When you have experienced something deeply painful, traditional weekly therapy can sometimes feel too slow or fragmented. You begin to open up, only to have to close everything back down as the session ends. Then you wait another week to pick up the pieces again. For some people, this pace can make healing feel like a long road that never quite settles.
That is where intensive EMDR can offer something different. It is still grounded in the same evidence-based approach as regular EMDR but it allows for a much more focused, immersive experience. Rather than spreading sessions out over months, intensives bring several sessions together over a shorter period. This creates space to process what has been held for a long time, with the safety and support of a consistent therapeutic relationship throughout.
What Intensive EMDR Looks Like
At Suicide Grief Support, intensives can take place online or in person, depending on what feels right for you. Sessions are carefully planned around your needs your emotional readiness, and your capacity at each stage. You do not need to push or perform. Everything happens at your pace.
Because the sessions are close together, you do not have to re-open and re-close each time. You stay with your healing process more continuously, which often helps the brain make the connections it needs to complete the work. People often describe it as feeling more complete or less interrupted than weekly therapy.
Every part of the intensive process is designed with care. There are spaces for rest, reflection, grounding and gentle integration. The intention is never to rush but to support you in moving through what feels heavy, within a framework that keeps you steady.
How It Differs From Weekly Therapy
Weekly therapy can be a wonderful option for gradual support. It allows time between sessions to reflect to practise new tools, and to keep a gentle rhythm. Many people find this consistency grounding and reassuring.
However, intensive EMDR can be particularly helpful if you feel ready to go deeper or if you have already been in therapy and want to shift something that still feels stuck. It’s similar to giving yourself undivided time to concentrate on healing without the typical interruptions or diversions. According to the research supporting EMDR, both formats can be beneficial, but because of the constant focus, intensives can occasionally help people advance more quickly.
A Safe Space to Heal
Everything offered through Suicide Grief Support comes from a place of understanding. It was created by someone who has been through this kind of pain, and who knows how delicate and complex the healing process can be. The work is always trauma-informed, meaning safety and compassion come before everything else.
You can choose to take part in individual or family intensives, or explore other offerings such as the Rebuild Community, available for £37 a month or £370 a year, with your first month completely free. A percentage of proceeds is donated to charities supporting those affected by suicide across the world.
If you are considering EMDR, you do not have to decide right away. You can reach out, ask questions, or arrange a free consultation to find what feels right for you. Sometimes, just exploring your options can be the first gentle step toward healing.