Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment
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At Your Counselling, we proudly offer EMDR therapy in Calgary as part of our comprehensive trauma-informed services. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a clinically proven therapy designed to help people reprocess distressing experiences, especially those related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and grief.
If you’re searching for affordable, trusted EMDR therapy in Calgary, our trauma-trained clinicians are here to support you — whether you prefer in-person sessions downtown or the convenience of secure virtual therapy across Alberta.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy is a structured, phase-based psychotherapy that helps individuals access and reprocess unhealed memories that may be contributing to emotional distress. This approach was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro and is now endorsed by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and American Psychological Association (APA).
Through guided bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds), EMDR helps the brain process painful or unresolved memories, allowing clients to move forward without being “stuck” in past trauma.
What can EMDR Help with?
EMDR therapy is highly effective for individuals experiencing:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex trauma or childhood trauma
- Panic attacks and phobias
- Emotional dysregulation and anxiety disorders
- Flashbacks, nightmares, and sleep issues
- Sexual assault, abuse, or relationship violence
- Medical trauma, chronic pain, or accident recovery
- Low self-esteem or self-limiting beliefs
- First responder trauma or workplace critical incidents
What to Expect in EMDR Sessions
EMDR follows a structured, eight-phase treatment model, ensuring that care is safe, comprehensive, and tailored to each client’s needs:
- History-taking & treatment planning
- Preparation & resourcing — building tools for emotional safety
- Target identification — selecting specific memories or triggers
- Desensitization — using bilateral stimulation to reduce distress
- Cognitive installation — reinforcing positive beliefs
- Body scan — releasing physical symptoms of trauma
- Closure — ensuring stability and readiness to continue
- Re-evaluation — tracking progress across sessions
Each EMDR session is collaborative, paced carefully, and focused on long-term emotional wellbeing. It is not hypnosis, nor does it require full disclosure of every traumatic detail.
How EMDR Works Differently from Talk Therapy
Traditional therapy often focuses on insight, reflection, and conscious processing. EMDR goes a step further by working directly with the brain’s adaptive information processing system—allowing deeper emotional integration and quicker symptom reduction.
Clients often report experiencing shifts in how they feel, think, and respond to old triggers after just a few sessions. For many, EMDR therapy provides relief when other modalities have failed to fully resolve trauma.
Your Counselling’s Approach to EMDR in Calgary
At Your Counselling, we are proud to integrate EMDR therapy into our trauma services, ensuring care that is:
Clinically sound and evidence-based
- Available in Calgary and online across Alberta
- Flexible – with day, evening, and weekend appointments
- Affordable, with direct billing to most insurance providers
- Safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed
Our EMDR-trained clinicians offer compassionate support tailored to each individual’s pace and capacity. Whether you are exploring healing for the first time or continuing long-term trauma work, our space is judgment-free and built for your growth.
Learn More About EMDR Therapy
For those curious about the science and global recognition of EMDR, here are some reputable sources: