Some experiences stay with us in ways that are hard to explain. Certain stressful or overwhelming experiences may continue to be felt in the body and nervous system long after the event itself has ended, shaping how we feel, relate, and move through life.
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that supports the brain and nervous system's natural capacity to process and integrate these experiences at a pace that respects your individual needs.
Sessions are available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, both in person in Nice and online.
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Sometimes, a distressing experience continues to make itself felt long after it has ended, influencing how we feel, relate to others, and respond to everyday situations, even when we understand that it belongs to the past.
You may recognise some of these experiences:
Distressing memories, nightmares, or feeling as though the past is still present.
Emotional dependency, fear of abandonment, or recurring relationship difficulties.
Accidents, illness, medical procedures, violence, sudden loss, or major life changes.
Abuse, neglect, emotional deprivation, or difficult early relationships.
Losses that continue to feel overwhelming or unresolved.
Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or a loss of interest in life.
Persistent anxiety, panic attacks, or feeling constantly on alert.
Persistent self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, or difficulty recognising your own worth.
Feeling detached from yourself, your emotions, your body, or the world around you.
Whether the difficulty is linked to a specific event or to patterns that have developed over time, EMDR offers a way of working with experiences that continue to feel emotionally, physically, or relationally present.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is based on the understanding that the brain has a natural capacity to heal and integrate experience.
When a distressing event is too intense or happens too quickly, the information related to it may become “stuck” in the nervous system, stored with the same emotional charge, physical sensations, and beliefs that were present at the time.
Bilateral stimulation is used in EMDR therapy to gently activate the system’s integrative processes. By alternating attention from left to right through eye movements, tactile cues, tapping, or auditory tones, the nervous system can access and reprocess what was previously overwhelming.
This does not erase memories. Instead, it allows them to settle in a way that feels less charged and more connected to a sense of safety in the present. Over time, this can support a greater sense of presence and a capacity to respond rather than react.
EMDR follows a structured process, and each phase is part of the work. Trauma processing only begins once there has been enough preparation and the timing feels appropriate.
The work includes stabilisation, resource-building, identifying core experiences, and gradually reprocessing them at a pace that feels manageable.
First, we take time to build a shared understanding of what you are working with and to develop resources that support stability, grounding, and safety.
These first sessions are not a delay before EMDR begins. They are an essential part of the EMDR process itself. We do not rush this phase. It is the foundation of the work.
When the time feels right, we move into trauma processing. Bilateral stimulation may involve eye movements, tactile cues, tapping, or auditory tones, while your attention moves through different aspects of a memory or experience.
The nervous system is guided, not pushed. The process is structured, but it remains attuned to your pace and responses.
Finally, we return to what has been processed, noticing what has shifted and whether anything still feels charged, so the work can settle and become part of daily life.
Throughout, sessions are carefully paced. You remain in control of the process, with attention to helping you feel grounded and supported at each step.
For many people living outside their home country, being able to work in the language closest to their inner life can be deeply meaningful. It can change what becomes possible to say, and what can be felt within the therapeutic space.
Sofia offers EMDR therapy in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Sessions take place in person in Nice, and online for people living in Monaco, along the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), elsewhere in France, or internationally.
Yes. EMDR can be adapted for online sessions when it is clinically appropriate and the setting is suitable. Before beginning trauma processing, we make sure there has been enough preparation and that you have a private, quiet space, without interruptions, for the session.
EMDR sessions can take place at the practice in Nice or online, depending on what is appropriate and accessible for you.
6 Place Cigalusa, 06300 Nice
50 minutes
English, French, Spanish, and Italian
You do not need to know whether EMDR is the right approach before booking an initial consultation.
If you are considering starting therapy, an initial consultation can give us space to discuss what brings you here, explore what you are hoping for, answer your questions, and see whether EMDR, or another therapeutic approach, feels appropriate for your needs
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