I am on my second referral of EMDR. I agree with many above that you need a well qualified practitioner. I had to wait longer for an advanced trained psychologist who could work with severe trauma. For me, it’s been life changing. No more flashbacks, no nightmares. I work with lights & then lights & buzzers if I’m stuck. I do know it doesn’t work for everyone, & I just feel so lucky it’s working for me.