EMDR TRAINING
EMDR Refresher Training with Matthew Wesson
An exciting professional development opportunity with Matthew Wesson, Senior Accredited EMDR Europe Trainer with over 25 years’ clinical experience. This highly practical, in-person workshop will take place in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
(Of interest to: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists, CBT Therapists, Mental Health Practitioners and accredited EMDR clinicians.)
Level:
Intermediate
This workshop is designed for practitioners who have already completed EMDR training and want to refresh, deepen, and strengthen their practice.
Teaching methods:
Didactic, discussion, case reflection, roleplay
2-Day Workshop
Date: 4th and 5th November 2026
Location: Ramada by Wyndham, Belfast
Timings
Registration: 9.00am – 9.30am
Start: 9.30am
Finish: 5.30pm
Coffee/Tea, refreshments and lunch will be provided on both days.
Workshop Costs
Earlybird Price – £325 (ends 1 June, 2026)
Standard Price – £365
(Group rates available on request – please contact info@eventwiseni.com)
Abstract
Psychotherapy is complex, and trauma-focused work can feel even more so. It is not uncommon for therapists to lose confidence over time, particularly when sessions do not progress as expected. This can lead to uncertainty, drifting, or avoidance of key parts of the work.
Following intensive EMDR foundation training, many clinicians find that important aspects of the model become less accessible in practice. This workshop is designed to refresh and revitalise your understanding of EMDR in a practical and clinically grounded way.
Across the two days, the workshop will revisit EMDR therapy’s eight-phase protocol, explore core unblocking strategies, and introduce approaches across all phases that practitioners may not have previously considered.
There will be a strong focus on:
- Cognitive interweaves and how to use them effectively
- Understanding and resolving blocks in processing
- Reviewing treatment planning and preparation
- Exploring why clients may not be progressing as expected
The workshop is highly interactive, with discussion and questions encouraged throughout. The aim is to make the learning directly applicable to real clinical work.
Delivered in Matthew’s clear, engaging and supportive style, the training offers a rare opportunity to develop skills in an in-person setting, allowing for richer discussion and deeper learning than is typically possible online.
Learning Objectives
In this workshop participants will:
- Refresh their understanding of the eight-phase EMDR protocol
- Develop confidence in identifying and working with blocks in processing
- Learn practical unblocking strategies and cognitive interweaves
- Strengthen treatment planning and case formulation skills
- Reflect on clinical challenges in a supportive learning environment
- Apply EMDR techniques more confidently in real-world practice
Workshop Facilitator 
Matthew Wesson
Matthew Wesson is a Senior Accredited Trainer with EMDR Europe at the EMDR Academy and has been practising EMDR therapy for over 25 years.
He is a former President of the EMDR Association UK and continues to advise the board. With 21 years of military experience, including work in combat zones, he brings deep expertise in trauma and PTSD.
Matthew is also accredited with BABCP and has a particular interest in integrating EMDR with schema therapy. He has published on EMDR and CBT, presented at national and international events, and currently represents EMDR therapy within NHS England’s Talking Therapies Expert Advisory Group. He also advises NHS Scotland on EMDR matters.
Alongside his training work, Matthew practices clinically within an NHS forensic service.
Venue
This training will take place at Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre, located in St Anne’s Square, 20 Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD, right in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. The venue is a short walk from Belfast City Hall, close to shops, cafés and restaurants, and easily accessible for both local and travelling delegates.
Getting There
The Ramada is well placed for anyone travelling into Belfast. It is around 10 minutes on foot from Belfast City Hall and approximately 3 miles from George Best Belfast City Airport. For those driving, parking is available in nearby city-centre car parks and on-street spaces close to the hotel.
Booking Workshops & Events
Our workshops are available to book through payment by credit/debit card directly through our website or via invoice. Need an invoice? Contact us or send us an email at info@eventwiseni.com to request one.
Terms and Conditions
There will be a £100 cancellation fee up to 14 days before the workshop, and a £200 cancellation fee within 14 days of the workshop date. No refunds can be given for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the workshop. We regret that refunds for failure to attend cannot be made, but you may transfer your booking to a future event within 12 months.
Registration and Invoicing
To register for this event or request an invoice, please email info@eventwiseni.com.
Please note that event details may be subject to change. We will confirm final details 7–14 days before the workshop.
In the unlikely event of cancellation or postponement, participants will be informed as soon as possible and issued a full refund. We cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred.