EMDR Therapy and Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Dr Bianca Finger-Berry

EMDR Therapy and Counselling provided in person in North Norfolk or online.

Therapy sessions are delivered by a qualified EMDR practitioner and psychotherapeutic counsellor, experienced in working with children, young people and adults.

What I Can Help With

I offer support for a range of emotional, psychological and life challenges in a safe and confidential space.

You may be wanting to make changes in your life or cope better with the difficulties you are experiencing.

Every individual experience is unique and whatever is affecting your wellbeing I am here to offer therapeutic support and counselling.

Many emotional difficulties, fears and anxieties can also stem from trauma, such as being bullied, criticised or abused in childhood or adulthood as well as having experienced traumatic events.

When people experience traumatic events they can be so overwhelmed that it affects their ability to cope or make sense of what happened. EMDR therapy seeks to resolve these difficulties.

EMDR Therapy

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, (EMDR), can be helpful to support people experiencing a range of difficulties. It is a unique powerful therapy.

EMDR involves using bilateral stimulation, (side-to-side movements), combined with talking in a structured way.

Adaptations to the process can be made, including creative ways to tell the story and process memories. This is particularly relevant to children, young people and neurodivergent individuals.

EMDR is traditionally offered when people experience trauma, but can also be very effective with anxiety, low mood and other issues.

I provide EMDR in the traditional way, as well as using the outdoors, (walking EMDR), and creative approaches.

Seeking Support

It can be hard to make the first step of asking for professional help and share your difficulties.

I have a compassionate and client centred approach and want to work with you to improve your well-being. I offer online therapy or you can see me in person near North Walsham.

Using an integrative approach, alongside evidence based EMDR therapy where appropriate, I work collaboratively with you to process past experiences, gain insight and move toward lasting emotional wellbeing.

I work with adults, children and young people including those with learning difficulties and neurodivergent clients.

about us

Dr Bianca
Finger-Berry

I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor using integrative and creative approaches, as well as traditional talking therapy. I also offer outdoor therapy in my private garden and woodland.

Having qualified in 2017 I am an accredited EMDR practitioner with over 20 years experience in the field of trauma. This includes supporting staff and students in education settings who have experienced traumatic events as well as seeing clients with a range of difficulties in private practice.

My background is in social pedagogy, an approach which considers education in the widest sense; a holistic approach to learning, wellbeing and happiness, empowerment and relationships.

I am a BACP registered member, accredited member of the UK EMDR Association, a registered social worker and hold an enhanced DBS certificate.

I chair the Trauma Response Network, an organisation that provides pro-bono EMDR for anyone who has experienced a mass trauma.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

It is a unique, powerful therapy that helps people recover from problems triggered by traumatic events in their lives. It stops difficult memories causing so much distress by helping the brain to reprocess them, working with memory to heal the legacy of past pain.

EMDR therapy is best known for treating PTSD but can help with a range of mental health conditions in people of all ages including depression and anxiety.

Internationally recognised, EMDR therapy is endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; the World Health Organisation; The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies; the NHS (in the UK); and many other bodies.

For more information, see the EMDR Association website.

EMDR UK Association

What happens in an EMDR Therapy session?

EMDR sessions are bespoke and tailored to each individual's needs. Typical therapy sessions include the following key features.

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Information Gathering: The therapist conducts an assessment, discussing the client's history and identifying potential targets for processing. They explain how EMDR works and discuss preferred methods for bilateral stimulation.
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Setting a Safe Place: Early sessions focus on calming the client, teaching emotional regulation, and creating a mental ‘safe place’ to manage stress.
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Processing Memories: The therapist helps the client focus on traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation. This process reduces distress and reinforces positive thoughts and feelings.
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Closure and Re-evaluation: In the final sessions, the therapist ensures processed memories no longer cause distress and helps the client achieve emotional stability and healthy behaviours.

What are the advantages of online therapy?

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Choosing online EMDR therapy over in-person sessions can offer several advantages. You can attend sessions from a familiar, private space, reducing the stress of commuting and creating a sense of safety in your environment.
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To access online therapy you will need a stable Internet connection and a laptop or large tablet.

