Address overthinking and finally find peace of mind

You've probably told yourself a hundred times: 'Just stop it.' And yet you can't. That isn't weakness; it's neurology. When your brain has stored a situation as threatening, it keeps replaying it as a kind of protective mechanism. Those circling thoughts are your nervous system trying to get a grip on something that feels unresolved. Addressing overthinking therefore isn't about trying harder to stop, but about reducing that underlying emotional charge. Only then does the repetition stop on its own. IEMT focuses on precisely that mechanism: not the content of your thoughts, but the emotional energy that keeps them going.

Perhaps you've sought help before: talking therapy, self-help books, perhaps even cognitive therapy. And yet you notice that the overthinking returns. IEMT, Integral Eye Movement Therapy, takes a different approach. Targeted eye movements, similar to what your brain does during REM sleep, reduce the emotional charge of persistent memories and beliefs. This works not only with traumatic experiences, but also with the deeply rooted beliefs that feed chronic overthinking: 'I'm not good enough', 'I have to control everything', 'Things will go wrong if I don't pay attention.' In March 2026, the first exploratory peer-reviewed study on IEMT was published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies, involving researchers affiliated with Maastricht University. Among 33 participants, 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. This is an initial exploratory study, not definitive evidence, but it is a promising first step. Notably, in a blind comparison, 60% of participants experienced IEMT as gentler and calmer than EMDR.

Working with Janine begins with an initial consultation costing €100 excluding VAT, held entirely online via video call. You don't need an app or a download, just a quiet space and a stable connection. During this first session, Janine explores with you which patterns or memories are feeding your overthinking. You then work with IEMT: targeted eye movements while focusing on a specific image, feeling or belief. Many people notice the emotional intensity decreasing during the session itself. A session lasts 60 minutes. Payment is made securely via Stripe. IEMT is not a medical treatment; in an acute crisis or if you have severe symptoms, Janine will always refer you to your GP or a specialist care provider.