EMDR Psychologist Fleurieu Peninsula
Are you looking for an accelerated form of psychology and EMDR therapy?
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Bloom EMDR Intensives ARe Now Available
Are you feeling unsatisfied with the conventional structure of therapy? Maybe because:
- You are needing help right now and you don't want to spend months in the traditional model of Psychology & EMDR therapy to feel better.
- You are motivated for change but spending a lot of therapy time talking about the concerns / crises that arise between sessions (which seem important in the short term, but not helping in the long term). This shifts focus away from the treatment objective and ultimately slows progress.
- Your schedule clashes with the traditional therapy timeline, making it hard to commit the time needed to focus on therapy over an extended period.
- You are currently working regularly with another therapist but need more focused, adjunct intervention.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
An Intensive Therapy Approach Could Be Right for You
The traditional approach to therapy doesn’t work for all individuals. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Bloom EMDR Intensive Therapy programs. These programs include a month of thorough client preparation followed by scheduling extended sessions (2 hours) close together (3 per week).
We offer both standard and intensive EMDR therapy to individuals from Fleurieu Peninsula 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 Fleurieu Peninsula, SA
Overview of Our Program
We offer multiple treatment options to suit individual needs. The Standard program is comparable to roughly 11 sessions in the traditional therapy model, usually spread over 5 months or more.
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*.
* Research links are found 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.
- Could prove useful in the treatment of various psychological conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and addiction.
- Are time-efficient, potentially leading to quicker symptom improvement.
- Provide a shorter treatment duration, making them a better fit for those with a busy schedule.
Video Resources
Watch our videos to learn more about EMDR therapy at Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy.
Psychology in Adelaide & South Australia
How Does EMDR Intensive Therapy Work?
Your EMDR intensive therapy journey involves 3 stages.
1. Preparation
This 4-week stage helps you establish a foundation leading up to Stage 2 (the EMDR Intensive part of treatment). It prepares both of us for the sessions and ensures we use our time effectively. It involves the following;
Week 1
- Digital Questionnaires and Evaluations
- Taking a detailed history
Weeks 2-4
- First 1-hour consultation
- Videos explaining psychological techniques
- Techniques to regulate your nervous system
- Journal exercises to collect important insights
2. Intensive & Targeted EMDR Treatment
Longer, more frequent therapy sessions (either in person or over 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
Sleep support exercises
3. Post Therapy Assessment & After Care
Submission of post-therapy digital assessments
One-hour post-therapy discussion
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist and a certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist. My extensive experience in the field of psychology has been cultivated over 20 years of practice in the field, working across many different settings, clients and psychological conditions. I am a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and The EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).
My practice centres on EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, having seen the positive results it provided for many of my clients. I’ve also completed advanced training in several psychological approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and neuropsychological therapies, which I integrate alongside the EMDR process. I now work solely with EMDR Intensive therapy to ensure we can focus fully on addressing the root causes of your mental health concerns, with fewer distractions from everyday life.
I am enthusiastic about sharing methods, approaches, and ideas to help people work through mental health struggles and to guide them towards feeling better and more at peace.