EMDR Therapy Quarterly

This year’s conference showcased a diverse and impactful selection of poster presentations, reflecting the application of EMDR therapy across a wide range of settings and populations.

Six posters were selected from the abstracts submitted, and we were delighted to have authors for each one in attendance. The research presented included:

• A field report on integrating EMDR into a community drug and alcohol service.
• A pilot feasibility study using EMDR within a family paediatric oncology psychology service.
• Qualitative research on how adults with psychosis experience EMDR.
• A study evaluating the effectiveness of online EMDR to address PTSD and comorbid symptoms in medical personnel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• A qualitative study on how clients experience intensive EMDR for PTSD.

The EMDR UK Scientific and Research Committee (SRC) assessed the posters on criteria relating to the research methodology and poster design. The standard of the posters was very high, and in a close-run competition, Dr. Paul V. Greenall’s poster “Using EMDR to Treat Combat-Related Trauma: A Prison-Based Clinical Case Study” claimed the award for the best poster, and Paul was presented with a certificate at the conference.

Dr Paul V. Greenall with his winning poster

The conference posters truly reflected the innovation, compassion and dedication within the EMDR community. Congratulations to all our presenting authors, and well done to Paul Greenall and colleagues for their winning contribution.

Looking ahead: A call for posters 2026

If you are feeling inspired, we are now welcoming early expressions of interest for poster abstract submissions for the 2026 EMDR UK Conference. Whatever stage of your career you are at, we encourage diverse perspectives and all levels of evidence. To register your interest in submitting an abstract to be considered by the SRC, please email a.sutton@emdrassociation.org.uk with your proposed area of research, and we will be sure to contact you when the official call for posters opens.