EMDR is an unregulated therapy (as is counselling and coaching) however it is important for practitioners to ensure they are working within their own competence levels.

This course provides a high quality input into the theory and practice of EMDR that will equip you to incorporate this therapy into your client work.

The course is endorsed by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), which demonstrates the high quality of training and content.

It is strongly recommended that you ensure that you are adhering to the requirements of your professional body (eg ethical framework), have supervisory support, and professional insurance in place.

You will be expected to be working in a relevant profession, such as counselling, coaching or other therapeutic role as you will need suitable clients to work with.

During Module 1, you will learn the 8-phase standard EMDR protocol and there will be opportunity for skills practice. However, to get the most out of this learning, it will be helpful for you to start working through the early phases of the protocol with clients, if possible. Practising resourcing and grounding techniques with friends and family can also be very useful.

Workbooks will be provided on Modules 1 and 3. These give a comprehensive overview of the course content.

If you have already booked and paid for modules that you can no longer attend, please see the cancellation information on this page.

If you can attend Modules 1&2, but not Modules 3&4, please check our website for further dates to be announced.

If you are unable to attend the online dates (Modules 2&4), individual sessions can be arranged with the course trainer at an additional cost.

To enrol on the course, please click on the Book Course button on the Course page and fill out the form.

Your place is confirmed when payment has been made via bank transfer:

Account Name: Optima York Limited (business account)

Sort Code: 04-00-03

Account Number: 10256148

There is a 10% reduction in price if all 4 modules are booked and paid for in one payment: £900. Otherwise, the course fee is £1000.

If you want to spread the cost for the whole course, a £200 deposit is required to secure your place. A further £300 is required 3 weeks before Module 1, and a further £500 is required 3 weeks before Module 3.

Modules 1 and 3 (in-person days) are held in the beautiful and historic city of York, UK. Our chosen venue is the Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL

The training days of Friday and Saturday have been selected to avoid taking up too much of your working week, and to give an opportunity to those wanting to have a weekend away, with some time to explore this fabulous city!

A full refund will be given for any cancellations up to six weeks before the course begins.

If you cancel less than 6 weeks before the course begins, a 50% refund will be given.

If you cancel less than 3 weeks before the course begins, no payments will be refunded,

In the unlikely event of the course being cancelled (eg due to trainers being unexpectedly indisposed, insufficient numbers registering) a full refund will be given for course fees. Please note that additional costs incurred such as travel and accommodation will not be covered and we encourage delegates to have appropriate insurance in place.

To book a counselling or coaching session, please use the Contact Us form on the Contact page giving brief details of what service you require. We aim to respond within 48 hours.

Yes! We are happy to provide bespoke seminar events to suit your organisational needs. Please use the Contact Us form on the Contact page and we will be in touch to discuss how we can help.