Healing Trauma with EMDR: Specialist Therapy with Dr Lydia Evans in Derby

Trauma can leave lasting effects on how we think, feel, and respond to the world. For some, painful memories replay in the background of daily life, affecting sleep, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Finding an effective, evidence-based approach to recovery can make a profound difference.

At Ora – The Wellbeing Company, Dr Lydia Evans offers EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) from The Old Surgery in Derby. EMDR is a specialist, research-backed method that helps individuals process distressing experiences and restore a sense of calm and control.

With her expertise as a trauma-informed therapist, Dr Evans provides a compassionate, safe environment where healing becomes possible.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is a structured, evidence-based treatment originally developed to help people recover from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It works by stimulating the brain’s natural healing processes through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation.

During treatment, clients recall distressing memories while focusing on external movements or sounds. This helps the brain reprocess the memories, reducing their emotional intensity and enabling new, adaptive thoughts to form.

Research shows that EMDR can be highly effective for:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Childhood trauma

• Grief and loss

• Phobias and performance anxiety

Dr Evans tailors each EMDR session to the individual, ensuring a pace that feels safe, supportive, and manageable.

Practitioner-Focused Benefits

Providing EMDR therapy in a purpose-built, professional environment is vital for both therapist and client success. The Old Surgery, Derby offers a calm, private setting designed for therapies that require focus and trust.

For practitioners like Dr Evans, benefits include:

• Soundproof, private therapy rooms for client confidentiality

• A calming environment that promotes emotional safety

• Flexible scheduling and one flat fee for efficient practice management

• Air-conditioned, naturally lit spaces for comfort

• Free parking and disabled access to support accessibility

This professional setting allows therapists to deliver specialist treatments effectively while offering clients a safe, supportive experience.

Benefits for Clients

Clients who attend EMDR sessions with Dr Evans experience powerful and lasting results. By addressing trauma at its root, EMDR helps the brain process painful memories and reduces the emotional and physical distress linked to them.

Clients often report:

• Feeling calmer and more grounded

• Reduced flashbacks and intrusive thoughts

• Improved sleep and focus

• Increased confidence in daily life

• A greater sense of control and wellbeing

Many describe EMDR as transformative, helping them move beyond the pain of the past and reclaim their lives.

Why Choose The Old Surgery, Derby

The Old Surgery is home to a community of experienced health and wellbeing practitioners, offering a professional, welcoming environment for specialist therapies like EMDR.

The clinic’s design supports both emotional and physical comfort, featuring:

• Private therapy rooms designed for one-to-one sessions

• Calming interiors that promote focus and relaxation

• Air conditioning and natural lighting for client comfort

• Free parking and disabled access for ease of arrival

• Central Derby location with easy access for clients across Derbyshire and the Midlands
  

By choosing to work within this professional space, Dr Evans ensures that clients receive high-quality care in a setting that fosters trust and healing.

The Science Behind EMDR

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on how the brain stores distressing memories. When trauma occurs, the memory can become “stuck” and trigger emotional or physical reactions long after the event. EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so that they can be integrated into normal memory networks.

Through structured sessions, clients can face their past experiences without becoming overwhelmed, allowing healing to occur naturally. This process is supported by decades of research and is recognised by major health organisations worldwide, including the NHS and the World Health Organization.

Take the Next Step

If you are living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, or distressing memories, EMDR therapy with Dr Lydia Evans in Derby could help you find relief and recovery. Each session is a step toward reclaiming your sense of safety and peace.

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Your healing matters. With the right environment and the right support, you can begin to find peace after trauma.