Welcome to EMDR Pakistan

Healing trauma. Transforming lives.

We are a professional community dedicated to bringing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to the forefront of trauma-informed mental health care in Pakistan. Whether you’re a clinician seeking training or an individual searching for effective treatment, EMDR Pakistan offers trusted guidance, local resources, and a growing network of certified practitioners.

Welcome to EMDR Pakistan

Healing trauma. Transforming lives.

We are a professional community dedicated to bringing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to the forefront of trauma-informed mental health care in Pakistan. Whether you’re a clinician seeking training or an individual searching for effective treatment, EMDR Pakistan offers trusted guidance, local resources, and a growing network of certified practitioners.

Welcome to EMDR Pakistan

Trauma is widespread in our region, often unspoken and untreated. From personal losses to collective tragedies, Pakistanis face psychological wounds that deserve healing. EMDR offers a pathway that is efficient, culturally adaptable, and rooted in compassion. EMDR Pakistan aims to make this method more accessible by promoting awareness, building local capacity, and supporting ethical, culturally competent care.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a globally recognized, evidence-based psychotherapy developed to help people recover from trauma and distressing life experiences, including PTSD, grief, abuse, anxiety, and more. Rather than focusing on talk alone, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements) to help the brain process and integrate difficult memories. Endorsed by the World Health Organization and APA, EMDR is a structured, 8-phase treatment approach with lasting results

What is EMDR Therapy?

Looking for Help?

We maintain a growing directory of EMDR-trained and EMDR certified clinicians across Pakistan.
All listed therapists meet minimum training standards and adhere to ethical practice guidelines.

Don’t know where to start? Contact us for a referral or guidance.

Training and Certification

Become an EMDR Practitioner

EMDR Pakistan offers support and guidance for mental health professionals seeking training in EMDR therapy. We work with EMDR Asia and Europe-accredited trainers and regional experts to bring foundational and advanced training workshops to Pakistan.

Basic EMDR Training
Structured over two parts, with
supervised practice sessions

Advanced Workshops
Specialised modules on complex
trauma, dissociation, child EMDR,
and more

Consultation and Supervision Connect with approved EMDR consultants for case consultation and certification pathways

Resources

Explore EMDR Tools and Research

Coming soon: Urdu-language resources for public education

EMDR protocol handouts

Client psychoeducation
materials in Urdu andEnglish

Research articles and
evidence summaries

Guidelines for working in
low-resource or high-trauma
contexts

Our Mission

Advancing Trauma-Informed Care in Pakistan

EMDR Pakistan is a collective of psychologists, therapists, trainers,and advocates committed to advancing trauma recovery through the use of EMDR therapy. We envision a future where trauma is not a life sentence and where evidence-based care is accessible, inclusive, and culturally grounded.

Our Mission

Advancing Trauma-Informed Care in Pakistan

EMDR Pakistan is a collective of psychologists, therapists, trainers,and advocates committed to advancing trauma recovery through the use of EMDR therapy. We envision a future where trauma is not a life sentence and where evidence-based care is accessible, inclusive, and culturally grounded.

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