by Dr Tom Barber | Jun 19, 2026 | PTSD, Trauma
Why Am I Still Anxious When the Trauma Happened Years Ago? One of the most common questions I hear in therapy is surprisingly simple: “I know what happened was years ago, so why does it still affect me?” For many people, the anxiety they experience today... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Feb 24, 2026 | EMDR, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma
Bilateral Stimulation: What It Is and How It Works in EMDR Therapy Bilateral stimulation refers to rhythmic sensory input that alternates between the left and right sides of the body. It is a core component of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 5, 2025 | ADHD, EMDR, Trauma
Unlocking Clarity by Stimulating Treatment of ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by challenges in attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While traditional therapeutic approaches have proven... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 5, 2025 | EMDR, PTSD, Trauma
What is PTSD? A Closer Look at Its Impact When looking for help with PTSD, it’s important to know that PTSD is a psychological response to trauma, often manifesting as intrusive memories, emotional numbness, avoidance behaviours, and intense hyperarousal. While... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 25, 2024 | Books, Trauma
A vast majority of people are exposed to trauma at some point in their life. In many cases this can lead to PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Do you suffer with eating issues or sleep disturbances, low energy, chronic or unexplained pain? Are you bursting into... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 25, 2024 | PTSD, Therapy, Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro, 1989a, 1989b). Shapiro’s (2001) describes how EMDR therapy facilitates the accessing...
