Josh Dickson

The Work

I help people heal from trauma and unlock their full potential through an evidence-based approach that combines flow science with clinical psychology.

Traditional therapy has its place, but we've reached a plateau in how quickly and deeply we can help people transform. My work bridges this gap by integrating EMDR therapy, flow states, and experiential healing in ways that accelerate therapeutic outcomes.

The results speak for themselves: participants in our programmes show a 49% reduction in depression symptoms and a 29% reduction in anxiety, with 100% experiencing measurable improvement in at least one clinical area.

The Approach

I developed The Resurface Method™ after years of clinical practice revealed something crucial: the body holds wisdom that talk therapy alone cannot access. By combining surf therapy with evidence-based treatments like EMDR and trauma-sensitive yoga, we create optimal conditions for healing.

This isn't about replacing traditional therapy. It's about enhancing it through flow states—those moments of complete absorption where our nervous system naturally regulates, defences lower, and transformation becomes possible.

Research from the University of Sydney shows flow states can enhance problem-solving by 250%. I've witnessed how this translates to therapeutic breakthroughs that might otherwise take months in a consulting room.

Background

Qualifications & Training

• MSc in EMDR Therapy, University of Worcester

• BA in Philosophy, University of Bristol

• EMDR Accredited Consultant (EMDR Association UK)

• Flow Research Collective Certified Coach

• HeartMath Certified Practitioner

For more information please visit my Linkedin Profile.

As an EMDR Accredited Consultant, I provide both direct therapy and supervision to therapists seeking their own accreditation. My clinical work spans individual therapy, group facilitation, and programme design that integrates multiple modalities.

Clinical Practice

Retreats & Programmes

I lead transformative retreats in Morocco, the US, Costa Rica and the UK, where participants experience the full five-pillar Resurface Method.

These aren't holidays—they're intensive therapeutic experiences designed to create lasting change.

The Philosophy

Healing isn't linear, and it shouldn't be confined to a consulting room. My approach recognises that optimal wellbeing emerges when we engage mind, body, and environment together.

I've spent my life in flow states—from skateboarding and drumming as a child to discovering surfing as an adult. These experiences taught me something essential about human psychology: we're at our best when we're fully present, physically engaged, and slightly beyond our comfort zone.

That insight, combined with rigorous clinical training and a philosophical background, informs everything I do.

Speaking & Consultation

I present at international conferences, including the International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO), The Masters Series Oxford and Hazell Partners Conferences, and consult with organisations looking to integrate flow science and experiential approaches into their programmes.

Topics include:

• Flow states and therapeutic outcomes

• Innovative approaches to trauma treatment

• Scaling evidence-based experiential therapy

• EMDR supervision and professional development

Connect

Whether you're seeking therapy, considering a retreat, looking for EMDR supervision, or interested in collaboration, I'm here to explore how we might work together.

Clinical Practice: info@resurfaceuk.com
Location: Based in London, programmes internationally
Speaking Inquiries: info@resurfaceuk.com
Retreats: Morocco | US | UK