Find Relief Through EMDR Therapy — In Person or Online

At Ainslie Wellness, we help you heal from trauma, anxiety, and emotional stress using EMDR Therapy. We offer this evidence-based treatment both in-person and virtually across Canada.

Therefore, whether you live in a large city or a small rural community, you can receive effective care wherever you are.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This structured and well-researched therapy helps your brain reprocess painful memories.

As a result, you begin to feel calmer, more grounded, and emotionally free.

Breaking Down EMDR:

• Eye Movements (E): To begin, your therapist will guide you to focus on a troubling memory while using back-and-forth movements. These may include following a moving object on your screen, listening to alternating sounds, or using gentle tapping. The goal is to choose the method that feels most comfortable for you.
• Desensitization (D): Next, you will notice that your emotional reaction to the memory becomes less intense. You feel less overwhelmed, and your nervous system begins to settle.

• Reprocessing (R): Finally, your brain starts forming healthier associations. Because you begin to think differently about the experience, you then respond to the memory differently.

Does EMDR Therapy Actually Work?

Absolutely.

EMDR is one of the most extensively researched therapies for trauma and emotional distress. In fact, global health authorities such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA) endorse EMDR for trauma treatment. 

What Can EMDR Help You With?

At Ainslie Wellness, we use EMDR Therapy to support healing from a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. These include:

• Breakups, divorce, or job loss

• Panic attacks and chronic anxiety

• Grief and loss

• Car accidents and trauma

• Dissociation or feeling numb

• Phobias and fear-based avoidance

• Nightmares or sleep disturbances

• OCD and repetitive thought patterns

• Chronic pain or body tension

• Performance or test anxiety

• Abuse (emotional, physical, or sexual)

• Disordered eating and food anxiety

• Body image struggles

• Ongoing stress or burnout

Online EMDR Therapy: Get Support Wherever You Are

You do not need to leave home to receive expert support.

With secure virtual EMDR sessions, we bring compassionate care to you. This includes communities like Vancouver, Edmonton, Victoria, Calgary, and beyond.

Additionally, your therapist will tailor the approach to your preferences. For example, you might follow a moving object on your screen or use gentle tapping techniques.

Throughout the session, you stay in control while we guide you with care.

What Happens in Session?

During your EMDR session, your therapist will ask you to recall a distressing memory. While you focus on that experience, they will lead you through a technique such as eye movement, sound, or tapping.

These methods allow your brain to reduce the emotional intensity and store the memory in a healthier way.

Over time, this process helps you feel lighter, calmer, and more in control of your emotions.

Watch this short animation to see how EMDR Therapy works: