June 2025 Update
My practice is currently full, but I’ll update this space as soon as I have availability again.
My practice is currently full, but I’ll update this space as soon as I have availability again.
EMDR Therapy Online & in South West Bristol
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Welcome
My name is Ashley Russell, and I’m an EMDR Europe Accredited Clinical Supervisor and Consultant. In my private practice, I offer:
What is EMDR? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed to treat the effects of trauma. Traumatic experiences can happen at any point in life, leaving behind psychological injuries that make it hard to maintain good mental health. These challenges might show up as tiredness, lack of motivation, loss of joy, excessive worry, or difficulty focusing. Sometimes, they manifest as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares—symptoms that can feel overwhelming. Attachment Informed EMDR Attachment Informed EMDR addresses trauma rooted in early childhood experiences—especially when emotional repair was missing at the time. ACT Therapy ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) uses six processes to build psychological flexibility. These processes help us respond to difficult thoughts and emotions, cultivate a stable sense of self, connect with the present moment, and align with our core values and goals. Trauma Trauma isn’t limited to major life events. It’s any experience that leaves a lasting negative impact. Often, triggers in our current life are linked to early experiences. Healing Our bodies have a natural system for processing trauma, helping us learn and move forward. However, this system can get stuck, leaving us in distressing mental states. EMDR Therapy EMDR Therapy works on a physiological level, helping new insights, associations, and emotions emerge naturally. It activates the body’s innate healing system, even for trauma from long ago. EMDR is recommended by the World Health Organisation and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence. Contact Me to learn more. |