Applied Memory Deconsolidation & Reconsolidation

A Gentle and Powerful Approach to Working with Trauma.

  • AMDR is safe because we emphasis the importance of building trust in the therapy process. We train therapists, hypnotherapists, coaches and counsellors to convey care, kindness and support as effective tools in trauma treatment. We focus on ways to build relational bonds between therapist and client that help to make trauma repair safer and more comfortable.

  • AMDR is effective because it is an individualised and adaptable approach that closely follows the 3 phases of trauma-informed care. As such, AMDR focusses on the repair of broken trust created by the trauma experience. It also improves the client’s resilience with self-help tools and resources to build inner strength. AMDR is a carefully targeted mind-body approach which addresses the effects of trauma on 4 structured levels (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual). It is a thorough and precise model for effective trauma treatment.

  • AMDR is based on the science of memory deconsolidation and reconsolidation (memory updating and working memory taxing). Each element of the AMDR process is validated by the latest neuroscience research on trauma and mental health. All AMDR treatment protocols target and calm the nervous system utilising elements of mindfulness and somatic therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, NLP, tapping, breathing, chi gong, parts integration and inner child work (narrative therapy).


  • I am an experienced Cognitive Hypnotherapist, NLP Life Coach, EMDR Practitioner, teacher and trainer. I have been a Hypnotherapy Supervisor for the NCH since 2012 and I also co-trained EMDR with Joshua and was a Supervisor at the London EMDR Centre. I have been running my own full time therapy practice for 15 years.

    I have a thirst for knowledge, love to learn, and would describe myself as an Eternal Student, as well as a natural teacher. I love to support and encourage the growth of others.

    After a background in Advertising and the birth of my three children, I changed direction and trained in Antenatal Teaching for the NCT, for whom I taught classes for 26 years. Subsequently I became a therapist after gaining NLP Master Practitioner, and NLP Life Coach certificates with ITS, and my Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy from The Quest Institute in 2009. I also qualified in EMDR with the EMDR Centre London. Over the years I have continued to amass many skills and a lot of experience.

    After adding EMDR to my skill set, in collaboration with Joshua, I worked out a way to integrate it with Cognitive Hypnotherapy. The result was the development of the AMDR Process. Since then, my therapy work has gone to a whole new level which incorporates trauma repair on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels, with amazing results. I am passionate about sharing this method and Joshua and I and have been training other therapists in AMDR since 2018, at Regents University.

    I am particularly interested in the connection between trauma and health and also in the spiritual element of trauma. I have been using AMDR regularly in my practice for the past 4 years. During lockdown, I successfully helped many traumatised clients, using AMDR on Zoom.

    I am intuitive, sensitive, caring, practical and relational in my approach with clients and students.

    In many ways Joshua and I are complementary opposites, playing to each others strengths, and and creating a balance of our skills. Many AMDR students have commented on the harmony between us during the trainings which helps to make the AMDR courses easy to understand and also fun.

  • Joshua is co-creator of AMDR and co-author of the award-winning book Composure: The Art of Executive Presence. As a trauma and relationship therapist with 2 decades of experience Joshua focuses on neuroscience-informed approaches to healing trauma and shame, improving, mindfulness, and becoming more embodied.

    Joshua was formerly Assistant Director of the EMDR Centre London where he met Gill Wood as a student. Joshua is a Harvard-trained executive coach, has completed High Impact Leadership training at the University of Cambridge, has fulfilled programmes in mindfulness and neuroscience at the University of Oxford, and has trained in Neuroscience of Leadership at MIT Sloan Executive Education. Joshua has completed training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and is an accredited member of the International Council of Psychotherapists.

    Joshua is best known for his creation of a bestselling DVD “Yogaboxing”, which combined his many techniques into a fitness workout. As a former technology entrepreneur Joshua was once CEO of a telecommunications company based in southern California before selling and retiring at 32. He has been seen by an estimated 10 million people on CBS news, ITV, Channel 4, Living TV, and has appeared on radio on numerous occasions including BBC and LBC. His work has been featured or mentioned in top print media including the Sunday Times, South China Post, Health & Fitness, Shape, Marie Claire, Evening Standard, Daily Mail, and Metro.

    Joshua is based in London, UK and works with clients individually and online.

Upcoming Courses

  • AMDR For Trauma Healing and Release: Module 1

    27th & 28th Jan 2024
    Regents University

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  • AMDR For Trauma Healing and Release: Module 2

    20th & 21st April 2024
    Regents University

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  • Working through Shame with the Neuroscience of Self Compassion - CPD Workshop

    Saturday 2nd March
    Regents University

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  • The Deep Dive - Healing Shame using Embodiment and the Compassionate Witness in Working with Complex Trauma

    Saturday 1st June
    Regents University

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What our graduates are saying

Testimonials

“Great course! I learnt loads and can apply the knowledge to myself and clients immediately. Thanks Josh and Gill.”

“Joshua and Gill’s training is simple but incredibly informative and powerful I use their therapy methods with practically every client I see.”

“Really powerful course full of tools that I will put into practice straight away with clients, my children – and myself! Thank you.”

“As always so very grateful for how compassionate and consciously the space was held by both Josh and Gill. Profound learning both outside and inside myself. Thank You.”

“Training in AMDR has really supported my therapy business and added a great string to my bow. Since graduating I have worked successfully using the AMDR model with a number of my clients with great results. It really gets to the core issues, clears, supports and helps them step into new versions of themselves.” H.F.

“If you are wondering whether to do this course, do it! It’s fantastic!” R.S.

“This is a great training and I highly recommend it.” D.

“AMDR is quite simply the best post-Quest training I’ve attended.  I use the interventions with all my clients, regardless of age but find it a particularly useful approach to working with young people.  I would recommend AMDR to all therapists, as an invaluable addition to their toolkit.” C.P