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Interest in intensive EMDR is rising fast — and not because it’s trendy, but because therapists are starting to question long‑held assumptions about how trauma therapy “should” be delivered. For decades, weekly sessions have been treated as the default. Not because they are inherently superior, but because they were convenient for service structures. Yet when you look closely at the EMDR model, nothing in its foundations requires therapy to be delivered in 60–90 minute slices

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed increasing curiosity among therapists about intensive ways of working... Some clinicians are already offering longer sessions informally. Others are interested in intensive EMDR but feel unsure where to begin, how to structure the work safely, or whether intensive approaches are realistic within everyday clinical practice. Again and again, I’ve heard similar questions: How do I maintain safety and containment in intensive work? How do I

On 20th–21st March 2026, Dr Sarah Butler delivered a keynote presentation to 500+ professionals at the EMDR Association UK Annual Conference, held at the Delta Hotels Bristol. Her talk presented findings from her doctoral research: “How do clients experience intensive EMDR for post-traumatic stress? A phenomenological analysis.” This presentation reflects Dr Butler’s ongoing commitment to advancing innovative, evidence-informed approaches to trauma treatment—particularly in

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Dr Sarah Butler presents research on intensive EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD at the 2026 EMDR Association UK Conference in Bristol.

Intensive therapy for PTSD is gaining momentum as an alternative to weekly treatment. This blog explores qualitative research into intensive EMDR, highlighting how psychological safety, continuity, and client experience support meaningful change. Key insights for clinicians, services, and commissioners considering intensive trauma therapy models.

Police Care UK and Dr Sarah Butler have launched a collaborative research project exploring the feasibility of an intensive treatment programme for Complex PTSD (CPTSD) among serving police officers, addressing the unique challenges of trauma care in high-risk professions.

Intensive PTSD therapy offers a focused, time-limited alternative to traditional weekly treatment, particularly for people exposed to repeated or occupational trauma. This post explains how intensive trauma therapy works, who it is suitable for, and why it can provide a safe and effective route to recovery.