EMDR Trauma Intensives in Stanmore and across London
90-minute therapy intensives using EMDR for clients ready to move beyond insight and into integration.
“I’m saying the right things, but nothing’s changing.”
Is talk therapy not working for you?
You’re successful on paper. You’re doing all the right things.
Maybe you’ve been in therapy for years. You’ve read the books. You’ve journaled. You’ve done the inner work…
But somehow, you're still haunted by the same core wounds.
You feel triggered in relationships - like you’re stuck in an endless loop of anxiety, overthinking, or emotional shutdown.
You struggle to trust, to feel safe, to relax around others.
And deep down, a part of you still wonders if something’s “broken” inside.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone - and you’re not broken. You’re likely carrying unprocessed trauma from your childhood, your relationships, or early attachment wounds.
And no amount of talk therapy alone can truly heal what your nervous system hasn’t had the chance to fully process.
Let’s Talk About Why This Happens
(And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Childhood and attachment trauma isn’t just something you remember—it lives in your body.
It's why you keep reacting the way you do, even when your mind knows better.
When you were younger, you may not have had the safety, tools, or support to fully process the pain, neglect, or fear you experienced. So your brain did what it had to do: it stored that trauma.
But now, as an adult, that stored trauma is showing up in your relationships, your self-worth, your boundaries, your body—and it’s exhausting.
You might find yourself asking:
Why do I shut down or panic when someone gets close?
Why do I feel like I’m “too much” or “not enough”?
Why can’t I move past the pain of things that happened so long ago?
The answer? Because your nervous system still thinks it’s happening.
And unless you give your brain and body the chance to process those old survival responses, you’ll keep feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, shame, fear, or disconnect.
That’s Where Therapy Intensives Come In
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess stuck trauma—without having to talk about every painful detail.
It’s backed by over 30 years of research and endorsed by the World Health Organization, the American Psychological Association, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a top treatment for trauma and PTSD.
But here’s what most people don’t know:
Traditional EMDR (in weekly sessions) is incredibly effective—but it can take months or years to get through deeper trauma.
Therapy Intensives using EMDR, on the other hand, compress weeks or months of therapy into just a few days—giving you a powerful head start on healing.
Imagine what’s possible when you don’t have to pause your healing after 50 minutes. When you have the time, safety, and space to go deep without interruption.
What Happens in a Therapy Intensive?
Every intensive is tailored to you. We start with a deep intake and co-create a treatment plan based on your goals and history. Then, we meet for 90 minutes over 4-6 sessions or as needed.
This allows your brain to stay in the healing process longer, process more, and create lasting change in a shorter time frame.
What clients report:
Feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace—often after just one day
The ability to set boundaries, trust themselves, and feel safer in relationships
Processing things they never thought they could
More healing in one weekend than years of therapy
EMDR Intensives
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90-Minute Mini-Intensive
Best for:
• A single triggering event
• Deepening existing therapy work
• Short-term support with integration tools
Structure:
🔹 Grounding & goal-setting
🔹 EMDR, inner child work, or somatic resourcing
🔹 Integration + next steps
Ideal for one-time support or returning clients needing depth without a long commitment.
Investment: £240
Half-Day Intensive (3–4 Hours)
Best for:
• Early attachment and nervous system work
• Grief, anxiety, or emotional processing
Structure:
✅ Hour 1: Grounding & intention-setting
✅ Hour 2: EMDR, somatic, or inner child work
✅ Hour 3: Integration with mindfulness and reflection tools
Includes optional follow-up and written prompts to support continued healing.
Investment: £625
Full-Day Intensive (7 Hours across 2 days)
Best for:
• Healing childhood trauma or attachment injuries
• Working with dissociative patterns or body-based trauma responses
• Developing a compassionate, internal relationship with younger parts of self
Structure:
✅ Hour 1: Grounding & intention-setting
✅ Hour 2: EMDR, somatic, or inner child work
✅ Hour 3: Integration with mindfulness and reflection tools
Investment: £1,260
Flexible payment plans are available upon request.
3-Month Plan: at just £420/month
6-Month Plan: at just £210/month
No additional fees. Payment is securely processed via Stripe.
Session are offered both online and in person in London, providing flexibility to suit your needs. Our practice is registered with several major insurance providers, including AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA, and BUPA.
