EMDR Therapy Birmingham | Trauma & PTSD Specialist
Private EMDR therapy in Birmingham and online across the UK. 14 years of clinical experience focused on trauma and PTSD, with face-to-face and online sessions available.
EMDR Therapy Services
I specialise in trauma therapy using EMDR. All services are delivered with careful assessment, preparation and integration.
Comprehensive Psychological Needs & EMDR Suitability Assessment
A comprehensive assessment undertaken before any course of therapy begins. It considers your current difficulties, relevant history and treatment goals, and helps determine the most appropriate therapeutic pathway, whether that is EMDR or another approach.
Appointments are confirmed manually within 48 hours following payment.
Book Your Assessment — £120EMDR Intensive Therapy Programmes
Longer or more concentrated EMDR sessions delivered over consecutive days, for clients who may benefit from a more intensive format than conventional weekly sessions.
Intensive work is not suitable for everyone. Suitability is always assessed clinically, at the psychological needs assessment, before any intensive programme is arranged.
Learn About EMDR IntensivesIndividual EMDR Therapy
Regular, individually paced EMDR appointments: the way most clients are seen. No intensive commitment required.
60-minute (£120) and 90-minute (£170) appointments, offered face-to-face in Birmingham and online across the UK where clinically appropriate.
Learn About Individual EMDREMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy recommended for PTSD and trauma-related conditions. I work with adults experiencing:
- Post-traumatic stress disorderSupporting the processing of traumatic memories that continue to cause distress, hypervigilance or emotional overwhelm.
- Complex traumaAddressing the impact of repeated or prolonged traumatic experiences through structured, carefully paced EMDR therapy.
- Childhood traumaHelping adults process early experiences that continue to affect emotional regulation, relationships and self-perception.
- Accident or medical traumaSupporting recovery from distress linked to accidents or medical procedures through structured trauma processing.
- Workplace traumaProcessing distressing workplace experiences that impact emotional wellbeing, confidence and sense of safety.
- Anxiety linked to past eventsAddressing anxiety that arises from unresolved past experiences rather than present-day threat.
About Farishta Jalal
I am a clinical psychotherapist specialising in EMDR therapy for PTSD and complex trauma. Over the past 14 years, the majority of my clinical work has centred on EMDR trauma treatment.
- Trauma-informed principlesAll therapy is delivered with an understanding of how trauma affects the mind and body.
- Nervous system regulationSessions focus on helping clients achieve emotional and physiological stability.
- Structured clinical assessmentEach client undergoes a careful assessment to determine suitability for EMDR therapy.
- Attachment-aware therapyTherapy considers clients' attachment patterns and relational history.
- Evidence-based EMDR practiceAll interventions are guided by research and clinical best practice in EMDR therapy.
Face-to-Face EMDR Therapy in Birmingham
If you are searching for EMDR therapy near you and are based in Birmingham or the West Midlands, in-person appointments are available at Woodbrooke Centre, 1046 Bristol Road, Birmingham B29 6LJ, within reach of Selly Oak, Bournville, Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Kings Heath and Stirchley.
Online EMDR Therapy Across the UK
For clients outside Birmingham, I provide online EMDR therapy across the UK where clinically appropriate. Suitability for online sessions is assessed during your psychological needs assessment, to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Why Choose a Specialist EMDR Trauma Practice?
When seeking therapy for trauma or PTSD, it can be helpful to understand the difference between general counselling services and specialist trauma-focused treatment.
A Specialist Approach to Trauma
If you are specifically seeking EMDR therapy for trauma or PTSD (rather than general counselling), a specialist model may offer the depth and structure required for effective trauma processing.
Professional Containment
Rather than offering a wide range of therapy modalities, my clinical work over the past 14 years has centred primarily on EMDR and trauma processing, with all of the professional containment, careful screening and structured pacing that trauma work requires.
Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy
Alongside specialist EMDR and trauma therapy, I also work with adults on the psychological impact of ADHD: therapy adapted around executive-function, attention and emotional-regulation needs, rather than a generic approach applied regardless of them.
Explore ADHD & NeurodiversityPsychological Resources
Self-guided journals, planners and workbooks are also being developed, informed by the same evidence-based practice: a complement to therapy, not a replacement for it.
Explore Psychological ResourcesReady to Take the First Step?
A Comprehensive Psychological Needs & EMDR Suitability Assessment is where every course of therapy begins: understanding your circumstances before recommending a way forward.