I started some of the preliminary work leading up to EMDR, and there is a lot that needs to be done to prepare you for it. However I became overwhelmed by talking of historical trauma that we have had to slow therapy right down and back away from it for now.

I personally want my T to do another round of the advanced training before we go ahead, I don't know why, but I need that to feel reassured. I think from all the reading and watching of specialist that it could be good for me....but I am not sure how I will actually take it.

I would suggest making sure your T is registered with the EMDR istitute and that they have had at least 2 levels of training in EMDR and are experienced. I would also do some reading and watching of online videos from experts in the field who talk about how it can and should work.

I wish you tghe very best, and good luck making your choice.