EMDR vs The Meaden Method – Best for Trauma Relief?
Introduction
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is widely known for treating trauma and PTSD. It can help some people process distressing memories, but it often requires multiple sessions and can feel intense or overwhelming.
The Meaden Method takes a different approach. Rather than revisiting trauma in detail, it resets the root cause at the brain’s emotional centre (the amygdala), producing rapid, lasting relief. Clients frequently describe the change as “night and day”—moving from traumatised and overwhelmed to calm, confident, and free, often within hours.
How EMDR Works
EMDR involves recalling distressing experiences while using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones). The goal is to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and reprocess them so they feel less disturbing. Many people benefit, but EMDR typically requires multiple sessions and, for some, the process of revisiting trauma can feel emotionally demanding.
How The Meaden Method Works
The Meaden Method creates neurochemical change by resetting the amygdala—so you’re not just coping with symptoms, you’re dissolving the emotional charge at its source. Sessions are gentle and can be content-free if you prefer privacy, meaning you don’t need to disclose highly personal details. Once learned, you leave with skills for life so you can maintain your progress independently.
EMDR vs The Meaden Method – Comparison at a Glance
| EMDR | The Meaden Method | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed of Results | Typically multiple sessions over weeks/months | Rapid change in hours |
| Process | Recall traumatic memories with bilateral stimulation | Gentle, non-retraumatising; no forced reliving |
| Disclosure | Usually requires discussing/recalling events | Content-free option available (privacy protected) |
| Focus | Reprocess specific memories | Resets root cause at brain level (amygdala) |
| Complex Cases | Often addressed one memory at a time | Holistic & simultaneous—multiple strands resolved together |
| Emotional Load | Can feel intense or overwhelming | Contained, calm, empowering |
| Skills for Life | Primarily session-based change | You learn the method—self-sufficiency after sessions |
| Aftercare Support | Varies by practitioner | 21-day free trial to Aftercare Programme, then £15.95/month with 80+ tools |
| Delivery | In-person commonly preferred | Online or in-person with equal effectiveness |
| Overall Result | Gradual improvement across memories | Profound, lasting transformation; often “night and day” |
The Real Cost of Treatment
EMDR may appear cost-effective per session, but consider the total cost of getting well:
- Number of sessions (one memory/strand at a time vs hours)
- Travel & time (petrol, trains, parking, childcare)
- Time off work (lost earnings or holiday days)
- Emotional cost (weeks of high emotional load)
- Relapse risk (if root cause wiring remains)
- Medication dependency (if symptoms are only managed)
Worked Example (Illustrative)
| Cost Component | EMDR | The Meaden Method |
|---|---|---|
| Session fees | 12 sessions × £90 = £1,080 | 4-hour plan = £795 |
| Travel & parking | £10 × 12 = £120 | £0 (online) or minimal (in-person) |
| Time off work | 1.5 hrs × 12 × £20/hr = £360 | Single half-day or evening slot |
| Emotional cost of delay | Weeks of emotional intensity | Change in hours |
| Relapse / repeat blocks | Possible if core wiring persists | Root-cause reset lowers risk |
| Aftercare support | Varies | 21-day free trial, then £15.95/month rolling |
| Indicative total | £1,560+ (fees + travel + time) | £795 (+ optional £15.95/month aftercare) |
Cost recap: Fewer sessions. No travel. Minimal time off work. Lower emotional load. Optional ongoing support. In practice, the Meaden Method is often the most cost‑effective path to real, lasting change.
Client Experience
Many clients see me after trying EMDR. They often report partial relief but lingering triggers—or they found the process emotionally exhausting. With The Meaden Method, change is fast, gentle, and private if preferred. The burden lifts quickly and clients leave with the tools to stay well.
Why Choose The Meaden Method?
- Rapid, lasting results – often in hours
- Gentle and non-retraumatising
- Content-free option – no need to disclose personal details
- Skills for life – self-sufficiency after sessions
- Works alongside medication; many reduce/stop under GP guidance
- Backed by thousands of client results and reviews
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