Blind-to-therapist EMDR for justice-involved UK veterans: A practice rationale and pathway

This practice/opinion article outlines a pragmatic rationale for blind-to-therapist (B2T) EMDR protocol in custodial and court-linked settings.

Article Abstract

“Justice-involved UK veterans frequently present with PTSD, complex trauma and moral injury, yet engagement with traditional talking therapies is often constrained by shame, mistrust and operational secrecy. EMDR, using the Blind-to-Therapist (B2T) protocol, reduces the burden of disclosure while preserving therapeutic efficacy. This practice/opinion article outlines a pragmatic rationale for B2T in custodial and court-linked settings, framed within the Veterans Sequential Intercept Model (V-SIM). It provides a brief implementation pathway, governance considerations and a composite vignette, concluding with recommendations for feasibility research and systemic adoption.”

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Article Access

Open Access

Laurie, A. (2026, Winter). Blind-to-therapist EMDR for justice-involved UK veterans: A practice rationale and pathway. EMDR Therapy Quarterly. https://etq.emdrassociation.org.uk/2026/03/07/blind-to-therapist-emdr-for-justice-involved-uk-veterans-a-practice-rationale-and-pathway/