The following are genuine, authentic testimonials from clients receiving EMDR (eye movement desensitisation reprocessing therapy). Due to the nature of people's life experiences, these testimonials are anonymous.

 

Female, 45

"I have been fascinated by EMDR therapy since discovering it's benefits and success rates in a book I had read about trauma. I really wanted to try it myself for various reasons, but was reluctant to try it because I like to go by recommendation. I was so pleased when I heard that Kate was offering this therapy because I couldn't think of anyone better to offer such a therapy.

Kate really knows how to hold the space and support you on your healing journey.

EMDR has helped me understand myself better, know that I am enough and fully believe they my needs matter too. I am accepting myself more than I ever have in my whole life. Each session has brought up so many things that I didn't even realise were still affecting me now. Thanks to the work with Kate this has all been reprocessed and stored back just as a memory. I will continue to have sessions as and when I feel necessary. I am so glad I gave EMDR a go."

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Male, 42

"I came to see Kate a few weeks before I had to take a flight. I have had a fear of flying for many years to the extent that it had impacted on my life by avoiding holidays, or having to find expensive, lengthy alternative methods of transport to everywhere I went. So I needed to make a change!

Kate was excellent putting me at ease - her garden studio is so peaceful and it was easy working with Kate to get into the right frame of mind - she explained the whole process thoroughly and eased me into the work gradually! The work itself facing my fear of flying was uncomfortable at times (perhaps testament to how well Kate got me to visualise the situation) but Kate was excellent at bringing me back into the here and now, talking through my feelings until I felt comfortable to move on. The strategies she provided me with helped me through two flights a few weeks later and made a big difference to how I felt, but it was not really until a year later that I have noticed what a difference Kate has made. Whilst going on holiday this year I was able to approach the holiday without worrying too much about the impending flights. And when there were moments that I struggled on board, I found that the work I had done with Kate kicked in and helped to keep me grounded. The whole experience with Kate was fantastic and I can't recommend her highly enough. She has made a huge difference!"

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Female, 39

"I met Kate for an EMDR session to combat lepidopterophobia - a phobia of moths and butterflies I've had for over 25 years where I could not stand to even look at a picture without feeling disgust and a fight or flight response being set in motion.

 

Kate's treatment area is peaceful and serene.  Kate herself has a calm and relaxing energy that feels instantly trustworthy.  She explained everything to expect from the session, preparing me for what might happen so nothing was a surprise.  I was able to be in the moment and the setting of psychological safety meant I could allow the EMDR treatment to open some realisations, thoughts and memories about where the fear came from and I identified how it related to parts of my past I hadn't considered.  There was no pressure or need to share these earlier traumas with Kate, but I knew I could do so safely.  She also ensured I would be safe following the session, and followed up with a check in.  I was also assured I could return if I needed a top up / refresh to help combat my fear.

 

Since then, I have found I have a keen interest in moths and butterflies!  It's as if I'm seeing them for the first time and now have a curious and interested approach to them, appreciating their part in the world.  Just the other day, I removed a very large moth from my home with absolutely no fear, something I never thought I'd be able to do!  Thank you very much Kate, it's had a huge impact already."

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Female, 43

"Having done a lot of healing over the years I was ready to face unwanted thought patterns and behaviours and knew that EMDR was what I needed. Kate came recommended from a good friend of mine and I have been so grateful and amazed by the progress I have made with Kate’s assistance. Ensuring every step of the way that I felt validated, respected and safe to continue. I love the changes I’m already seeing and feeling, I’d recommend Kate and her skills to everyone" x

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Female, 50

"For years I've engaged in many different kinds of therapies around my depression caused by the physical, emotional and sexual abuse I went through in my childhood. However, I always still felt stuck in my negative thoughts and fears. I started working with Kate King who used EMDR and her well-being skills to support me through processing some of my most traumatic memories. Kate has always given me the opportunity to explore my feelings and memories fully within the session. I felt that her knowledge, experience, skills and manner were very professional, making me feel safe and at ease every time. Kate clearly expressed her listening and her non-judgemental skills by never making me feel uncomfortable with what came up for me in the session. She made me feel comfortable enough to share my deepest memories which was a freeing experience and has helped me move through and understand things about myself I would have never been able to achieve on my own. Kate has supported me in exploring my thoughts and feelings in a kind and gentle way always giving me the choice to lead our sessions. This healing journey I'm on has been life-changing. with Kate by my side supporting me it's been an empowering experience. I'm reaching new goals and feel more positive about the future. I couldn't recommend Kate highly enough."