Can't afford EMDR? Practise bilateral stimulation at home

Noel, Mother of MEND · Published 5 November 2026 · Updated 5 November 2026

Who this is for

  • Sessions cost too much, or no one nearby offers them.
  • There's a waitlist, or it's too far to travel. No appointment needed.
  • You'd rather not open up to a person. You decide what to share.
  • There's no single memory to work with. Your focus can be a feeling, a body sensation or a trigger.

How a Mend session works

  1. Choose your focus. The free preparation worksheet helps you pick one thing to work with and plan how you'll wind down.
  2. Follow the ball. A ball moves left and right across your screen while optional alternating tones play. Your voice guide talks you through three parts: your focus, the belief you'd rather hold, and a closing check-in.
  3. Ask as you go. Not sure where to look or what comes next? Ask. Say "slower" or "pause the ball", or use the buttons.

You stay in control the whole time, and you can pause or stop whenever you want.

What it costs

Mend CompleteMend Connected
PriceUS$39 a monthUS$19 a month
Voice guideIncluded, 31 voicesRuns on your own ChatGPT Plus or Pro, billed separately; 9 voices
SessionsFour a month, up to 30 minutes eachDepends on your ChatGPT plan

Both renew monthly, and you can cancel any time. We recommend one session a week.

Want to see the format first? The guided video, with the moving ball and a recorded voice, is free on YouTube, or ad-free here with your email. There's no free trial of the voice guide.

Before you start

Mend isn't EMDR therapy. It's for adults, and it isn't crisis support. If a session leaves you feeling worse, or you find it hard to stay present, stop and talk to a qualified practitioner.

Ready to start?

Start your first session from your dashboard as soon as payment is confirmed.

Choose your plan

Questions

Is a person on the other end?

No. Your voice guide is computer-generated, and no person takes part in your session.

Do I need experience?

No. If you've never tried bilateral stimulation, your voice guide talks you through every step.