EMDR Therapy in Guildford & Farnham
Evidence-based trauma therapy with a 25-year experienced Clinical Therapist. EMDR for PTSD, single-incident trauma, complex trauma, anxiety and phobias rooted in past events. In-person sessions in Guildford and Farnham, Surrey. Online sessions across the UK.
EMDR Therapy can help with:
PTSD and complex PTSD
Single-incident trauma (accident, assault, medical event, bereavement)
Childhood trauma and adverse experiences
Birth trauma
Phobias with a clear traumatic origin
Panic attacks linked to past events
Performance anxiety with a specific triggering incident
Grief that has become stuck
Chronic anxiety where talking therapy alone has not resolved it
EMDR is recommended by NICE, the World Health Organisation, and the UK National Health Service as a first-line treatment for PTSD.
What EMDR therapy in Guildford & Farnham actually is……
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a specialised psychological therapy designed to help the brain process traumatic memories that have become stuck and stop them from driving anxiety, flashbacks, hypervigilance and avoidance in the present.
Distressing events are sometimes not fully processed at the time they happen. They remain stored in the nervous system in their original form and continue to be triggered by present-day events that resemble them. EMDR uses gentle, structured bilateral stimulation, usually eye movements or tapping, alongside a precise clinical protocol to help the brain finally complete the processing it could not do at the time.
You do not need to re-tell every detail. You do not need to relive the event. EMDR works in a structured, controlled way that keeps you safe and grounded throughout.
Clinical Hypnotherapy Guildford Farnham
Why clients choose to work with me for EMDR therapy...
I am Andrea A. Smith, a Clinical Therapist with 25 years of clinical practice across the NHS, CBT, clinical hypnotherapy and EMDR.
25 years of clinical experience, including senior NHS roles
EMDR-trained clinician
Registered Member: NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Registered Member: British Psychological Society
Registered Member: CNHC
Trained in CBT, Clinical Hypnotherapy and EMDR, trauma work is often most effective when these are combined
Over 2,500 clients supported through anxiety, trauma, burnout and PTSD
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Trauma work needs more than a single tool. Because I am qualified in EMDR, CBT, and clinical hypnotherapy, your sessions are tailored to exactly what your nervous system needs: stabilisation, processing, and integration, rather than being limited to a single approach.
What happens in a first session…..
Your first session is a 60-minute clinical assessment. We talk through what has brought you in, your history, and what you would like to be different. With trauma work in particular, the first phase is about stabilisation, making sure you have the resources and groundedness to process what comes next. We do not rush this.
Active EMDR processing usually begins in session two or three, once we have agreed on the plan. You remain in full control throughout. If anything feels too much, we slow down or pause: your safety is the priority at every step.
Fees, sessions, and location.
Sessions: 60 minutes (some EMDR sessions extend to 90 minutes, agreed in advance)
Location: In-person clinic rooms in Guildford and Farnham, Surrey
Online sessions: Available across the UK via secure video
Fees: decided after we have the phone call
Free initial consultation: 15-minute phone or video call
Single-incident trauma may resolve in 6–12 sessions. Complex or developmental trauma takes longer. We agree on the right structure for your assessment.
Andrea is one of the most intuitive, kind, patient and caring people I have ever met. I can say with 100% confidence you will be in good hands. Her tools and gentile guidance helped me learn self-confidence, self-worth, how to unblock myself and how to lead a whole and fulfilling life. Now I feel so much better and my whole outlook and my life has changed. Give her a Call and you will see your life change.
I enjoyed our sessions and found them healing and transformative. My sessions with Andrea were extremely helpful. Andrea is an incredible listener, professional and non-judgemental life coach. I would certainly return if the need arose and that I can contact her anytime. She is kind, compassionate, empathetic with invaluable tools and knowledge that I will continue to use. Try Clinical Hypnotherapy.
After just one session I left feeling amazing & what's more these changes continued for days to come. With each session I found myself feeling stronger & better. Before, I felt miserable, constantly exhausted from my nightmares, always worrying, stressed & feeling insecure; unable to be present in the moment & enjoy my life. Andrea taught me to relax for the first time in ages & gave me tools to help me deal with my stress & anxiety.
Common questions about EMDR Therapy in Guildford & Farham
Do I have to talk in detail about the trauma?
No. One reason many clients prefer EMDR to traditional talking therapy is that you do not need to describe everything that happened in detail. EMDR works on the memory itself, not on its retelling.
Is EMDR safe?
Yes, when delivered by a properly trained clinician. EMDR is recommended by NICE, the WHO, and the NHS for trauma and PTSD. We move at the pace your nervous system can handle, and we begin with stabilisation before any processing work.
How many sessions will I need?
Single-incident trauma (one accident, one event) often resolves in 6–12 sessions. Complex or childhood trauma takes longer. We discuss your specific situation at your assessment and agree on a plan.
Does EMDR work online?
Yes. There is now a strong evidence base for online EMDR, and I deliver it remotely with the same protocols and safety measures used in person.
What if I do not know what my trauma is?
Many clients come to EMDR because chronic anxiety, panic or low mood has not responded to other therapies, and they suspect something earlier is involved, even if they cannot name it. The assessment helps us identify what your nervous system is holding.
Also offered at the clinic.
EMDR is often most effective when combined with the other modalities I am qualified in:
Clinical Hypnotherapy in Guildford & Farnham: for anxiety, phobias, sleep, habits
CBT Therapist in Guildford & Farnham: for anxiety, fears, stress, depression, OCD, panic attacks and fear of spiders or fear of flying
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Ready to begin?
Book a free 15-minute consultation, no obligation, no pressure. We will talk through what is going on, and you can decide if working together feels right.