YES, Velcro! My T, who does Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR, is always asking me where in my body I feel something. I hate that question so I usually say I don't know. She's okay if I don't know or don't want to answer. I think they ask that before doing EMDR too. I'm talking mostly about IFS when she asks me.

We do breathing if I'm anxious during my session. My T does it with me. I kind of like it. You get used to it. My T does yoga, and I started a class, not with her, and they want you to breathe OUT through your nose too. I have allergies and can't do that.

Stick with it, and tell the T if you're uncomfortable. I DEFINITELY think the deep breathing helps me to relax. I close my eyes so I don't have to see my T looking at me. But she closes her eyes too. It may be a little new-agey, but not really. Slowing down your breathing is part of any type of relaxation.

I hope you'll give it and the EMDR a try. Yes, it takes getting used to, but the Ts who do this kind of stuff are usually gentle and accomodating to your needs.