EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
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EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and it is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
EMDR is effective for:
– Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
– Chronic Illness and medical issues
– Depression and bipolar disorders
– Dissociative disorders
– Eating disorders
– Grief and loss
– Pain
– Performance anxiety
– Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
– Sexual assault
– Sleep disturbance
– Substance abuse and addiction
– Trauma and stress-related issues
– Violence and abuse
How it works
EMDR therapy has eight phases of treatment and the goal is to work towards processing disturbing memories, which allows people to reframe any negative beliefs developed from these disturbing experiences. It reduces the intensity of symptoms and triggers, and helps people cope with everyday life. One of the most unique components of the treatment is the bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements from side-to-side. Bilateral stimulation activates the brain in a way that helps store the memory in a different part of your brain where the memories become distant and the emotional distress reduces. The bilateral stimulation is only one part of the treatment, and this eight-phase model can take different lengths of time, depending on your circumstances. Some people require more preparation than others and some memories resolve in a single session, sometimes it takes a few sessions.
What we do
If you are interested in EMDR, we will guide you through some assessment questions to determine if this treatment is suitable for you.
Service delivery information
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Referral Pathways
You can book privately, or you may be eligible for funding through Medicare, VOCAT, NDIS, TAC, Worksafe and Private health insurance. Click here to read more about what these funding types are and how to refer for each of them.
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