Therapist Ottawa informational guide
EMDR in Ottawa
Learn about an approach some trained practitioners use when working with distressing experiences and memories. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
EMDR is an approach some trained practitioners use when working with distressing experiences and memories. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through careful preparation, attention to pacing, and a protocol-informed process when appropriate. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include discussion, preparation and check-ins; a practitioner should explain each stage and obtain ongoing consent. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
What training do you have, and how do you decide whether this approach is appropriate to discuss?