EMDR intensive therapy in the UK
Get results faster with EMDR Intensives
Over 3 of every 10 adults in the UK are experiencing anxiety in their daily lives. If you are one of them, it is likely that it is having an impact on your work, your health, and your relationships.
There are several forms of therapy that can help coping with the symptoms of anxiety and trauma-related issues, but the common pattern of treatment is to take a 1 hour session once a week, which means that it can take months, or even years in some cases, to get over the symptoms. It is an emotionally draining process, which causes many people to put on hold their personal goals.
If you have a highly demanding job, are working to get a promotion, are in the middle of a life-changing event, or have people in your care, that extra energy required for your therapeutic process is added to what you are already spending. And if your job or your relationship is already at a breaking point, maybe it will be too late by the time you start getting better.
But what if you could achieve the same results in just a matter of days?
With EMDR intensives, you can break free from triggering situations, panic attacks, emotional blockages, uncontrollable crying, intrusive thoughts or limiting beliefs in only a few days, without stopping your life or spending years in therapy.
Start making the change that you deserve!
What is EMDR intensive therapy?
EMDR online intensives are the same as a traditional course of therapy, only concentrated in one or more days. Instead of having a session once a week, you do 7 hours of therapy in a day. This helps you to heal and improve your emotional state quickly, so you can use your time and energy to improve your life instead of spending your resources in a therapeutic process. You could say that it is like a therapy bootcamp.
Online intensives are especially recommended for those who have busy lifestyles or are experiencing demanding situations. They can be taken from anywhere as long as you have privacy and a good internet connection.
How does EMDR intensives work at Out of the Box?
My program has 3 phases:
Intake session
1 hour video-call where we (you and me) will go through your history to picture what you want to achieve.
Based on your goals and circumstances, a length of intensive work will be recommended.
All tests for evaluation will be filled in your own time before the start of the intensive work.
140£
EMDR Intensives
Has a flexible format to accommodate your needs.
Typically, we do around 7h hours of therapeutic work per day. Breaks will be taken as needed but are not counted as part of the work.
Intensives can last between ½ day and 5 days in a row
Half Day Intensive (up to 4h work) :
600£
Full day Intensive (up to 7h work) :
1200£
Follow up
A 30 minute follow-up session is included and it will be provided 2-3 weeks after the EMDR Intensive online work.
FREE
Every client situation is unique, but research and clinical experience show that many clients will complete an intensive and will be able to move forward with their life. Other clients will benefit from intensive trauma work and keep going to their regular therapist. Some other clients will need to schedule several intensive sessions in order to fully process and heal. In these cases, some follow-up sessions will be required between intensives.
How do I start an EMDR intensive?
Book an intake session here, during the video call I will understand your needs and tailor the best approach to achieve your goals. Based on your goals and circumstances, I will estimate a length of intensive work.
Any doubts about intensive EMDR?
You can find more information in our FAQ or Book a Session. I will be more than happy to help and resolve any doubt in your particular circumstances. Alternatively, you can always reach out through the contact form.
Out of the Box Coaching & Counselling Limited is based in Manchester, UK. But regardless of where you live, we can work together as long as you have a private and quiet place to work with good internet connection. My work is done exclusively online, so you do not need to live in Manchester or even in the UK for us to work together. We will work from the comfort of your own home or office.
Advantages of EMDR Intensives vs. Weekly Sessions
Faster
Heal in days or weeks, instead of months or years. Intensive therapy can be done as a ‘solo’ treatment or as a boost to your current counselling treatment if you are already working on a regular basis with another therapist.
Less painful
An intensive approach can save you months of suffering by reducing the time of the process. In addition, there is no need to open and close emotional states every week, so it eliminates common side effects such as increased vulnerability or emotional draining.
More efficient
Research has shown that intensives are more efficient compared to weekly sessions. The highly focused work reduces the amount of sessions needed to achieve the same results, saving you money in the long run.
EMDR Intensive FAQ
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When you book an intensive, a full day will be reserved just for you. My daily rate is 1200£ for a full day intensive and is up to 7 hours of therapy work; breaks are not considered part of the therapy work. For 1 to 5 day intensives, a 50% deposit is required upon booking, with the remaining 50% due at the start of the first day. A 30 minute follow-up session 2-3 weeks later is included in the full day intensive work.
My half day rate is 600£ for up to 4 hours of therapy work, breaks are not considered part of the therapy work. Half day intensives require full payment upon booking.
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It depends. That is what the online intake session is for. Depending on the material you would like to work and the goals to achieve, I will make a recommendation. We can work from half day to 5 days in a row.
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Schedule a 1h session online here and start your treatment process now.
In the session, we will go through your history to know what you want to work on and achieve. Based on your goals and circumstances, I will recommend a length of intensive work. Then, we will schedule dates for intensive work (Intake session/ Intensive work/ follow up).
A 50% deposit will confirm the booking.
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Out of the Box uses a platform that complies with data protection regulations and privacy. A video-call link will be sent by email in your booking confirmation email. The link will be resent again 24 hours before the online EMDR intensive in an email reminder.
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You can reschedule the Intake Sessionup to 72 hours before the agreed appointment time, that way we all have enough time to reorganise ourselves. I know we all have unexpected events and it is fair that every one of us does our best to take care of them. EMDR Intensives can only be rescheduled 30 days in advance.
For more details please check the Service policy here.
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In case of something comes up, and you are unable to attend
Online Intake sessions can be rescheduled up to 72h before the appointment, but cannot be cancelled.
EMDR Intensive Online can only be cancelled 30 days in advance, a 10% cancellation fee will be taken from the deposit.
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No, I work privately, but sometimes insurance arrangements allow full or part refund of service fees when presenting an invoice. Check with your insurance provider.
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My suggestion is to treat the days of the intensive and at least 1-2 days after as a personal healing retreat. Make the necessary arrangements to be able to focus exclusively on your healing process (child care, meals, time off work...) so you have the necessary room to focus on yourself and attend to your needs. Schedule activities you enjoy and help you recharge (yoga, walks...) as well as downtime.
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No. Although Out of the Box is based in Manchester, UK, I work exclusively online through video-call. You can work from the comfort of your home or office, wherever that is. As long as you have a strong internet connection in a quiet and private place for you to work, you are settled!
What My Clients Say
The names in the testimonials have been altered to respect the privacy of clients. They not only have kindly agreed to share their stories but also write them, for which I am extremely grateful.
Meet your online counsellor in the UK
Hi! I am Elia Gimenez, a BPS chartered psychologist, BACP registered counsellor, EMDR clinician and crafter of solutions.
I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a safe and effective way of managing experiences that can provide fast relief of trauma and anxiety symptoms. Delivered through a private and confidential video call from the comfort of your home or office, PTSD online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy, saving you commuting time and the struggles of stopping or putting your process on hold if you travel or change location. I have over 15 years of experience providing PTSD online therapy and online EMDR therapy, healing trauma and anxiety.
Any doubts about Intensive EMDR?
You can find more information in our FAQ or Book a Session. I will be more than happy to help and resolve any doubt in your particular circumstances. Alternatively, you can always reach out through the contact form.