EMDR Intensive Therapy Port Elliot
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 committed to change, yet a lot of your therapy time is spent addressing concerns or crises that arise between sessions (which feel important at the moment but aren't supporting long-term improvement). This distracts from the treatment goal and delays 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 are already seeing another therapist regularly but require additional, targeted support.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A More Intensive Approach to Therapy Might Be 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 Port Elliot 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 Port Elliot, SA
Details of Our Program
We offer several treatment programs to meet individual needs. Our Standard treatment program is the equivalent to approximately 11 sessions in the traditional fortnightly format of therapy which would take approximately 5 months (or more) to complete.
This focused approach allows us to follow the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and target the root cause of the problem. It’s designed to be efficient with time, energy, and progress. Research also indicates that it improves wellbeing*.
* Links to research can be accessed 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
The EMDR intensive therapy process consists of 3 key stages.
1. Preparation
This stage lasts 4 weeks and gives you the opportunity to prepare for Stage 2 (the EMDR Intensive stage). It gets both you and me ready for these sessions and ensures our time is used efficiently. It covers the following;
Week 1
- Digital Questionnaires and Evaluations
- Taking a detailed history
Weeks 2-4
- Initial 60-minute consultation
- Videos explaining psychological techniques
- Exercises to calm your nervous system
- Journal prompts to gather key information
2. Intensive & Targeted EMDR Treatment
Extended, frequent therapy sessions (in person or via Zoom)
A tailored resource pack to help guide you during and after this phase
Yoga practice recordings to get your mind and body ready for intensive therapy, and aid relaxation and integration post-treatment
Sleep assistance techniques
3. Post Therapy Assessment & After Care
Completion of post therapy online questionnaires
One-hour post-therapy 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).
I focus my practice around EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, after witnessing its positive effects on many of my clients. I’ve also pursued advanced training in various psychological methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and neuropsychological-based therapies, which complement my EMDR work. Currently, I exclusively practise EMDR Intensive therapy to prioritise addressing the underlying issues of your mental health, without the usual distractions of day-to-day life.
I am passionate about sharing tools, techniques and concepts to help people work through psychological challenges and to support them in feeling better and more at peace in their lives.