EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing for trauma and PTSD.
How it helps
EMDR is recommended as a first-line treatment for PTSD by the WHO, APA, NICE, and Australia's NHMRC. Multiple randomised controlled trials show outcomes comparable to trauma-focused CBT in some trials, with the advantage of not requiring the client to verbally narrate the trauma in detail.
EMDR works through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or audio) while focusing on a target memory — facilitating the brain's natural reprocessing of distressing material.
Who it's for
People with single-incident or complex trauma whose distress hasn't resolved with talk therapy alone.
What it helps with
- PTSD
- Single-incident trauma
- Complex / developmental trauma
- Distressing memories
- Phobias
- Grief
- Anxiety linked to past events
What to expect
History & stabilisation
We map the memories driving current distress and build coping resources before any processing begins.
Preparation
You learn grounding and self-regulation skills so reprocessing stays within a tolerable window.
Reprocessing
Using bilateral stimulation, distressing memories are reprocessed so they lose their charge.
Integration
We strengthen adaptive beliefs and check that gains hold across the situations that used to trigger you.
Fees & funding
Therapy sessions may attract a Medicare rebate under a Mental Health Care Plan (Better Access) — ask your GP whether you're eligible for up to 10 subsidised sessions a year. Most private health 'extras' also cover psychology. We'll explain the gap fee before you book.
Common questions
What actually is EMDR?
Is it safe / will I have to relive everything?
How many sessions?
Can I have it by telehealth?
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Evidence-based emdr therapy in Parramatta and via telehealth across Australia.
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