Online EMDR Therapy
What if you could process trauma—without telling the story over and over again?
Some experiences are too overwhelming to put into words. Others have already been spoken, yet the emotional charge remains in the body and nervous system.
EMDR therapy offers a way to release trauma at its root. You don’t have to retell, relive, or re-analyze everything to heal.
At Tidal Trauma Centre in Cloverdale, Surrey, our trauma-informed EMDR therapists offer a gentle and structured process to help your system resolve painful memories and begin to build new internal safety.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured trauma therapy that uses bilateral stimulation such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating tones to help the brain reprocess stuck trauma responses.
EMDR can help you:
Reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories
Access calm and clarity without needing to retell your story
Shift limiting beliefs rooted in early or painful experiences
Build inner safety and stability after overwhelm
What Online EMDR Can Help With
EMDR is well-suited for:
• PTSD and complex trauma (C-PTSD)
• Childhood abuse or neglect
• Medical trauma and birth trauma
• Anxiety and panic
• Phobias and grief
• Relationship wounds or betrayal
• Performance anxiety and burnout
Whether your experience is recent or decades old, EMDR helps the brain file it away so it no longer runs in the background.
Does EMDR Work Online?
Yes. For many clients, it works just as well, if not better, virtually.
Online EMDR is equally effective as in-person therapy. Your therapist will guide you through every step using tools adapted for secure, at-home sessions. We use video-based bilateral stimulation (BLS), tapping techniques, or specialized EMDR software depending on your comfort and needs.
Because you are in a familiar environment, your nervous system may feel more grounded. That can make the work gentler and more accessible.
Who We Support and Where
Our online EMDR therapists support clients throughout British Columbia, including those in areas with limited access to trauma-informed care.
You can access therapy with us from:
Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Kitimat
Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, and Dawson Creek
Kamloops, Vernon, and Salmon Arm
Castlegar, Nelson, and Trail
Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands
Tofino, Ucluelet, and Port McNeill
Haida Gwaii and other remote or Indigenous communities
If you have a stable internet connection and a quiet space, EMDR therapy is available to you.
What to Expect in an Online EMDR Session
Sessions are structured and paced to support your nervous system.
Your therapist will help you:
Establish emotional safety and regulation strategies
Identify core memories or beliefs that feel stuck
Use bilateral stimulation to gently process stored experiences
Notice and integrate shifts in emotion, sensation, and meaning
EMDR is not about forcing trauma out. It is about making space for your system to process at a pace that feels safe and supported.
Our Approach to EMDR at Tidal
At Tidal, EMDR is never applied rigidly. We integrate it within a trauma-informed framework that includes:
Somatic therapies to support nervous system awareness
Internal Family Systems (IFS) for parts work and internal safety
Emotion-Focused and relational therapy to support emotional expression and connection
We adapt the process to fit your pace and your body, not a manual
Online EMDR May Be a Good Fit If You…
Prefer the safety, privacy, or flexibility of working from home
Live in a rural or remote BC community
Have already done talk therapy and feel ready to go deeper
Want structure and support in processing painful experiences
Are managing trauma symptoms but don’t want to rehash your story
Ready to Begin with an Online EMDR Therapist?
You don’t have to keep revisiting the past without resolution. We’re here to help you move forward in a way that is safe, grounded, and adapted to your pace.
Fill out a New Client Form and we’ll match you with one or more trauma therapists trained in EMDR.
Book a free consult or appointment using our secure online platform, whenever you’re ready.
Not sure how to choose a therapist?
Read our Client Guide to Consult Calls.