The Rewind Technique

What is the Rewind Technique?

The Rewind Technique is a gentle and effective therapeutic method used to help people process and move beyond trauma, phobias or distressing memories.

Unlike some approaches that require you to re-live painful experiences in detail, the Rewind Technique allows your mind to reprocess what has happened in a safe and supported way—without needing to share the specifics of your memory out loud if you do not wish to.

How Does It Work?

When we experience trauma, the brain can sometimes store the memory in a way that leaves it feeling “live” – as though it is still happening. This can lead to symptoms such as:

  • Flashbacks and nightmares
  • Anxiety and hypervigilance
  • Avoidance of certain places, people, or situations

The Rewind Technique helps the brain to “re-file” the memory so it no longer triggers the same intense emotional or physical response. You will still remember what happened, but it will feel like it belongs in the past.

What to Expect in a Session

  • You will be guided into a relaxed state, similar to daydreaming or deep focus
  • Through safe visualisation, you are supported to “rewind” and reprocess the memory
  • You remain fully in control at all times
  • Many people notice a significant reduction in symptoms after just one or two sessions

Benefits of the Rewind Technique

  • Non-intrusive – no need to share details of your trauma unless you choose to
  • Gentle – does not require re-living the trauma
  • Effective – often brings rapid relief from PTSD, phobias, and trauma-related difficulties
  • Empowering – restores a sense of calm, control, and safety

Is the Rewind Technique Right for Me?

The Rewind Technique has been shown to be effective for people experiencing:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma from single or multiple incidents
  • Phobias (including specific fears and social phobia)
  • Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares

If you are living with the ongoing impact of a distressing experience, the Rewind Technique may offer a way forward.

Rewind Technique in Leamington Spa & Online

I offer the Rewind Technique as part of my counselling practice in Royal Leamington Spa, as well as online sessions across the UK. This flexible approach means you can choose the setting that feels most comfortable for you.