EMDR, CBT, and Trauma Therapy – London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin & Beyond
WHAT I DO
Ily Tsare is an accredited EMDR therapist and a member of EMDRIA (EMDR International Association, USA). Holding a Master of Science in Psychology (BPS-accredited, UK) and certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), Ily integrates trauma-informed counselling with evidence-based modalities.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a cutting-edge, body-and-brain-based psychotherapy method designed to help clients process unresolved emotional experiences — not just talk about them. Ily uses EMDR to help clients overcome:
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The lingering impact of past failures, criticism, rejection, or burnout
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Emotional pain tied to professional trauma or interpersonal conflict
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Fear of visibility, fear of success, or fear of judgment
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Impostor syndrome, self-sabotage, and chronic self-doubt
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Motivation blocks rooted in emotional memory
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Anxiety, grief, and burnout with emotional collapse
EMDR is especially effective when a client feels “stuck” despite insight or logic. It bypasses overthinking and taps into the nervous system’s ability to reprocess traumatic or overwhelming experiences at their root — creating lasting change, often faster than traditional talk therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on understanding and changing the thought patterns and behaviors that fuel stress, anxiety, or underperformance. Ily applies CBT techniques to help clients:
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Develop emotional regulation and resilience
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Overcome perfectionism and procrastination
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Build self-confidence and assertiveness
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Navigate difficult conversations and workplace dynamics
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Manage performance anxiety and overthinking
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Set goals and follow through with clarity
CBT provides the tools and frameworks to handle everyday psychological challenges and is particularly effective for high-functioning clients looking to improve mental fitness.
Integrating EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is considered one of the most powerful and effective combinations in trauma-informed and evidence-based psychotherapy. Here’s why:
They Work on Different but Complementary Levels
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EMDR focuses on resolving unprocessed traumatic memories that are stored in the body and nervous system. It works bottom-up, targeting emotional, sensory, and physiological responses that logic alone can't access.
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CBT works top-down, helping clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviours that arise from past experiences. It brings structure, clarity, and practical strategies to everyday challenges.
When integrated, these two approaches address both the root and the surface — healing deep emotional wounds while also building cognitive flexibility and coping skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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B.Sc, M.Sc. (accredited by the BPS, UK)
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PGDip in Organizational Psychology
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PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
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Over 7 Years of Experience in counselling, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed therapy
SPECIALTIES
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THE FULL TRAUMA & STRESS SPECTRUM (Mild Stress → Chronic Stress → Nervous System Dysregulation → Emotional Trauma → “Small-t” Trauma → Relational Trauma → Environmental Trauma → Developmental Trauma → “Big-T” Trauma → Complex Trauma / C-PTSD)
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Anxiety, Mental Health Crises, Burnout, Setbacks & Negative Life Events. Support for managing breakdowns, motivational blocks, emotional exhaustion, low energy, and loss of creativity.
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Social Skills, Emotional Regulation & Executive Function Coaching. Training to improve emotional awareness, impulse control, planning, and interpersonal skills.
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Career Counselling & Organisational Psychology Helping professionals and leaders navigate career transitions, work-related stress, and leadership challenges.
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EMDR/CBT-Based Coaching. Targeted support for goal setting, managing mental blocks, reducing self-doubt, and overcoming fear-based obstacles to personal or professional growth.
Additional Specialisation: Career & Business Psychology
Alongside his general practice, Ily Tsare also works as a career counsellor and business psychologist, supporting professionals, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams in navigating transitions, overcoming internal barriers, and growing sustainably — both personally and professionally.
He specialises in working with:
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Career change, professional identity crisis, or loss of direction
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Burnout recovery and restoring work–life balance
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Fear of failure or fear of visibility during leadership growth
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Navigating conflict, imposter syndrome, or toxic workplace dynamics
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Performance anxiety in high-stakes or leadership roles
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Emotional blocks around money, success, ambition, or responsibility
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Resilience training for long-term emotional and professional sustainability
Using EMDR & CBT in Career-Focused Therapy
EMDR Therapy helps address the deeper emotional blocks that often go unnoticed but quietly derail motivation, clarity, and confident decision-making. Whether it's a past professional setback, fear of judgement, or chronic internal pressure to succeed — EMDR works at the nervous system level to process and release these blocks, creating more space for clarity, adaptability, and emotional resilience.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) complements EMDR by offering practical tools to:
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Shift unhelpful thought patterns
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Develop assertiveness and leadership confidence
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Improve stress management
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Strengthen executive functioning (e.g. planning, prioritising, emotional regulation)
Fees & Booking Info
FEES (online sessions)
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50 minutes - £60/€70 per session
80 minutes - £85/€100 per session
Small Group Therapy (110 minutes - £30/€35 per meeting)