Living with trauma can feel overwhelming, especially when it shows up not only in our thoughts and emotions but also in the body. Many people notice physical symptoms such as tension, pain, or a sense of being “switched on” all the time. This is because trauma is often stored in the body as well as in memory. Somatic EMDR is a therapeutic approach that brings together Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and body-centred (somatic) therapy. By addressing both

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