- Dec 1, 2025
EMDR: What It Helps With and How It Works
- Ariel Andersen
- EMDR
If you’re looking for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR therapy in Copenhagen, you’re probably dealing with something that feels “stuck.” A memory, a feeling, a reaction you can’t shake, even though your logical brain keeps saying, “That was years ago.”
That’s exactly what EMDR is designed for.
What EMDR Does
EMDR helps your brain finish processing experiences that were overwhelming at the time. It removes the emotional punch, so the memories stop hijacking you.
People look for EMDR when they’re dealing with:
trauma (big or small)
car accidents or medical trauma
childhood emotional wounds
intrusive memories
feeling “triggered” by things they can’t explain
If you keep reacting to the past in the present, EMDR is worth exploring.
How EMDR Works (Simple Version)
Your brain stores memories in networks, like files. Most experiences get filed away properly. Some don’t.
EMDR helps your brain re-file the stuck ones by pairing:
recalling the memory
bilateral stimulation (eye movements or tapping)
Over time, the memory feels more distant, less charged, and easier to live with.
What to Expect in EMDR Sessions
You won’t be re-living trauma in a chaotic, uncontrolled way. Good EMDR is paced, structured, and safe.
In sessions, we:
Identify the target issue
Strengthen coping tools
Process the memory with bilateral stimulation
Check how the emotional charge changes over time
Most people feel relief faster than they expected. EMDR is a very efficient treatment protocol for all kinds of trauma.
Why EMDR Helps Internationals in Copenhagen
Living abroad often shakes loose old emotional patterns, especially when stress hits. EMDR helps rebuild your internal grounding so you can actually feel present instead of reactive.
Take the First Step
If you’re curious whether EMDR is right for you, book an intro call with our team at Village Therapy. We can talk through it without pressure.