I am a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Lancashire seeking participants for a qualitative research study exploring the lived experiences of EMDR-accredited practitioners working therapeutically with clients presenting with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).

The study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Lancashire Health Ethics Review Panel (Reference: Health 01387 FR).

About the study

The aim of this study is to explore how EMDR practitioners experience the emotional, somatic and relational aspects of working with clients presenting with CPTSD. The research will examine experiences such as somatic resonance, therapeutic presence, co-regulation, vicarious distress and post-traumatic growth, and how practitioners make sense of these experiences within their clinical practice.

Findings will contribute to a greater understanding of therapist wellbeing and may help inform EMDR training, supervision and future research.

Who can take part?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are an EMDR-accredited Practitioner or Consultant.
  • Are currently practising within the UK.
  • Self-report experience of working therapeutically with clients presenting with Complex PTSD (CPTSD).
  • Are able to provide informed consent and participate in an interview conducted in spoken English or with appropriate communication support (e.g. a British Sign Language interpreter arranged by the participant).

What does participation involve?

Participation involves a single confidential semi-structured interview conducted online via Microsoft Teams, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. With your consent, the interview will be audio recorded. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study up to four weeks following your interview.

Interested in taking part?

Please see here for more information.
Please see here to view the participant information sheet.

If you would like further information or are interested in participating, please contact: Carly Morgan EMDR Consultant and Doctoral Researcher University of Lancashire Email: CEMorgan1@lancashire.ac.uk