Welcome to Light Horizon - EMDR
An effective therapy, done by a trained psychologist, helping you process difficult experiences and move forward with clarity and resilience. Learn more about EMDR on the page EMDR Therapy or schedule an appointment right away to begin your journey.
Located in the Algarve
English and Dutch Spoken
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and release traumatic or distressing memories. Using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, EMDR reduces the emotional intensity of painful experiences and supports lasting change. It is a highly effective and often faster treatment for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. EMDR helps negative self-beliefs shift into healthier, more empowering ones.
How it works
Intake
An intake to get to know each other and decide whether EMDR is the right therapy for you.
EMDR sessions
Effective EMDR therapy session(s) to help the brain process impactful events and make you feel safe and worthy.
Additional interventions
Based on your personal situation, additional therapeutic interventions can be applied when needed.
About me
As a psychologist with experience in specialist mental health care and addiction treatment, I have worked with people facing trauma, complex psychiatric issues, and early recovery from addiction. Through this work, I have seen how powerful and effective EMDR therapy can be.
At Light Horizon – EMDR in the Algarve, I primarily offer EMDR therapy, supported when needed by other evidence-based approaches. I work with trauma, phobias, negative self-image, fear of the future, and other impactful experiences.
My approach is careful, collaborative, and focused on creating a safe space where clients feel heard while we work together toward recovery.
Jouw verhaal, jouw horizon
Ontdek hoe EMDR therapie bij Light Horizon - EMDR je kan helpen om trauma's te verwerken, stress te verminderen en angsten te overwinnen. Ik bied persoonlijke begeleiding en een veilige omgeving in Lagos, Portugal.
"I experienced the EMDR session with Shanita as very positive and helpful; it immediately had the effect I was hoping for. Namely that the sharp edges were smoothed out. I can now think and talk about the event without intense emotions, which was exactly what I needed at that moment.
Furthermore, I felt safe enough with Shanita to fully engage in the EMDR session, and this also improved the outcome.
I would do it again if needed.
Anonymous (31)
''The EMDR sessions with Shanita helped me enormously. The sessions gave me a new perspective on the situation. From the start, it felt safe and trusting.''
Anonymous (23)
"If I were asked how to describe a therapy session with Shanita, I would say confronting, loving, and helpful. Shanita shows you in different ways the value of a person. With her humor, enthusiasm, and specific, challenging questions, she demonstrates the importance of truly looking at yourself and allowing events to have balance. She provides a sense of safety simply by being herself, which creates space for me to do the same. I am grateful and would recommend her.
Anonymous (29)
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[[Postcode]] Lagos, Portugal