EMDR Therapy in Madrid (in English)

What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy endorsed by the World Health Organization for treating psychological trauma, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety and phobias. Through guided eye movements, the brain processes blocked memories and reduces their emotional charge. As a desensitising treatment, EMDR gradually lowers how distressing a memory feels until it no longer overwhelms you.

What is EMDR used for?

EMDR therapy is indicated for: trauma and PTSD, anxiety and panic attacks, phobias, complicated grief, depression, low self-esteem, toxic relationships and experiences of bullying. It helps integrate difficult memories and restore emotional wellbeing.

EMDR in Madrid with Alejandro Cabeza

Alejandro Cabeza is a Health Psychologist (licence M-37719) specialising in EMDR therapy — the eye-movement desensitising treatment in Madrid — with over 7 years of experience in mental health services in Spain and Massachusetts (USA). He sees clients in Madrid and also offers online sessions in English, combining EMDR with brief integrative therapy for faster, longer-lasting results.

Main indications

• ✓ Trauma and PTSD: accidents, abuse, violence, natural disasters
• ✓ Anxiety and panic: panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder
• ✓ Phobias: fear of flying, heights, animals, enclosed spaces
• ✓ Complicated grief: difficulty processing a loss
• ✓ Depression and low self-esteem: entrenched negative patterns
• ✓ Toxic relationships: attachment patterns and harmful dynamics

How does EMDR work?

The EMDR process combines 8 phases that guide the reprocessing of the traumatic memory:

1. 1. History: We gather your history and set the therapeutic goal
2. 2. Preparation: Emotional stabilisation techniques
3. 3-6. Reprocessing: Eye movements while recalling the traumatic memory
4. 7. Closure: Techniques to close the session safely
5. 8. Re-evaluation: Follow-up and verification of changes

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