EMDR Psychologist Mount Barker
Experience a purposeful and targeted path through EMDR therapy.
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Find a Path Forward with EMDR
When past experiences linger, they may manifest in ways like depression, anxiety disorders, persistent stress, emotional overwhelm, or recurring patterns that feel tough to shift. You may feel stuck, unsure of how to move forward, or frustrated that therapy so far hasn’t delivered lasting change.
EMDR therapy aims to offer a structured way to process adverse experiences and events, potentially helping to reduce their hold on your thoughts and emotions. If you have struggled with the traditional model of therapy or are looking for an evidence-based approach that facilitates meaningful change, EMDR may be the right fit for you.
Our EMDR therapy is catered to individuals throughout South Australia, and for those unable to attend in person, we also provide tailored online psychology services.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that uses bilateral stimulation (in the form of eye movements, sounds, or body tapping) in an effort to activate the brain’s natural healing capacity. Adverse experiences tend to impact our wellbeing and psychological health because of what we believe the event says about us or the world we live in. EMDR aims to enable us to process these past events and arrive at more adaptive conclusions about what those events actually mean about us.
Research in neuroplasticity demonstrates that our brain has the ability to change, create new neural pathways, and produce new neurons. Because the brain has this ability to change, we have the ability to change our way of thinking and potentially improve our mood.
EMDR utilises our brains’ neuroplasticity to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections, which allows the brain to compensate for injury and adjust to new situations.
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How May EMDR Help Me?
EMDR targets the psychological and physical symptoms that arise from difficult life experiences. While commonly associated with trauma, it may also help enhance relationships, social connections, and work performance. EMDR is used in addressing various psychological conditions, including depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, phobias, addiction, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and grief. It may also address symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, intrusive thoughts, and persistent feelings of guilt, anger, shame or hopelessness.
EMDR may help clients process single-incident traumatic events, often known as ‘big T’ trauma (e.g. a major car accident, assault, or natural disaster). It may be equally useful for ongoing, less obvious traumatic experiences, referred to as ‘little t’ traumas, such as chronic stress from interpersonal conflict, attachment issues, neglect, or financial strain. A key aspect of ‘little t’ trauma is its cumulative effect– multiple smaller traumas may build up over time, overwhelming the nervous system and affecting emotional well-being as profoundly as a ‘big T’ trauma.
An increasing body of research supports the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in helping people address emotional trauma, adverse life experiences, negative thoughts and emotions, trauma-related imagery, and somatic complaints.
* Research links are found on the Resources page
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Our EMDR Program
The traditional model of therapy does not serve everyone.
Seeing a psychologist usually involves 50-minute sessions spaced fortnightly or monthly. This approach often requires a long-term commitment, with progress sometimes feeling slow. Smaller issues or unexpected crises that arise between sessions may shift the focus away from core therapy goals, further slowing the path to improvement.
That’s why we’ve introduced Bloom EMDR Intensives– a streamlined therapy approach designed to help you maintain focus and potentially achieve your goals more quickly. Our program includes a month of thorough client preparation, followed by an intensive schedule of two-hour sessions, three times per week. This structure delivers the equivalent of approximately 11 traditional therapy sessions, which would normally take five to 11 months to complete.
With this intensive approach, we aim to work through the eight phases of EMDR treatment to address the root cause of an issue. This purposeful method promotes efficiency in time and energy, resulting in more targeted progress and enhanced well-being.
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a clinical psychologist, accredited EMDR therapist, and certified yoga teacher and therapist. Over the past 20 years, I’ve gained extensive experience working with diverse clients, psychological conditions and settings. I’m proud to be a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and The EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).
I chose to focus my practice on EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy after seeing the significant positive effects it had on my clients. Alongside this, I’ve completed advanced training in a range of psychological approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and neuropsychological-based therapies, which I draw on to enhance the EMDR approach. I now work exclusively with EMDR Intensive therapy– two-hour sessions scheduled close together– providing the opportunity to address core mental health concerns with fewer distractions from daily life.
Helping people overcome psychological challenges and find greater peace in their lives is my passion. I strive to share practical tools, techniques, and concepts that support lasting well-being.
Video Resources
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Psychology in Mount Barker & South Australia
Take the Next Step Towards Your Wellbeing
Struggling with the impact of past experiences? EMDR therapy may help you process and move forward with greater peace. Contact us today to learn more or to book an in-person or online therapy session.