Horses & Forces

02/05/2026

What a great couple of weeks for https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk saw Dr Button running the following full EMDR accredited trainings
Part 1 - Avon & Wiltshire NHS
Part 1 - Hampton by Hilton Torquay
Part 2 - Online

It’s been a real pleasure meeting and getting to know all the amazing mental health professionals who attended our trainings. We look forward to meeting you all again on your Parts 2 & 3.

A special thank you to our fantastic facilitators and facilitators in training, who all bring their vast knowledge and experience to the EMDR learning environment.

To all the staff at the Hampton by Hilton, Torquay, who look after us every time we run our trainings there. A massive thank you, for your hospitality, support, professionalism and that human connection. 😊

If you are a mental health professional and thinking about attending a EMDR accredited training please do take a look at the website and get in touch.

In-person & Online Training - EMDR Training with EMDR Europe accredited trainer Dr Alex Button in Torbay, South Devon. Register your interest

21/04/2026

If you are thinking about attending an in person EMDR accredited Training in the UK. Take a look at our website. https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/ and explore what we have on offer.

We have a fantastic and very knowledgeable trainer in Dr Alexandra Button and also great team members who also have vast knowledge and experience delivering EMDR. All members of the team are all accredited, which is important for good clinical governance and safe guarding of future clients. Take a look at our team members Bios here https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/meet-the-team/

As the non clinician and a military veteran seeing and understanding EMDR delivered well, from Therapy, Supervision and through Training has a such a positive affect on everyone's lives.

Dr Alexandra Button's passion, knowledge and relatable experience working with such a broad client groups is priceless.

The Transformative Power of EMDR

Many clinicians start EMDR training expecting another CPD box tick… and leave with their view of this powerful therapy transformed.

Why?

Because EMDR allows you to:
🌿 Trust the process rather than carry all the pressure
🌿 Witness clients find their own solutions
🌿 Treat trauma at its roots, not just its symptoms
🌿 Work more holistically with mind, body, and memory
🌿 Reduce stuckness and achieve breakthroughs that once felt “impossible”

As one therapist said:
“It has entirely changed my practice. I can't imagine working without it.”

If you're longing for a modality that reignites your confidence, supports your clients deeply, and genuinely works, EMDR might be your next step. Find out more about my training courses at

31/03/2026

Halfway through another EMDR Part 3 training. All in the very capable hands of Dr Button EMDR Training and only one more day to go before another one of our cohorts have fully completed their EMDR accredited training.

Our Part 1 in April is nearly full with only 2 spaces left.

It’s fantastic to think about all the great EMDR work these amazing mental health professionals can now provide for their clients. 😊

14/03/2026

Haytor in the distances

14/03/2026

04/03/2026

Speaking on behalf of clients who are trying to do the right thing by seeking support for their mental ill health, there are important questions that must be asked.
Is the therapist I am about to see suitably qualified?
What happens if something goes wrong?
What is their attitude to risk?
Are there proper regulations, safeguards, and checks in place to protect me?

These are not cynical questions, they are responsible ones that you need to ask.

Consider it this way.

A man down the road from you is always tinkering with cars on his driveway. His prices are cheaper than the authorised and regulated garage. You’ve heard that a few people have used him without issue, so you decide to give him a try.

He replaces a few parts. You collect the car later that day and drive away. Shortly afterwards, warning lights begin flashing on the dashboard. You return to him, but he smiles and insists the problem has nothing to do with his work.

You then take the car to an authorised garage, only to discover that the work was not carried out correctly. The repairs will now cost significantly more. Your car will be off the road for longer. Your insurance may even be compromised.

The initial saving has become a much greater loss.

Now imagine that instead of a vehicle, it is your mental health. Your trauma. Your vulnerability. Your trust.

When therapy goes wrong, the consequences are not just financial. They can deepen distress, reinforce shame, and create an added moral injury. The harm that comes from being let down by someone you entrusted with your care.

To quote Gabor Maté “There is great value in truth”.

We may not always like it, but it is ours to face and work through. Transparency about qualifications, regulation, and accountability is not an attack on professionals in this critical and much needed space, it’s about safeguarding the client that may not know the difference.

When you seek help at your most vulnerable, you deserve competence, honesty, and protection not just reassurance. For my family in the military community, I say it’s like having a very good set of orders and intel brief before going out on the ground. There should be very little surprises, and if there are any, there’s very good tried and tested SOP’s in place to deal with them.

Have a great rest of your week! 🥰

02/03/2026

Looking forward to reading this book that has just turned up and written by Dr Claire Plumbly

25/02/2026

Have you noticed? More clients are asking specifically for EMDR.

They've heard about it from friends, read about it online, or previous therapists mentioned it. They come to sessions already knowing what they want.

When clients ask for EMDR and you can't offer it, it's frustrating for both of you.

I'm seeing this happen more and more. Clients are becoming better informed about different therapy approaches, and EMDR has a strong evidence base that people trust.

Learning EMDR means you can meet your clients where they are and offer the approach they're specifically seeking.

My April 2026 training gives you the complete foundation to start using EMDR confidently in your practice.

We start with Part 1 on April 27th-29th at the Hampton by Hilton in Torquay.

You'll experience EMDR yourself during the training, practise with other therapists in small groups, and see live demonstrations of how it works with real clients.

Then Part 2 (online in July) and Part 3 (back in Torquay in November) complete your qualification.

You'll also get 12 months' free membership access (normally £175/year) with detailed teaching videos, ready-to-use clinical resources, and monthly support sessions as you build your EMDR confidence.

Book all three parts together here: https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/emdr-training-dates/

25/02/2026

A bit of morning inspiration to get outdoors and enjoy the nature and beauty that’s around you.

23/02/2026

Dr Anna Colton speaks to Dr Federica Amati about nutrition, gut health, and why food advice has become so confusing. We unpack how misinformation spreads online, why nuance and evidence struggle to compete with punchy wellness trends, and what nutrition science actually tells us about health, risk, and the microbiome. Federica shares her journey into public health and nutrition, and explains why population-level science so often gets misunderstood when it’s applied to

Tune in and have a listen - it’s packed full of easily actionable tips too.

Podcast Episode · Chew On This with Dr Anna Colton · 28/01/2026 · 40m

23/02/2026

I thought I'd share this with you all.
Association of potential morally injurious events, moral injury and somatic symptoms of health in UK military veterans: a cross-sectional study

Moral injury can follow exposure to three types of potentially morally injurious event (PMIE). Both PMIE exposure and moral injury are associated with poor

14/02/2026

This is sounds a great opportunity for the veteran community to make connections and seek any help, advice and support that is needed.

🎖️Veterans & Armed Forces Support Event 🎖️
FREE to attend

Templer Wellbeing are proud to host a dedicated support event for Veterans, Serving Personnel, Reservists, and their families.

This is a fantastic opportunity to access a wide range of specialist support services all in one place, including:

✔️ Health & wellbeing support
✔️ Mental health services
✔️ Housing & accommodation
✔️ Employment & career guidance
✔️ Financial & benefits advice
✔️ Family & community support

Whether you’re looking for advice, support, or simply want to connect with others in the Armed Forces community, this event is here for you.
This will run alongside our usual monthly Community Support Service.

📍 The Courtenay Centre
📅 Wednesday 11th March
⏰ 10.30-12.30
🎟️ FREE entry
👫 All welcome

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