S3E7: EMDR Intensives & creative applications | Dr Jonathan Hutchins

Have you ever wondered about how EMDR can be used beyond the traditional uses in trauma? or what an I-EMDR session contains?This episode features Dr. Jonathan Hutchins, a clinical psychologist, EMDR supervisor, and soon-to-be EMDR trainer. His vast experience covers EMDR for trauma, including new intensive approaches, neuropsychology, and working with those with traumatic brain injury, autism, and ADHD. The conversation offers practical ideas on adapting EMDR, insight into current research, and guidance on bringing intensives into practice.Highlights include:07:53 What are EMDR intensives?12:29 Benefits of EMDR intensives for reducing wait times and dropout rates14:29 Practical setup: How to prepare clients for an intensive session21:37 Creative ways to adapt bilateral stimulation, especially for online or neurodivergent clients24:02 Adapting EMDR for traumatic brain injury and complex neuropsychological needsGuest InfoGuest Information:Dr. Jonathan Hutchins- Consultant Clinical Psychologist, EMDR SupervisorWebsite: hutchinpsychology.co.uk EMDR Supervision: https://emdrsupervision.uk/Connect on LinkedInResources mentioned:Resources discussedEMDR Quarterly (Open Access articles on EMDR Intensives and neurodivergent adaptations)Vanguard Community Interest Company (new research on EMDR with veterans)Sarah Copsey's feasibility RCT on EMDR for Functional Neurological DisorderSpecial Interest Groups in EMDR for neuropsychology and neurodivergenceUpcoming EMDR workshops (details shared on LinkedIn and through Kadaby training)Proudlock, S., & Hutchins, J. (2016). EMDR within crisis resolution and home treatment teams. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 10(1), 47–56. APA PsycInfo.EMDR with neurodivergent clients training https://dr-jonathan-hutchins.cademy.io/emdr-with-neurodivergent-clients-26th-of-september-2025EMDR Intensives: https://dr-jonathan-hutchins.cademy.io/intensive-emdr-i-emdr-a-new-way-of-working** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInSUPERVISOR PLATFORMSupervisor Platform is an online directory designed for therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and other mental health professionals to connect with qualified clinical supervisors. It makes it easy for practitioners to browse, compare, and contact supervisors based on their expertise, approach, and availability, while giving supervisors a professional space to showcase their services. Supervisor Platform (with 3 months free trial code 'WELCOME3')Disclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Natalie Stott (Dclinpsych, HPCP reg), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and should only be used by qualified professionals. Mentioned in this episode:MASTERING THERAPY WORKSHOPSGet your name on the list to be the first to hear when these workshops go live! https://www.masteringtherapy.com/workshopsGuide