Professional Trauma Support and EMDR Therapy for Healing

Understanding Trauma and How EMDR Can Help

Trauma can leave deep emotional and physical impacts, and healing is possible. We provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), an evidence-based trauma therapy endorsed by the World Health Organisation, (WHO,2013) to help you process distressing experiences, regain confidence, and move forward in life.

UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA

What is Trauma?

Trauma occurs when an experience overwhelms your ability to cope. It may involve a single catastrophic event or a series of smaller, distressing experiences over time.

Common causes of trauma include:

  • Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse

  • Motor-vehicle accidents

  • Bullying or relationship conflict

  • Death of a loved one or neglect

  • Illness, violence, or witnessing traumatic events

  • Experiences of loss, rejection, criticism, or exclusion

The Impact of Trauma
Trauma can deeply affect your wellbeing, altering how you view yourself, your relationships, and the world. Symptoms often include feelings of fear, anxiety, distrust, or emotional numbness, which may persist for years if unprocessed.

Benefits of EMDR Therapy

  • A faster treatment compared to standard talk therapy

  • No need for extensive homework or practice between sessions

  • Traumatic memories become less distressing and easier to recall

  • Symptoms reduce, and more positive thoughts emerge

HEALING WITH EMDR

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps your brain process and heal from traumatic memories. It is faster than traditional talk therapy and does not require discussing your trauma in detail.

What to Expect During EMDR

  • History & Preparation: Your psychologist will help clarify the cause of your symptoms and identify key memories to process.

  • Processing Trauma: EMDR involves briefly recalling distressing memories while engaging in a sensory task, such as:

    • Bilateral eye movements

    • Gentle tapping

    • Specific sounds

  • Rapid Relief: While you may feel difficult emotions during the session, this distress passes quickly.

HOW EMDR WORKS

Why EMDR Works

During trauma, your brain’s limbic system (responsible for emotions) becomes overwhelmed, storing memories in their raw, unprocessed form. Everyday stressors can trigger this system, reactivating sensations of fear, helplessness, or anxiety.

EMDR helps your brain reprocess these traumatic memories, moving them from the limbic system into a more balanced, adaptive state. This means your distress reduces, and you’re able to recall events without emotional pain.

MELBOURNE BASED QUALITY CARE

Professional Care You Can Trust

I am a fully trained member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and regularly undertake advanced EMDR training and supervision. My commitment is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to your needs.

Have You Been Affected by Trauma?

If events in your past have changed how you see yourself or the world, causing ongoing feelings of anxiety, anger, or distress, EMDR can help you regain control and move forward.

Take the First Step Toward Healing.
Contact us today to learn how trauma support and EMDR therapy can help you.