Guided relaxation with safe space visualisation

Guided Relaxation with Safe Space Visualisation

If you are a current or former EMDR client, you will recognise this sequence: a gentle settling of the breath and body, followed by the safe space visualisation that we use at the beginning and end of each session. It’s designed to help your nervous system shift into a state of greater calm and regulation in advance of the therapeutic work, or day, ahead.

If you already have a safe space established, you can simply settle in and let this familiar routine support you. If you don’t yet have a safe space, I recommend watching my “creating your safe space: an introduction” video first. It will give you the foundations you need to get the most out of this practice.

Why this practice matters: just a few minutes of intentional relaxation can interrupt chronic activation patterns and help your brain and body feel safer. Pairing this with a safe space visualisation strengthens the pathways that allow you to self-soothe, regulate emotions, and gently return to a sense of inner stability.

If this practice feels supportive, feel free to save it and revisit it regularly. Repetition will help your safe space become more vivid and more accessible: an inner resource you can return to whenever you need it.