EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach designed to help individuals who have experienced trauma or distressing life events. It is one of the focused psychological strategies which Medicare provides a rebate for under a Mental Health Treatment Plan provided by a GP. 

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During EMDR sessions, you are guided through a structured process, to identify distressing memories, themes or triggers in a safe, manageable way, while simultaneously focusing on bilateral stimulation, often achieved through side-to-side eye movements, tactile tapping, or auditory cues.

 

This bilateral stimulation is thought to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and allowing you to integrate them into your past in a way that feels less distressing and more manageable in your future.

 

EMDR is known for its effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other trauma-related conditions, offering hope and healing to those who have endured challenging experiences.