Friday 20th March 2026.

ONLINE via Zoom and CATCH-UP for 28 days.

Event Times: 10.00am – 4.00pm GMT (London)/ 11.00am – 5.00pm CET (Paris)/ 5.00am – 11.00am EST (New York).

Tickets: £115 or £99 (full ticketing information at the end of this listing).

Please note that this workshop will be delivered on a Friday.

Summary: An introduction to the principles and practice of EMDR therapy.

*EMDR Therapy: An Introduction*

Event Description:

This one-day workshop offers clinicians an engaging introduction to the principles and practice of EMDR therapy. It is ideal for those wishing to familiarise themselves with EMDR and how it works, as well as for anyone considering undertaking the full, standard EMDR training (7 days).

EMDR is a trans-diagnostic, integrative psychotherapy recommended by the World Health Organisation (2013) and NICE (2007) for the treatment of psychological trauma, with an expanding evidence base supporting its use for other mental health conditions. Rather than asking “does it work?”, the focus is now on “how does it work?” and “how can I integrate it into my practice?”.

When traumatic or disturbing experiences are not fully processed, they can remain “stuck” in the brain in their original, state-specific form. When triggered, they can intrude on current functioning — creating distress, intense emotions, and the sense of reliving the event. EMDR supports the brain’s natural capacity to process such experiences, often within a shorter timescale than other therapies. After successful EMDR processing, the event can be remembered without the same emotional charge.

In this workshop, you will be introduced to:

• How traumatic experiences are encoded in the brain and body, and how they can intrude on daily life.
• Why talking therapies alone may have limitations in resolving these memories.
• How EMDR can facilitate the effective re-processing of traumatic or distressing events towards an adaptive resolution.
• An overview of the symptoms of trauma and PTSD.
• The Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model that underpins EMDR.
• The 8-phase, 3-pronged approach of EMDR, illustrated with case examples from single incident trauma, complex PTSD, and developmental trauma.
• A practical stabilisation technique (‘Safe/Calm Place’) that you can use with clients and for your own self-care.

The workshop will be delivered through illustrated presentations, video demonstrations, case discussions, and opportunities for questions.

Please note: This is not a qualifying training. To become an EMDR therapist, you must complete the standard accredited training. Details of EMDR Europe/EMDR Association accredited trainers are available from the EMDR Association UK website.

Trainer:

Dr Ines Santos is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma and complex trauma, with over 20 years’ experience in the NHS. Her career includes working at the Traumatic Stress Service, Maudsley Hospital, and as Trauma Lead for Brighton and Hove Assessment & Treatment Service. She is an EMDR Consultant and Trainer and has been practising EMDR for over 25 years.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Online Workshop: This workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Bookings close 24 hours before the start of the workshop , and joining details will be sent to all delegates after bookings close (the Thursday before the workshop between 2pm and 6pm). Please note that by booking a ticket for this workshop, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions for Zoom events, so please read through them carefully before making your purchase.

Catch-up:  This workshop will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed out to all delegates on the Thursday AFTER the event. This recording will then be available to view in your own time for 28 days. Full details are included in emails sent to delegates. After this time the recording will no longer be available, so if you are planning to use the catch-up function, please ensure that you have adequate time to view the recording within this time frame.

Discounted Ticket Price – £99 

Available until Saturday 21st February 2026, subject to limited availability. Pick this ticket if you are on a reduced income or a student counsellor/psychotherapist.

Standard Ticket Price – £115

Available until 11am on Thursday 19th March 2026 when bookings close, subject to limited availability. Pick this ticket if you can afford to pay this, or if all the discounted tickets have been sold.

*Please be aware there are a limited number of tickets at each price point, including where a Super Early Bird ticket price is offered*

Please note that the use of the new subscriber code is limited for each workshop and when the maximum number is reached the code will no longer work.

Ticket Payment: 

Bookings must be paid for either via Paypal, Credit/debit card (via Paypal, no Paypal account required), or bank transfer. All payments via bank transfer must be made by 11am on Thursday 19th March 2026 to secure your place! 

CPD Certificates: 

All delegates will be supplied with a CPD Certificate. This will be available after completing a short feedback survey, the link for which will be sent out on the Thursday AFTER the workshop takes place.