Contact Rachel at Believe EMDR

If you have found this page, it is likely because you searched for EMDR Therapy near me or EMDR Therapy Stockton-on-Tees etc. Reaching out can feel like a big step, you do not have to explain everything straight away. A short message or call is enough to begin.

Rachel Selmes, professionally known as Rachel Hillerby | Master of Science in Occupational Therapy | EMDR-trained practitioner | HCPC Registered as Rachel Hillerby OT58735 | EMDR Association UK Member 176495, registered under Rachel Hillerby | 20+ years NHS experience

Book a free 15-minute consultation

I offer private EMDR therapy from my garden practice in Billingham village, which is in Stockton-on-Tees, near Middlesbrough. People contact me for support with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, bereavement, complex trauma, burnout and feeling stuck in the past.

The first conversation is simply to help us understand whether I may be the right person to support you.

For therapy enquiries

WhatsApp or call Rachel directly for EMDR therapy, trauma support, anxiety and panic attacks, complex PTSD, traumatic bereavement or relationship trauma.

WhatsApp Rachel

For workplace enquiries

Organisations can enquire about workplace mental health support, staff wellbeing sessions, burnout prevention and post-incident support.

Workplace Support

Where sessions are held

In a private garden practice in Billingham village, which is in Stockton-on-Tees, near Middlesbrough.

Areas supported

Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Yarm, Wynyard, Ingleby Barwick and wider Teesside.

No GP referral needed

You can contact me directly. We can talk through what you need and whether EMDR feels appropriate.

NHS and Blue Light staff

Having worked for many years within NHS mental health services, I understand some of the pressures healthcare and emergency service staff can carry. A 10% concession is available for NHS staff and Blue Light cardholders. Please mention this during your initial chat.

Questions before you get in touch

What should I say in my first message?

You can keep it simple. Something like, “Hi Rachel, I would like to ask about EMDR therapy” is enough. You do not need to explain everything in the first message.

Is the consultation therapy?

No. The free 15-minute consultation is a short conversation to ask questions, understand what you are looking for and decide whether booking an appointment feels right.

Can I contact you if I am near Middlesbrough or Yarm?

Yes. Believe EMDR is based in Billingham village, which is in Stockton-on-Tees, near Middlesbrough, with clients travelling from Hartlepool, Yarm, Wynyard, Ingleby Barwick and across Teesside.

Do you offer online sessions?

Online sessions may be available where clinically appropriate. We can talk about this during your initial consultation.

Believe EMDR & Holistic Therapies

Rachel Selmes, professionally known as Rachel Hillerby | HCPC Registered as Rachel Hillerby OT58735 | EMDR-trained practitioner

Private EMDR therapy in Billingham, supporting Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Yarm, Wynyard and Teesside.

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