Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) is a fairly new treatment can help people recover from distressing events and the problems they have caused, like flashbacks, upsetting thoughts or images, depression or anxiety. It is recommended by the National Institute for Care and Health Excellence (NICE) for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). EMDR involves making rhythmic side to side eye movements, hearing a sound in each ear alternately, or feeling a tap on each hand alternately. These side-to-side sensations are intended to create a similar effect to the way your brain processes memories and experiences while you’re sleeping. The EMDR UK & Ireland website provides additional information about EMDR