A couple weeks ago my therapist suggested EMDR and I told her right now I'm not ready yet and she was okay with my response. She is able to help me still as she has training in other therapies. I think doing EMDR takes time to do and it's something that should not be rushed. My last therapist was trained in EMDR and with seeing her for 3 years I was still no where near ready to do EMDR yet. A good therapist will understand where you are and try to work with you.

I think you need to find another therapist. I'm sorry you feel forced that's not right. 8 months of therapy is not long at all especially for complex trauma.