Dear Slamjammer,

I am interested in this to fill in large gaps where I have no memories. What I do know is some of the trauma I was experiencing on either side of the gap. I have asked my therapist about EMDR and he isn't sure how suitable it would be, but is going to ask someone who knows better.

In the literature, it appears to have some success. The main controversy seems to be around whether the eye movements are actually doing anything. So, at worst, it may be a case of false advertising, but at best, it appears to be having results regardless. As always, we need to make sure we are trying new things with someone we know we can trust and who has the ability to care for us if it doesn't work out - so a high quality therapeutic relationship is paramount.