Louise Jewkes

I am a BACP Accredited trauma informed counsellor, trained to practice EMDR. I am based in Crewe, Cheshire. I am also Level 1 in EMDR for children.

Trauma can form in response to any experience which you have found distressing or overwhelming. The experience may have been violent or psychological. As a result, you may find yourself exhibiting effects such as anxiety, poor concentration, trouble sleeping, or mood swings. If these are getting in the way of your daily life then it may be a sign that professional help is required to process the memories of what happened.

That is where EMDR comes in.

EMDR is a form of therapy often used when dealing with trauma. It is an interactive therapy technique, and the process can be broken down into 8 phases. The more complex the trauma, the more sessions are required, but it is believed that 12 sessions are usually enough. The treatment specifically would see you recount traumatic memories while I guide you through rapid eye movements. These movements trigger a part in your brain which helps to sort out and organise the distressing memories so that the symptoms lessen. We will first go through steps to create a safe space for you to fall back to, and communication is key to keeping you comfortable throughout.

In other words, EMDR collects core traumatic memories and files them away in a careful and organised manner, alleviating the effects of trauma. It is not hypnosis, and these memories will still exist, but your brain will have processed them in such a way that you can continue with your day to day life.

In 2012, a study showed that 77% of those who used EMDR therapy found that their symptoms of anxiety and depression had alleviated, their low self-esteem had improved, and that the therapy successfully eased hallucinations.

I am also a person-centred counsellor, with experience of working with adults, children, and young people (aged 5-19).

I regularly keep up to date with new research in psychotherapy to improve and adapt the way that I practice to get the best results for those I work with. My work is flexible to your needs and I hold communication to be very important. If something is not working for you, we can find a way around it so that these sessions suit you.

I have the most experience working with issues such as:

Abuse
Addiction (with both client and parent if necessary)
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Bullying
Hoarding
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Loss
Low mood
Low self-esteem
Stress with exams
Parent’s separation
Phobias
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Racial Abuse
Relationship problems
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts and idealisation
Trauma

Feel free to contact me for more information. If making phone calls causes anxiety then I would be happy to communicate with you via email or over text.

I am also comfortable with holding sessions over video calls or by telephone in these trying times. As a former intensive care nurse, my heart goes out to all staff working in critical care during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Developmental trauma & Complex PTSD

£70 for 60 mins of standard counselling

£70 for 60 mins of EMDR