How many sessions will I need?

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EMDR is an individualised therapy usually conducted once a week, with the average treatment lasting between 6 to 12 sessions. However, some individuals may experience benefits from fewer sessions, while others may need more.
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Typically, the treatment duration is shorter when the traumatic memory being addressed is related to a single event. For individuals with multiple traumas or complex histories, such as childhood abuse or neglect, more intensive therapy may be necessary, including significant work during the preparatory phase of EMDR.

What is the cost of EMDR Therapy or Counselling?

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EMDR therapy or counselling for individuals costs from £80 for a single session.
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Sessions for adults are usually 50-60 minutes long, whilst sessions for children are 40-50 minutes long. There may be occasions where longer sessions are needed, these will be charged from £120.
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I offer a free 20 minute online or telephone chat to discuss your needs after which you can decide whether you want to pursue EMDR therapy with me.

Contact Form

Take the first step and enquire about therapy or training here.

Or if you prefer you can email
us directly here.

ADVICE and LINKS

If you are experiencing debilitating symptoms you should visit your GP to discuss possible treatment
options with them.

EMDR may be available via the NHS, although sometimes there is a long wait.

Mental Health Crisis

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis (e.g. thoughts of imminent serious self-harm or suicide,
disturbed behaviour, or psychotic symptoms) and you need urgent assistance, please make contact
with one or more of the following agencies, who will be able to help you.

NHS 111 Service: For non-urgent medical help, dial freephone 111 (24 hour helpline).

If you think you may self-harm or act on suicidal feelings, or have already done so, go to
any hospital A and E department. If necessary, dial 999 for an ambulance.

Text SHOUT to 85258. Shout provides free, 24/7 text support for adults and young people
across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.

SANE line: A specialist mental health helpline. Dial 0300 304 7000 between 4.30 pm and 10.30 pm
each evening.

Samaritans: Freephone 116 123. Open 24/7 every day of the year. You don’t have to be suicidal to
use their service.

Papyrus: Freephone 0800 068 4141. Supports teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.

Childline: Call 0800 1111 or access 1-2-1 support via website.

Bespoke Training

We provide bespoke training aimed at staff from a wide range of settings in the education and care sector as well as charities.

All training can be delivered either online or in-person anywhere in the south east of England.

We can also offer training to any other organisation in approaches to trauma and responses to traumatic events.

We can adapt all our training to your individual needs.

Please use our contact form to tell us about your training needs.

Supporting Bereaved Children

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Delegates will learn about the impact of bereavement on children and young people, and how they can support them most effectively. The training draws on good practice guidelines based on evidence and other trusted sources. The trainer will share her many years of experience supporting settings with bereavement.
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Attending this training will give staff the background knowledge and confidence they need to enable them to support children and young people effectively.

Supporting Children with Traumatic Experiences

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Delegates will learn about the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on children and young people, and how they can support them most effectively.
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The training draws on good practice guidelines based on evidence and other trusted sources. The trainer will also share with attendees her many years of experience supporting settings with trauma.
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Attending this training will give staff the background knowledge and confidence they need to enable them to support children and young people effectively.

Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention

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Delegates will learn about self-harm and suicide prevention, and how they can support them most effectively.
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The training draws on good practice guidelines based on evidence and other trusted sources. The trainer will also share with attendees her many years of experience supporting settings with these issues.
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Attending this training will give staff the background knowledge and confidence they need to enable them to support children and young people effectively.

Peer Group Supervision

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Peer group supervision is an effective form of leaderless group consulting and has been found to be effective in various contexts including educational and care settings. In peer group supervision staff confer with one another, reciprocating key issues in their professional role, in order to find new ways of resolving certain issues.
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In this training event participants will learn about the advantages of peer group supervision and how it links with well-being. The peer group supervision model of Tietze will be practised and staff will be equipped with all the information needed to use this model of peer group supervision.
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Peer Group Supervision is offered as an interactive session, booked by organisations for their staff. The training typically consists of one 1.5 hour session and a 45 minute follow up session, after which the group of staff is trained to independently use peer group supervision in their setting.