gently and at a pace that feels safe for you, with the aim of helping you experience greater emotional freedom and more choice in how you respond to life's challenges.
If you would like to find out whether IEMT may be right for you, please get in touch for an informal chat.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07449339151 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07449339151 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07449339151 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Frequently asked questions
Counselling is a safe space for you to explore you as a whole, including your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, helping you to understand certain aspects of you and significant others in your life, the main focus being on you. Working through your fears, anxieties, grief.
Each session is 50 minutes (Therapeutic hour).
Ideally weekly on the same day/time. This is in order for the therapeutic relationship to establish and you to begin to trust your therapist. Also, to gain the most from sessions, feeling comfortable to express and explore how you are feeling.
We offer short- and long-term sessions, depending on what you are hoping to gain. You can speak with your therapist in the first session about your needs and requirements. There are no fixed number of sessions, you are in control and can end whenever you feel appropriate. We would request notice prior to ending so we can end the therapeutic relationship accordingly.
It will as long as it is safe to do so, we have a legal and ethical obligation to break confidentiality if we feel you are of harm to yourself or others, particularly children or vulnerable adults. As well as any serious criminal activity, such as an act of terrorism. Child protection or money laundering.
Of course, if you need to change an appointment day/time. If you feel you are in need of urgent help, then please call 999 or contact Samaritans on 116 123 if you need to speak to someone in-between sessions.
My location
My practice is based in Brentwood, Romford and Barkingside.
In addition to providing face-to-face therapy, I also offer online sessions via Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Contact me to find out more about how online therapy works.
Fees & availability
Sessions are 50 minutes, ideally weekly, and my fee is £90 - £120 per session. I offer a limited amount of concessions, please message me to find out more. There is a 48 hour cancellation policy, otherwise full fee is required.
Mental Health Helplines:
Urgent support
In an emergency call 111 or 999
Samaritans – 24/7 helpline 116 123 or email
Childline – Private and confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. Call 0800 11111 or One-to-one online chat with a counsellor
Papyrus Prevention of young suicide – Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967
The Silver Line – Free confidential helpline run by Age UK, for older people. Call 0800 4 70 80 90