EMDR therapy – A modern healing approach

The path to mental wellness may be full of obstacles and crossroads. When confronting them, you want to choose the right direction to ensure the healing process isn’t harder than it should be and work with the right specialist to achieve the best clinical outcome.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is one of the most effective treatments for people dealing with unsettling memories associated with traumatic events. This treatment modality has proven to have promising results for those affected by anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, personality disorders, eating disorders and more. It is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society to be an effective modality in treating psychological trauma and is covered by Medicare.

The first step may be daunting, but you won’t be alone in this journey. At Mindcare Neuroscience, we will work with you to establish a safe, progress-oriented environment for you to have the best treatment outcomes from EMDR.

How does EMDR for trauma therapy work?

EMDR doesn’t make you forget the painful experiences or memories you wish you never had. According to the central idea behind this therapeutic modality, the brain stores positive and negative memories differently. Good memories result in smooth brain connections, while traumatic memories cause a disarrangement between what we remember through language and what we have actually experienced.

Guided by this idea, an EMDR therapy specialist works with you to change how your mind stores traumatic or upsetting memories. As a result, you can relive once-painful events without the overwhelming emotional response.

The holistic mental health treatment

EMDR is utilised to initiate mental healing holistically. To make it possible, a Mindcare Neuroscience EMDR specialist performs a comprehensive assessment to spot those unsettling experiences and establish your treatment plan.

Each EMDR counselling therapy session typically lasts 50 minutes. During your sessions, the therapist may combine traditional therapeutic approaches with specific eye movement techniques to reprocess painful memories. They will guide you through the process at your own pace so that you can be in control throughout the treatment.

While some people can feel the healing benefits of reprocessing after just a few sessions, others may need to be ready for a longer-term commitment. EMDR therapy for PTSD usually takes longer than dealing with other disturbing events or depression disorders. How much time you need to dedicate to your therapy will depend on several factors, including your response to eye movement techniques and the complexity of your experiences.

During EMDR for trauma therapy, your journey will be structured yet flexible. It will be based on:

  • Preparation

  • Assessment

  • Desensitisation

  • Installation

  • Body scan

  • Closure

  • Reevaluation

Through these stages, you will address past experiences and situations that trigger distress and develop coping skills. In addition, you will get complementary resources and learn techniques you can use between the sessions for self-help and progress acceleration. 

Choosing the right EMDR trauma therapy centre

At Mindcare Neuroscience, our EMDR specialists have professional EMDR qualifications, resources and experience in treating clients using EMDR modalities. To ensure we can safely guide our clients through the memory processing treatment based on their unique needs and experiences.

By receiving EMDR therapy online, you can jump-start the healing process from the comfort of your living room. This approach may be especially beneficial for people with PTSD or those who find it hard to leave their homes after traumatic events. Our EMDR telehealth therapy sessions are as effective as in-person appointments, making services provided by registered clinicians more accessible across Australia.

Our specialists incorporate the latest neuroscience research into this treatment modality and adjust your therapy stages depending on how trauma could affect your brain’s neural networks. This allows us to target treatment more effectively and help you rewire these networks for healthier responses.

EMDR therapy cost in Australia

At Mindcare Neuroscience, we try to make our treatment as accessible as possible to everyone. We do not charge our EMDR clients extra, but our EMDR clinicians are in high demand, so you might be placed on our waitlist. EMDR is a proven modality that is covered by Medicare rebates under the GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.

If you have questions about EMDR treatments, please contact us, and we will explain all the options you can use to access your treatment.

Leave no room for emotional wounds

Our EMDR therapy service is a scientifically proven modality to get relief from trauma and emotional distress. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD or anxiety, you can start the therapeutic process by arranging your first consultation. Our Client Success Partner will help you understand your options and match you with the right specialist.