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Release stuck emotions through eye movements, without endless talking

IEMT helps you process memories, fears and patterns in short-term online sessions.

Eye movement therapy may sound unusual, but for many people it offers the key that other methods could not provide. At Ik Wil Verandering, you work online with Janine, a certified IEMT practitioner, on what you have long wanted to let go of, without having to relive everything in detail.

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What you need to know

Session length
60 minutes per session
Format
Entirely online via video call, no installation needed
Initial consultation fee
€100 excluding VAT, secure payment via Stripe
Approach
IEMT, broader than EMDR, also addressing beliefs and identity patterns
Perhaps you have already tried all sorts of things: talking, reading books, following advice. Yet that same reaction, that feeling or that old memory keeps coming back. Eye movement therapy through IEMT works differently. It bypasses rational thought and directly addresses how your brain stores emotions. For many people, this makes it surprisingly fast and profound, even online.

What is eye movement therapy, and why does it work so differently?

Imagine thinking about something that has affected you for years, and after a few minutes of guided eye movements, it simply feels... less heavy. Not because you forget it, but because its emotional charge decreases. That is the essence of eye movement therapy. IEMT, short for Integral Eye Movement Therapy, uses bilateral eye movements to restart processing in your brain that has become stuck. It works with memories, but also with beliefs such as 'I am not good enough' and deeply rooted identity patterns. Where traditional talking therapy asks you to analyse and put things into words, IEMT only asks you to be present.

IEMT and EMDR: what is the difference for you as a client?

Many people know EMDR as an eye movement method for trauma. IEMT is similar, but goes further. As well as processing memories, IEMT focuses on the beliefs and identity patterns that have grown out of those experiences, such as 'I do not trust anyone' or 'I am always too much'. In March 2026, the first peer-reviewed study on IEMT was published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies, co-authored by researchers from Maastricht University. This exploratory study involving 33 participants found that both IEMT and EMDR eye movements reduced the emotional charge of negative memories significantly more than a control condition, with no significant difference between the two. This is an initial, exploratory study, so caution is still needed when interpreting the findings. Notably, 60% of participants preferred IEMT in a blinded comparison, experiencing it as gentler and calmer.
FeatureIEMTEMDRTraditional talking therapy
How it worksBilateral eye movements + identity workBilateral stimulation through eye movements or tappingVerbal processing and insight
Addresses memoriesYesYesYes, but through retelling
Addresses beliefsYes, a core componentTo a limited extentDepends on the method
Addresses identity patternsYes, with a specific protocolNot as standardSometimes, through long-term support
Session length60 minutes60 minutes45–60 minutes
Available onlineYes, entirelySometimes with limitationsOften

Who can benefit from an online eye movement therapy session?

You do not need to have experienced severe trauma to benefit from this approach. Many people who book a session at Ik Wil Verandering recognise one or more of the following: an emotional reaction that is repeatedly stronger than the situation calls for, a fear or phobia that keeps limiting you, a negative self-image that colours everything, or past experiences you cannot truly 'leave behind'. Online eye movement therapy works for people who want change without getting stuck in lengthy talking sessions. A session lasts 60 minutes and takes place entirely via video call, with no installation or travel required. The initial consultation costs €100 excluding VAT, and payment is handled securely through Stripe. If you are in an acute crisis or need intensive psychiatric support, please contact your GP first.

Explore each topic in more depth

IEMT addresses a range of areas: from processing trauma and phobias to negative beliefs and emotional patterns that shape your life. Our in-depth pages explain how the approach works for specific situations, helping you feel well prepared for your first conversation with Janine.

Frequently asked questions

Ready for something to shift?

If you have been carrying a feeling, a pattern or a memory that just will not let go, this is a good place to start. Janine works entirely online, so there is no need to travel. The initial consultation is an approachable, 60-minute conversation where you explore whether eye movement therapy through IEMT suits your needs. No big promises, just an honest conversation.

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