1. Establishing a Safe Environment: 
   - Before we begin, I’ll work with you to ensure you’re in a relaxed state. We might do some deep breathing exercises, visualisation techniques, or grounding exercises to help you feel safe and calm.

2. Dissociation and Visualisation:
   - I’ll guide you into a state where you can mentally dissociate from the traumatic event. Usually, I’ll ask you to imagine watching a movie of your life where the traumatic event is just one scene.
   You’ll be encouraged to picture yourself in a safe place, watching the event as if it were happening to someone else on a screen.

3. Revisiting the Trauma:
   - Once you’re comfortable, I’ll guide you to "rewind" through the traumatic event in your mind. But don’t worry—you’ll do this in a way that keeps you detached from the experience.
   - I might have you imagine watching the event in reverse, from the end to the beginning, or in black and white. This can help reduce the emotional intensity tied to the memory.

4. Re-processing the Memory:
   - This process helps your brain re-categorise the traumatic memory, moving it from a place of high emotional distress to a more neutral or manageable state.

5. Completion and Integration:
   - After the "rewind" process, I’ll help you return to the present moment, often reinforcing feelings of safety and relaxation.
   - I’ll then encourage you to think about the traumatic event again, asking you to notice any changes in how you feel about it. Typically, people report that the memory feels less vivid, less distressing, or more distant.