EMDR Intensive Therapy Blackwood
Are you looking for an accelerated form of psychology and EMDR therapy?
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Bloom EMDR Intensives ARe Now Available
Do you feel that the traditional way of therapy doesn’t meet your needs? Perhaps it’s due to:
- You're looking for help immediately and don't want to spend months following the traditional Psychology & EMDR therapy model to improve.
- You're eager for change but find yourself using much of your therapy time discussing issues or crises that come up between sessions (which seem urgent at the time but aren't helping in the long run). This takes focus off the treatment goals and slows down progress.
- Your schedule is a poor fit for the therapy schedule. i.e., it's hard to create and keep the time needed to prioritise therapy over a period of months.
- You're currently in regular therapy with someone else but feel the need for more concentrated, supplementary intervention.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
An Intensive Therapy Approach Could Be Right for You
The traditional model of therapy does not serve everyone. That’s why we are excited to announce Bloom EMDR Intensive Therapy treatment programs. These therapeutic programs involve, after a month of extensive client preparation, scheduling long sessions (2 hours) close together (3 per week).
We offer both standard and intensive EMDR therapy to individuals from Blackwood and other locations across South Australia. For those unable to visit in person, our dedicated Online Psychology Services are available to support you.
EMDR Therapy & Psychology in Blackwood, SA
About Our Program
We have various treatment programs designed to meet individual needs. Our Standard treatment option is equivalent to around 11 sessions in the conventional fortnightly therapy schedule, typically taking 5 months (or longer) to complete.
This intensive method allows us to move through the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and address the core of an issue. It’s a deliberate and efficient use of time, energy, and focus. Research supports its ability to enhance wellbeing*.
* You can find research links on the Resources page.
* Research links are found on the Resources page
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
EMDR Intensives
- Are supported by studies indicating it is a beneficial treatment for trauma and related symptoms, including hyper-vigilance, intrusive thoughts/memories, and lingering feelings of guilt, anger, shame, and hopelessness.
- Can be helpful in addressing a variety of psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and addiction.
- Are time-efficient, potentially leading to quicker symptom improvement.
- Provide a quicker treatment option, which is better suited to accommodate a hectic schedule.
Video Resources
Watch our videos to learn more about EMDR therapy at Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy.
Psychology in Adelaide & South Australia
Understanding EMDR Intensive Therapy
Your EMDR intensive therapy journey involves 3 stages.
1. Preparation
This stage is over 4 weeks and enables you to do some groundwork in the lead-up to Stage 2 (the EMDR Intensive stage of treatment). It prepares you (and me) for these sessions and ensures the most effective use of our time together. It encompasses the following;
Week 1
- Digital Questionnaires and Evaluations
- Taking a detailed history
Weeks 2-4
- Initial 60-minute consultation
- Videos explaining psychological techniques
- Methods to help regulate your nervous system
- Journal prompts to gather key information
2. Intensive & Targeted EMDR Treatment
Extended, frequent therapy sessions (in person or via Zoom)
A bespoke resource pack designed to assist you through and after this stage
Yoga practice recordings to get your mind and body ready for intensive therapy, and aid relaxation and integration post-treatment
Practices to aid sleep
3. Post Therapy Assessment & After Care
Submission of post-therapy digital assessments
1-hour follow-up care discussion
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a clinical psychologist and EMDR therapist, also a certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist. I bring over 20 years of experience in psychology, having worked with numerous clients, in different settings, and across various psychological conditions. I’m a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and The EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).
My practice is focused around EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, after observing the beneficial impact it offered to many of my clients. I have also undertaken advanced training in a number of psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness and neuropsychological based therapies, which I draw on to support the EMDR approach. I now work exclusively with EMDR Intensive therapy, allowing for maximum focus on addressing the core issues behind your mental health concerns, with less distraction from the ups and downs of daily life.
I am committed to offering tools, strategies, and concepts that assist people in overcoming psychological challenges and help them feel more at ease in their lives.