You may be able to use your insurance to cover part or all of your therapy costs. If you have any questions about using insurance or need guidance on the process, please get in touch.
Therapy intensives can actually be more cost-effective than traditional weekly therapy.
EMDR Therapy Options: Standard Sessions vs. Therapy Intensives
Therapy Intensive
60 - 120 minute sessions
Typically across 2 days
Total investment £1,260, with flexible payment plans available
Short-term, immersive. Ideal for focused reprocessing of one or more specific trauma memories
Accelerated change in one weekend
Best suited for clients with good coping skills, stability, and readiness for focused trauma work
Ideal for those who may have had long-term therapy before
Standard Therapy Session
Weekly or bi-weekly 50-minute sessions
Typically across 4–6 months or longer
Total estimated cost varies (often £1,500–£3,000+)
Weekly time commitment.
Ideal for clients needing gradual processing of trauma or complex PTSD
Best suited for clients managing ongoing emotional dysregulation or multiple layers of trauma
Trauma intensives are not recommended for clients in acute crisis, with recent hospitalization, dissociation issues, or lacking internal safety and support. Weekly EMDR is better suited for complex or destabilizing trauma histories.
A therapy intensive is like a Disney FastPass: it gives you VIP access to skip the long waitlists of traditional therapy and fast-track your healing journey.
This Is for You If…
You’ve already done therapy - but still feel stuck
You’re emotionally exhausted and don’t want to keep “managing” your pain
You’re ready for deep, focused healing- without dragging it out for months
You’re dealing with childhood, relational, or attachment wounds that still affect your present
You do not have to live your life in emotional survival mode.
You do not have to keep repeating the same patterns in your relationships.
And you don’t have to spend years in therapy to start feeling better.
If this resonated with you, I invite you to book a free 20-minute consult. We’ll talk through what’s going on for you, answer your questions, and see if an EMDR intensive is the right fit.
Testimonals
FAQs about therapy intensives
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Therapy intensives are extended therapy sessions designed to help you process and heal from distressing or traumatic experiences in a focused, concentrated way. Instead of weekly sessions, intensives allow us to dive deeper over 90 minutes- helping you make meaningful progress in a shorter timeframe.
I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) as the primary modality during these intensives, allowing for targeted and effective trauma reprocessing in a safe, supported space.
They’re ideal if you’re feeling stuck, want to work through a specific issue more efficiently, or prefer a more immersive approach to trauma healing. -
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy used to help process and heal from traumatic or distressing experiences. It works by helping the brain reprocess stuck memories using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, allowing emotional healing to occur naturally.
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If you're ready for deep work and have a clear goal or trauma you'd like to address, an EMDR intensive may be a good fit. It's also great for busy professionals or individuals who find weekly sessions hard to commit to. A consultation call will help us decide the best approach for your needs.
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You can schedule a free 20 minute consultation through my website. We’ll discuss your goals, assess whether EMDR or an intensive format is right for you, and go through what to expect in the process.
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EMDR has a strong research base. Studies show that EMDR intensives can lead to significant reductions in PTSD, anxiety, and depression within days, with outcomes comparable to or exceeding those of months of weekly therapy (Greenwald et al., 2021; van Woudenberg et al., 2018). Intensives have also been associated with lower dropout rates and improved emotional stability throughout the treatment process (Zarate et al., 2022).
EMDR has proven especially effective in complex or treatment-resistant cases, such as developmental trauma, grief, and attachment wounds (Wesson & Gould, 2009; de Roos et al., 2011). Recognized by the World Health Organization, American Psychological Association, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a gold-standard treatment for PTSD (WHO, 2013; APA, 2017; VA/DoD, 2017), EMDR continues to show efficacy across diverse populations and clinical settings (Lee & Cuijpers, 2013).
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Yes, EMDR can be done effectively online using secure platforms and modified techniques. Many clients find online EMDR just as impactful, especially when comfort and convenience are important.
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Yes - we can tailor the structure based on your needs. For example, you may start with weekly therapy and integrate a trauma intensive late
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If price is the only barrier, don’t worry, I offer flexible payment plans for intensive packages. I am also registered with several insurers across the UK including BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Cigna and WPA, meaning you may be able to claim back almost 100% of your therapy costs. Please reach out to discuss.
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Yes, in most cases, clients who pay for therapy through insurance are able to get between 60 - 80% of the cost covered. Reach out to me to discuss.