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Therapy Intensives

Highly specialised therapy intensives using EMDR, mindfulness and other somatic approaches 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.

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.

EMDR Intensives in London | UK

This is exactly where Therapy Intensives come in.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-established, clinically-backed psychological approach for trauma-related difficulties.

But here’s what most people don’t know:

Traditional therapy 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.

What exactly happens in a therapy intensive?

Intensives usually start at 90 mins and can be in blocks of 3-4 sessions across 2-6 weeks. Each intensive is fully tailored to your needs, allowing for a personalised approach that supports healing, and meaningful progress.

Therapy Intensives involve extended, structured sessions that follow the standard eight-phase EMDR protocol.

Work includes history taking and preparation, identification of treatment targets, bilateral stimulation to support memory reprocessing, installation of adaptive beliefs, body scan, and closure.

Sessions are carefully paced, with ongoing assessment of nervous system regulation and integration throughout.

Is an intensive right for me?

An intensive is ideal for you if the traditional model of weekly therapy feels limiting

  • You want to dive deeper into therapeutic work without the interruption of time and content that spans across a week

  • You can’t easily fit weekly therapy into your schedules (lawyers, doctors, pilots, busy parents)

  • You don’t want to wait months or years to feel better.

  • Want to work with a trauma specialist but don’t want to give up working with your regular therapist (yes, you can do an intensive alongside working with your current therapist) 

How is a therapy intensive more efficient and cost effective than weekly therapy?

For many people, traditional weekly therapy simply isn’t enough to make the changes they want quickly and confidently.

That’s because a lot of time in weekly therapy is spent on setup, updates, and stabilising, rather than deep processing.

Therapy Intensive Options

Option 1

Half-Day Intensive (3 hours)

A structured, in-depth intensive designed for meaningful therapeutic progress within a contained timeframe.

  • This option may be suitable if:

    • You are working with a specific memory, relational experience, or therapeutic focus

    • You have already completed preparatory or stabilisation work (with me or elsewhere)

    • You want to deepen existing therapy or consolidate previous EMDR work

    • Time, capacity, or circumstances make a multi-week intensive less accessible

    • You benefit from sustained therapeutic focus rather than shorter weekly sessions

    This format is not intended for crisis support or for working with highly complex, unprocessed trauma without prior preparation

  • Pre-Intensive Consultation (20 minutes)

    A brief video consultation to assess suitability, clarify therapeutic goals, and ensure the intensive format is clinically appropriate.

    Preparation & Focus Setting

    Before processing begins, time is dedicated to:

    • Clarifying the therapeutic focus and target memories

    • Establishing emotional regulation and grounding strategies

    • Ensuring sufficient stability and readiness for EMDR processing

    EMDR Processing (Approx. 2–2.5 Hours)

    The core of the intensive involves extended EMDR processing, using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or other methods) to support adaptive integration of targeted material.

    The work may focus on:

    • A specific traumatic or relational memory

    • Attachment-related experiences

    • Present-day triggers linked to earlier experiences

    Breaks are built in as needed, and pacing is continually adjusted in response to your nervous system.

    Integration & Closing

    The final part of the session focuses on:

    • Meaning-making and integration of therapeutic shifts

    • Supporting regulation following processing

    • Identifying immediate aftercare and next steps

Option 2

4-Week Intensive Program: Healing Childhood Trauma & Inner Child Work

Designed for individuals who have experienced childhood trauma or ongoing relationship difficulties that span multiple contexts.

  • This format may be appropriate when:

    • Early experiences in family or caregiving systems continue to impact adult relationships

    • Patterns of relational trauma or attachment difficulties repeat across contexts

    • Clients need structured support to work through multiple, layered memories

    • Integration of therapeutic insights into present-day relationships and life choices is important

    • Weekly therapy sessions alone are not sufficient to process deep, ongoing patterns

  • Free Consultation – 20-Minute Introductory Video Call

    A brief consultation to understand your goals, history, and current difficulties, and to assess whether an EMDR intensive is clinically appropriate for you.

    Intake Session – 1 Hour

    A comprehensive intake exploring developmental history, attachment patterns, relational experiences, and current symptoms. This session informs a clear, individualised treatment plan.

    Intensive Preparation Workbook

    You will receive a structured preparation workbook to complete before processing begins. This supports emotional readiness, strengthens resourcing, and helps clarify key themes and memories we will work with during the intensive.

    Week 1: Assessment & Preparation

    This phase focuses on:

    • Identifying core attachment and relational patterns

    • Mapping early experiences and memory networks

    • Establishing emotional regulation and stabilisation strategies

    • Collaboratively shaping the EMDR treatment focus

    Week 2: EMDR Intensives 1 & 2 (90 minutes each)

    Two extended EMDR processing sessions addressing:

    • Childhood and attachment-related memories

    • Relational trauma linked to present-day difficulties

    • Repeating emotional or interpersonal patterns

    Bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or other methods) is used to support adaptive trauma processing within a safe therapeutic frame.

    Week 3: EMDR Intensives 3 & 4 (90 minutes each)

    Continued processing and integration, allowing:

    • Deeper engagement with layered or interconnected memories

    • Shifts in emotional responses, beliefs, and relational expectations

    • Increased flexibility and capacity in current relationships

    Week 4: Follow-Up & Integration Session – 1 Hour

    The final session focuses on:

    • Consolidating changes and insights

    • Supporting emotional regulation after intensive processing

    • Integrating therapeutic shifts into daily life and relationships

    • Discussing next steps for ongoing support, if needed

Reach out to book an intro call

Our EMDR intensive packages range from £900 - £1500, depending on the type of package, format and number of sessions.

The value of an intensive is equivalent to multiple weeks of therapy/coaching, due to the focused & accelerated nature of intensive work. Intensives held over the weekend may have different rates. Returning or existing clients have different rates.

Session are offered both online and in person in London, providing flexibility to suit your needs.

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

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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.

What People Are Saying

  • "After years of battling with anxiety, depression, and relationship troubles, I decided to seek professional therapy. I’m so glad I did since my sessions with Raisa have changed my life. She has been important in my personal growth and recovery as I take control of my life and become the person I always wanted to be. I heartily suggest her services to anyone looking for high-quality therapeutic care".

  • "From the outset, Raisa's warmth and empathy created a safe and welcoming space, allowing me to comfortably share personal thoughts and concerns. I left each session feeling not only heard but also equipped with practical tools to implement positive changes in my life. 
I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist."

  • "I began therapy during a time when my life felt like it was falling apart. After nearly a year of therapy with Raisa, I’ve seen remarkable improvements in myself. Overall, I can’t recommend therapy enough. It has been the single most valuable investment in my mental health, and I’m incredibly grateful for the growth and understanding I’ve gained through these sessions."

  • “Her unique combination of empathy, patience, and practical guidance sets her apart, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those fortunate enough to work with her. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to benefit from her expertise, and I want others to experience the same transformation and growth that she has facilitated in my life.”

  • "In mid-2022, I found myself at rock bottom, barely hanging onto life. A friend recommended Raisa, and her therapy sessions became a major turning point for me. I never expected to process and accept grief, rediscover myself, and realize my untapped potential. I'm profoundly thankful to Raisa for guiding me through what may have been the worst period of my life."

Clinicians offering Therapy Intensives

  • Raisa Luther

    Clinical Psychologist

If this resonated with you, we 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.

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FAQs about therapy intensives

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Yes - we can tailor the structure based on your needs. For example, you may start with weekly therapy and integrate a trauma intensive late

  • 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.

  • 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.

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