EMDR, hypnotherapy or NLP: which therapy suits you?
There are many forms of therapy, which makes choosing difficult. At Mental Health Temple we work with EMDR, hypnotherapy, NLP and meditation. What do they involve exactly, how do they differ, and which one suits you?
One thing to say first: these sessions are held in Dutch at our practice in Vijfhuizen. Our psilocybin ceremonies are guided in English; for the therapy described here, ask us through the contact page what is possible in your language.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a scientifically supported method for processing distressing or traumatic experiences. While you hold a difficult memory in mind, you follow a movement with your eyes, or receive alternating taps left and right. This gives the memory a chance to be stored differently, so that its emotional charge decreases and the memory gets in your way less.
EMDR is best known for trauma processing, but it is also used for anxiety, distressing events and negative beliefs about yourself.
Hypnotherapy
In hypnotherapy you work with your subconscious in a deep state of relaxation. In that relaxed state you are more open to new suggestions and insights. This can help with fears, habits, stress, sleep problems and self-confidence, by letting go of old patterns at a deeper level and learning new ones.
During hypnosis you simply remain conscious and keep control yourself; it is a collaboration, not a trick.
NLP
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) focuses on the way you think, speak and learn behaviour. With practical techniques you make limiting beliefs visible and change them, and strengthen what does work. NLP is goal-oriented and solution-oriented, and gives you concrete tools you can go on using yourself.
And meditation?
Alongside these methods we use meditation to strengthen calm, attention and body awareness. We often combine techniques to fit the person, because the strength lies precisely in the combination.
Which one suits you?
Each method has its own strength. If you are looking to process a distressing experience, EMDR is the obvious choice. If you want to work on patterns at a deeper level, hypnotherapy fits well. If you are after practical change and tools, NLP is strong. In an introductory conversation we look together at what suits your question best. There are no waiting lists.
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Curious what therapy could mean for you? Read more on the therapy page (in Dutch) or get in touch.