Richard Mitchell is an EMDR Europe accredited Senior Trainer- He is the founding president of the EMDR Europe Association and has contributed significantly to the development and implementation of the highest standards in the theory and practice of EMDR throughout Europe.
- He was trained in EMDR by Francine Shapiro in 1993/4 and is one of the most respected and experienced EMDR trainers in Europe.
- He rigorously applies the highest standards to his training.
- He has an international reputation as a skilled senior trainer who has trained throughout the world as part of the EMDR Humanitarian assistance programme following national disasters, war and civil conflict.
- He has played a pivotal role in making the EMDR Europe Association the largest and most influential trauma related organisation in Europe. EMDR Europe now has over 7000 members.
- He is chair of the EMDR Europe Standards Committee and is responsible for the monitoring and accreditation of EMDR Europe trainers and training courses.
- Richard is a trustee of the EMDR UK & Ireland Association Council and is actively involved in the development of EMDR in the UK & Ireland
- Richard is director of EMDR Works
- His background is in mental health social work and psychodynamic and humanistic psychotherapy.
- Richard is totally committed to the development of EMDR theory and practice in line with the most recent research and theoretical developments.
