When children have repeated failed experiences or upsetting experiences they can lose a sense of control over their lives that can result in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Behavioural issues

I often use play therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy. EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment that is effective for resolving emotional difficulties caused by disturbing, difficult or frightening life experiences. Events such as accidents, abuse, or other frightening experiences are traumatic and influence a child’s daily life. These memories can then become “stuck” in their mind and body and disrupt how they function for instance: nightmares, being more emotional clingy or avoidant and or having physical pain that the doctor cannot establish a cause for and wonders if it is psychosomatic.

EMDR helps to resolve troubling thoughts and feelings related to distressing memories so that children can return to their normal developmental tasks and prior coping levels.