EMDR Therapy Quarterly

EMDR UK Association Annual Hybrid Conference & AGM 

Friday 20^th and Saturday 21^st March 2026 

Delta Hotel, Bristol 

Registration for the EMDR UK annual conference has now opened.  The conference will be held in the Delta Hotel, Bristol.   

CPD points: 12 

With the conferences increasing in size each year and feedback from previous conferences being that delegates wish to have more space; the Delta hotel has been specially selected as it boasts the largest conference facility in the Southwest. With a capacity of 500 in-person delegates, it is ideal for large-scale events.  

The Delta hotel is in a prime central location, just a short distance from Cabot Circus – Bristol’s vibrant shopping and dining hub with over 120 stores, bars and restaurants. There are also excellent transport links; just a 15-minute walk or short bus or taxi ride from Bristol Temple Meads station and access to major roads.  

This is a chance to not only attend this national annual event but also to visit this wonderful city, renowned for its rich maritime history, iconic landmarks like the Clifton Suspension Bridge, vibrant street art and cultural contributions, including being the hometown of the famous artist Banksy.  

We received positive feedback from the Liverpool conference in 2025. The conference was widely praised for its high-quality content, diverse speakers, and engaging presentations.  Many delegates rated sessions as “Excellent,” particularly keynote speeches and workshops on IFS (Internal Family Systems), trauma, and addiction.  Keynote presentations were given by the Association’s new Patron Darren McGarvey, and Aileen Alleyne spoke of generational trauma; both of which were highly appreciated. Matt Wesson’s session on adherence to EMDR evidence base sparked deep discussion and reflection and many workshops were reported to have provided practical recommendations and to have deepened delegates’ insight into specific topics. Many attendees felt the conference was well-organized, and both in-person and online experiences were generally positive.  

There were many helpful suggestions given as to what members wanted to see included in the 2026 conference.  We have commissioned a full programme with international and nationally renowned presenters who will inspire and enrich our knowledge and clinical skills.   

In response to desired future workshops, we are delighted to announce that Dr Karsten Böhm will be presenting on using EMDR to treat sexual, aggressive or religious obsessions in OCD. Nick Adams will be presenting on “The Neurobiology of EMDR: Enhancing practice through neuroscientific understanding.”  Peter Pruyn will be giving a very interactive presentation regarding exploration of clinical choices of interweaves in treating menstrual pain. Silva Neves will be speaking about “Working effectively with LGBTQ+ clients,” and Dr Michel Silvestre will be leading the Child and Adolescent stream, where he will be speaking about the “Impact of trauma on the child and his family, individual injury and relational injury.”   

EMDR UK conferences are now hybrid. This offers greater choice and flexibility to meet the needs of association members, and it reduces the global footprint of national association events.   Whilst the Delta hotel is a large conference venue, we have capped the number of in-person spaces to ensure a comfortable environment for delegates and exhibitors.  Book early if you wish to attend in person or further delegates may choose to attend via our professionally managed online platform, which will enable live participation throughout the conference.  Exhibitors will be present in Bristol, and online delegates will have access via links to their sites. 

We attempt to make the conference venue and presentations accessible for all delegates attending in person or remotely, but we appreciate further considerations may be required. If you have any needs, disabilities or difficulties that may impact your engagement in the event please do let us know and we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments. Please contact Amy Donohoe by email, emdr@eyas.co.uk or telephone 01243 775561, or if preferred, provide a telephone number so that we can get in contact with you to discuss. 

12 EMDR CPD credits will be awarded for the full conference.  The conference will be recorded and available for registered delegates to view for up to 3 months post conference. 

The EMDR Association has committed to planting a tree for every delegate registered and you will also have the opportunity to participate in this carbon reduction initiative at the point of registration. 

Links for registration, conference programme, presenters’ information and conference venue will be provided in due course.  

Registration link:  Click here to register 

Links to Conference Programme and Presenters’ information 

Conference Venue:  Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre