EMDR: proven effective trauma treatment

Traumatic experiences can profoundly affect how you feel and function. For trauma treatment, EMDR is one of the most widely used and effective methods, with a solid scientific foundation.

What is EMDR?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. During treatment you recall a memory of the distressing experience while simultaneously taxing your working memory — for example by moving your eyes back and forth. As a result, the memory is stored again less vividly and with less emotional charge.

Fast results

For single-incident trauma (one distressing event), EMDR works fast: in many cases a few sessions are enough. You still remember what happened, but feel more emotional distance from the memory, which changes its influence on your daily life.

EMDR can also be an intensive treatment. The psychologists at Mulder & Van Schie also pay attention to the emotions that can come with it and how to cope with them.

Book an introduction

Our licensed psychologists treat with EMDR at our locations in Amsterdam West, Amsterdam Zuid, Haarlem and Utrecht. EMDR is also available online via video call. The introduction is by phone and does not commit you to anything — no referral letter needed yet.