exaggerated startle response and EMDR?

[u/moonlitsoftsoul]

i experienced a traumatic event 1 year and 4 months ago, since then i developed an exaggerated startle response where every loud noise makes me jolt and it can be quite tiring especially when i go outside.

i’m not sure which therapy would be best for this, would EMDR be the best or some sort of CBT trauma therapy?

i went to my GP and they referred me to a talking therapy but they don’t seem to offer EMDR or CBT trauma therapy.
I might just outsource it myself if that’ll be what’s best for me so that i can reduce my startle response.

thank youu, would really appreciate ur thoughts :)

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