What is EMDR-Europe Accredited Training and why it matters for clinicians
If you are considering EMDR training in the UK, you will quickly come across the phrase EMDR Europe accredited. It is often used as a mark of quality, but rarely explained clearly.
This article breaks down what EMDR Europe accredited training actually means, how it differs from non-accredited courses, and why it matters for your clinical practice, professional standing and long-term development as a therapist.
What is EMDR Europe?
EMDR Europe is the professional body that sets training and practice standards for EMDR therapy across Europe. It oversees national EMDR associations, including EMDR UK & Ireland, and ensures that EMDR training is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high clinical standard.
When a training course is described as EMDR Europe accredited, it means the curriculum, trainers, supervision structure and assessment process have all been approved by EMDR Europe and align with international best practice.
What makes EMDR Europe accredited training different?
Not all EMDR courses are created equal. Accreditation is the key distinction.
EMDR Europe accredited training includes:
a structured, multi-part training pathway rather than a short workshop
a minimum number of supervised clinical hours
teaching delivered by approved EMDR trainers with significant clinical and teaching experience
a curriculum that covers both theory and practical application in depth
clear standards for competence, ethics and ongoing professional development
Non-accredited courses may offer useful introductions or CPD, but they do not qualify you to practise EMDR as a fully trained EMDR therapist, nor do they meet the requirements for professional accreditation.
Why accreditation matters for clinicians
Clinical confidence and competence
EMDR is a powerful therapy. Accredited training ensures you are not only learning the protocol, but also developing the clinical judgement required to work safely with trauma, dissociation and complex presentations.
Professional recognition
If you want to be recognised by EMDR UK & Ireland, or listed on professional registers as an EMDR therapist, accredited training is essential. Many employers, insurers and referrers now expect this as standard.
Ethical practice
Accredited training embeds EMDR within a trauma-informed, ethical framework. This protects clients and protects you as a clinician, particularly when working with high-risk or complex cases.
Career progression
Accredited EMDR training opens the door to advanced trainings, specialist applications and consultant or supervisor pathways later on. Without it, your development options are limited.
Who is EMDR Europe accredited training for?
EMDR Europe accredited training is designed for qualified mental health professionals, typically including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors and CBT therapists.
You are required to already be practising clinically and have access to suitable clients for supervised EMDR work during the training period.
See EMDR Europe’s Eligibility here.
What does accredited EMDR training involve?
While the exact structure can vary slightly, accredited training generally includes:
two blocks of in-person or live online teaching
supervised practice between training blocks
a required number of EMDR therapy cases
formal supervision days with accredited consultants
At Mirabilis Health, our EMDR training follows this structure and is led by experienced trainers with deep expertise in trauma and complex clinical work.
Why choose EMDR training at Mirabilis Health?
Mirabilis Health is known for its trauma expertise, clinical depth and human-centred approach to training. Our EMDR courses are EMDR Europe accredited and rooted in real-world clinical practice, not just theory.
Training is led by Professor Paul Miller and supported by a faculty actively working in trauma therapy, psychiatry and research. This means the teaching stays grounded, current and clinically relevant. You can see some of his teaching on Youtube.
Our focus is not simply on teaching EMDR as a technique, but on helping you become a confident, ethical EMDR clinician who understands when, how and for whom EMDR is most effective.
Thinking about EMDR training?
If you are serious about practising EMDR, EMDR Europe accredited training is not an optional extra. It is the foundation that ensures your work is safe, recognised and clinically sound.
You can explore upcoming EMDR Europe accredited training dates at Mirabilis Health and decide whether this path fits where you are in your clinical journey.