Resolving inner blocks can sound vague, but what you experience is very real: you react too strongly to something small, avoid situations you actually want to face, or keep getting stuck in the same pattern. IEMT focuses on the core of what keeps you stuck, not by talking about it endlessly, but by reducing its emotional charge through guided eye movements. Janine guides you through this online, with sessions available to Dutch and English speakers worldwide.
Why can't you break those patterns on your own?
You've already tried: thinking things through, talking, reading books, perhaps even having therapy. Yet something still feels stuck. That isn't a lack of willpower; it's how our brain works. Deeply ingrained emotional responses are stored in a part of the nervous system that doesn't respond to logic or good intentions. You can't think a block away. IEMT works differently: it uses bilateral eye movements to reduce the emotional intensity of a memory or belief, so it no longer holds you captive. This creates space to move through life differently.
Which inner blocks does IEMT address, and how does it differ from other methods?
Many people come to Janine with difficulties such as persistent anxiety, a negative self-image, emotional triggers they don't understand, or memories that keep resurfacing. IEMT focuses on three layers that often occur together in entrenched patterns: the emotional charge of a memory, the belief that has grown from it ('I'm not good enough', 'it's never safe'), and the identity pattern that ties it all together. While EMDR focuses primarily on traumatic memories, IEMT also works with that deeper layer of who you believe you are. This makes it particularly suitable for people who notice that their self-image or their way of relating to the world is holding them back.
| Approach | Focus | Typical duration | Format at Ik Wil Verandering |
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| IEMT | Emotions, beliefs and identity patterns | Short-term, structured | Online via video call, 60–90 min per session |
| EMDR | Traumatic memories | Short- to medium-term | Not offered at Ik Wil Verandering |
| Talking therapy | Insight and behavioural patterns | Often long-term | Not offered at Ik Wil Verandering |
What does research say about IEMT as a method for processing deeply held emotions?
The first exploratory, peer-reviewed study on IEMT appeared in March 2026, published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies by researchers affiliated with Maastricht University, among other institutions. In this study of 33 participants from the general population, 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 methods. As this was an initial, exploratory study, further research is needed to confirm these findings. IEMT is a method, not a medical treatment. If you are experiencing an acute crisis or severe mental health difficulties, please contact your GP or a specialist healthcare professional first.
What does working on an inner block at Ik Wil Verandering involve?
It begins with a 60-minute initial consultation, held entirely online via video call. Together, you and Janine identify which emotions, memories or patterns are holding you back, and she assesses whether IEMT is a suitable approach for your situation. The initial consultation costs €100 excluding VAT; payment is processed securely through Stripe. You don't need to install any special software. After the consultation, you discuss the next steps together. Some people notice a shift after just one session; others need more sessions. Janine works in a structured, focused way, taking no longer than necessary while allowing the depth needed for meaningful work.
