EMDR therapy is internationally recognised by bodies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a highly effective treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma.

I should be happy... but I'm not. -- We live in an age where success is measurable in titles, salaries, and digital affirmations, yet emotional fulfilment remains elusive. Many of us, despite our achievements, find ourselves quietly struggling. Stress has become normalised, burnout is celebrated as dedication, and emptiness hides behind curated smiles.

Acts of collective trauma and violence within educational settings have brought into sharp focus a profound question facing communities globally: how do we support students whose sense of safety has been fundamentally fractured?

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is widely considered one of the most significant breakthroughs in mental health treatment of the last 30 years. Endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), EMDR is no longer just a therapy for war veterans. It is now a frontline treatment for anxiety, phobias, and complex trauma.

Recent weeks have brought distressing events that have shaken many in our region. At times like these, what helps most is human connection.

The modern therapeutic landscape is shifting away from rigid adherence to single-school models (like pure Psychoanalysis or pure CBT) towards a more fluid, adaptive approach known as Integrative Psychotherapy.