EMDR Europe Accredited · BACP Registered · Trauma Specialist
0121 345 6789 rachel@rachelokonkwotherapy.co.uk
EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner · BACP Registered

Specialist trauma therapy
with proven results

EMDR and trauma-focused therapy for adults in Birmingham and online. Specialist, evidence-based treatment for those who have tried talk therapy and need something that works at a deeper level.

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Specialism
EMDR & Trauma
Registration
BACP Accredited
Experience
12 years
Location
Birmingham & Online
Current availability
Currently accepting new clients for EMDR and trauma-focused therapy. First available appointment typically within 2–3 weeks.
Who I work with
Adults 18+ experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety disorders, and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences.
GP & professional referrals
Welcome and responded to within one working day. Please use the contact form below.
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EMDR Europe Accredited
Practitioner since 2013

Specialist training.
Twelve years.

I qualified as a counselling psychologist in 2012 and trained specifically in EMDR the following year with EMDR Europe. Since then, trauma therapy and EMDR have been the centre of my clinical practice — in NHS mental health services, in specialist trauma charities, and now in my own private practice in Birmingham.

I work with adults who have experienced single-incident trauma, complex or developmental trauma, and the kind of anxiety and avoidance that builds up when difficult experiences haven't been adequately processed. Many of my clients have tried other approaches first — and EMDR is what finally works.

I also offer regular supervision to other EMDR practitioners and therapists working with trauma. If you're a clinician looking for supervision, please get in touch separately.

Accreditation
EMDR Europe Accredited
Registration
BACP Accredited
NHS experience
IAPT & secondary care
Supervision
Available for clinicians

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories that have become "stuck." Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn't require you to discuss traumatic events in detail.

It is recommended by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) as a first-line treatment for PTSD, and research consistently shows it to be one of the most effective trauma treatments available.

Evidence-based

NICE-recommended for PTSD. One of the most researched trauma therapies in the world.

No need to talk in detail

You don't need to recount traumatic experiences in detail for EMDR to be effective.

Often faster than talk therapy

Many clients see significant change in a focused course of 8–12 sessions.

Works online too

EMDR can be delivered effectively via video — many clients prefer the comfort of their own space.

Areas of specialist practice

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PTSD & Complex PTSD

Single-incident and complex PTSD, including childhood trauma, abuse, accidents, and medical trauma. EMDR and trauma-focused CBT.

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Anxiety Disorders

Generalised anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, and health anxiety — particularly where anxiety is rooted in past difficult experiences.

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Grief & Loss

Complicated grief and trauma-related loss, including sudden or unexpected bereavement and the loss of health, relationships, or identity.

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Dissociation & Complex Trauma

Working carefully and safely with dissociative presentations and the long-term effects of developmental and relational trauma.

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Occupational Trauma

Trauma arising from work environments — emergency services, healthcare, and high-stress professional settings.

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Supervision for Clinicians

EMDR and trauma-focused supervision for qualified therapists and practitioners. Individual and group supervision available.

The process

1

Free consultation call

A 20-minute call to understand your history and confirm EMDR is appropriate for you.

2

Assessment sessions

1–2 sessions to gather a thorough history and agree on a treatment plan.

3

Preparation phase

Building the safety and stabilisation skills needed to begin trauma processing.

4

EMDR processing

Structured trauma reprocessing sessions — typically 8–16 sessions for most presentations.

Fee information

All fees are for 60-minute sessions unless otherwise stated. I do not currently have reduced-fee spaces available.

Free consultation call

20 minutes · no charge · to confirm suitability and answer questions

£0

Assessment session

60 minutes · initial history-taking and treatment planning

£120

Extended session

90 minutes · for intensive processing work · by arrangement

£170

Clinical supervision

60 minutes · for qualified practitioners

£95

Take the first step

Fill in the form and I'll respond within one working day to arrange your free 20-minute consultation call. GP and professional referrals are also welcome via this form.

📍 Edgbaston, Birmingham · Online UK-wide
📞 0121 345 6789
📧 rachel@rachelokonkwotherapy.co.uk
🕐 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · some evening slots
📋 GP & professional referrals welcome

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