EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is highly effective for dealing with such problems as:

Fears (Phobias) of:

  • Specific object or events (bacteria, flying, darkness, confined space, heights, specific animals, etc.)
  • Social situations (giving a speech in public, gatherings where some unfamiliar faces are also present)
  • Feeling of danger in a specific place (open spaces, public transport, walking in the streets, being left alone outside their home)

Problems caused by severe stress:

  • Memories connected to stressful events in the past
  • Avoiding situations connected to stressful events in the past
  • Blaming oneself or someone else for a traumatic event or its eventuality
  • Annoying reoccurring dreams connected to the traumatic event
  • Feeling or acting as if the stressful event was happening all over again
  • Experiencing physical reactions (e.g. heart rate speed-ups, difficulty breathing or sweating) when reminded of the stressful event
  • Avoiding thinking or talking about the past stressful experience
  • Having constant negative judgment or expectations for oneself, others and the world.
  • Excessively negative expectations or judgment for oneself, others or the world

EMDR was first to Georgian specialists in 2015 by Dutch specialists – Walter Van Lieshout, and Rianneke Van Der Gaag and since then is efficiently used for treating prolonged post-traumatic stress conditions. According to American and European guidelines, EMDR represents the first method chosen while treating PTSD. Because of high efficiency, the above-mentioned method is also used for treating phobias.


EMDR gives the opportunity to get fast (4-6 visits) high-quality treatment. In case of PTSD and phobias, positive effects are long-lasting.