Mastering EMDR for OCD - 29th March 2026

Unlock advanced skills in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with our specialised OCD-EMDR workshops. Designed for fully trained EMDR therapists, our programmes delve into integrative, attachment-based approaches, empowering you to confidently address the roots of obsessions and compulsions. Join us to elevate your practice.

Presenting: Case examples; Case Conseptualisation; Workbook and Information Pack; Live Demonstrations; Protocol with Easy-to-Follow Framework showing Step-by-Step guidance, Overview of Research; Integrative Approaches to Treating the Roots of OCD

This event will provide:

> an understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how to differentiate from other anxiety disorders.

>Research review on OCD, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, adaptive defenses, and how early experiences are relevant

>Understanding the development of an adaptive protective defense of doubting, overthinking, obsessive thoughts, compulsive responses, avoidance of emotions, and internal shame and blame

>Integrative treatment approaches for those who require more than the recommended CBT with ERP

>Understanding how and when to integrate CBT, ERP, ACT, CFT, I-CBT, Poly-vagal and Somatic work

>Your own blank template of an EMDR Case Conceptualisation tool adapted specifically to OCD

>Demonstrations of how to use the Case Conceptualisation Tool

>Your own copy of the OCD-EMDR Integrative protocol in a step-by-step framework

>Demonstrations on how to follow the spep-by-step framework

>Understanding of how to approach OCD as an adaptive defense and develop compassionate awareness of it’s PPI (Parts Protective Intentions)

The specific aims are to:

  • Define the diagnostic criteria of OCD: Describe diagnostic criteria for OCD and detail the characteristics of obsessions and compulsions and the associated distress
  • Share information on appropriate risk assessment of ego-dystonic thoughts in harm and POCD.
  • Explain the difference between ego-dystonic and ego-syntonic thoughts
  • Explore the Science so far: Explore the possible aetiology (causes) and neurobiology of the condition.
  • Review Recommended Treatment: Present the current evidence-based treatment mainly ERP for OCD and discuss its limitations.
  • Introduce a specific OCD-EMDR Case Conceptualisation
  • Introduce OCD-EMDR as an Alternative Therapy: Presenting an alternative case conceptualisation of OCD as an adaptive response and the rationale for an alternative therapeutic approach incorporating Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). We provide guidance and demonstrations on how to implement it.
  • Offer a rationale for adaption to the standard EMDR Model: Explain why attachment-based adaptations to EMDR improve the standard protocol specifically for clients with OCD.
  • Illustrate Practical Application: Support the learning process with case studies demonstrating how to deliver EMDR for OCD using the OCD-EMDR approach.

 

What your colleagues say about the OCD-EMDR team…

“EMDR for OCD offers insightful, practical guidance in a supportive environment. It's a valuable space to deepen clinical understanding, explore complex cases, and gain confidence in applying EMDR with OCD. I'd highly recommend it to any practitioner looking to strengthen their skills in this area”. – Shiraz Farrand, EMDR Consultant

“Friendly, supportive, informative, instructive. Range/blend of expertise from the supervisors was really great. A person-centred attitude, where the client is not pathologized, and we were looking at 'what happened'. This closely aligns with my original person-centred psychotherapy training”. Group Participant.

"I appreciated your humble and respectful cultural curiosity which felt very important to me in the way you addressed the cases with specific cultural differences. Bea, Linda, and Joyce, each one of them has a unique perspective and different approaches to address the questions which enriched the session so much"- Dr. Hoda Refaat Mahfouz Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist in Egypt.

Dr Joyce Blake, Bea Carrington, and Linda Sunderland will be your hosts and are pleased to welcome you to our next webinar and learning experience! 

 

What you will receive:

Booking the webinar will include an introductory pack of the OCD-EMDR formulation tools for working with EMDR and OCD, an OCD-EMDR Protocol Framework adapted from ai-EMDR and developed with Mark Brayne, as well as links to a multitude of resources that can be integrated into various phases of the EMDR 8 phase protocol.

 

To book: please click the link button to visit Eventbrite or follow this address which will take you to our Eventbrite page

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ocd-emdr-webinar-tickets-1983441103734?aff=oddtdtcreator

Specialised workshops for EMDR therapists

Our workshops stand apart by integrating therapeutic modalities within the EMDR framework. We provide a unique, evidence-based training experience focused specifically on the complexities of OCD treatment for EMDR therapists.

Integrative EMDR for OCD

Learn how to effectively treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by seamlessly integrating advanced EMDR with other evidence-based approaches.

Advanced EMDR skills

Develop sophisticated EMDR techniques tailored for complex OCD presentations, enhancing your therapeutic precision and efficacy.

Comprehensive therapeutic approach

Explore the fusion of EMDR, CBT, ERP, ACT, CFT, Parts work, somatic, poly-vagal theory, and ICBT, creating a holistic treatment strategy for OCD within EMDR.

Become a competent EMDR therapist for OCD

Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently and competently treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder using integrative EMDR therapy. We believe every fully trained EMDR therapist can master these advanced techniques and make a profound difference for their clients.

What you will learn

Our workshops focus on the intricacies of treating OCD using integrative attachment-based EMDR therapy. You will gain advanced EMDR skills specifically designed for this client group, understanding how to apply techniques that address the roots of obsessions and compulsions. We cover practical strategies and case conceptualisation to build your expertise, empowering you to achieve competence in this area.

Our unique workshop difference

What sets our workshops apart is our specialised focus on OCD within the EMDR framework. We uniquely integrate evidence-based CBT, ERP, ACT, CFT, Parts work, and ICBT, providing a truly comprehensive and effective training experience not commonly found elsewhere. This ensures you receive a holistic and powerful skill set, distinguishing your practice in the field of EMDR for OCD.