EMDR Psychologist Goolwa
Embrace a deliberate and focused journey with 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 supports individuals across South Australia, with flexible online psychology services designed for those who prefer or require remote access.
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.
EMDR Therapy & Psychology in Goolwa, SA
How May EMDR Help Me?
EMDR focuses on alleviating the psychological and physical impacts of challenging life experiences. It’s not limited to trauma; it may also support growth in areas like relationships, social engagement, and work performance. EMDR may be useful in addressing a wide range of psychological conditions, including depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, phobias, addiction, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and grief. It may also help with symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, intrusive memories, and overwhelming feelings of guilt, anger, shame, or hopelessness.
EMDR may be useful for clients who have experienced single-incident traumatic events, sometime referred to as ‘big T’ trauma (e.g. a major car accident, assault, or natural disaster). It may also support clients who have experienced ongoing and, at times, less obvious traumatic experiences, referred to as ‘little t’ traumas (such as chronic or ongoing stressful conditions, including interpersonal conflict, attachment issues, neglect, or financial stress). One of the most overlooked aspects of ‘little t’ traumas is their accumulative effect. Multiple, compounded ‘little t’ traumas may lead to distress in the nervous system and trouble with emotional functioning and may have just as much impact on a person as a ‘big T’ trauma.
Growing research continues to highlight the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in addressing emotional trauma, adverse life experiences, negative thoughts and emotions, trauma-related imagery, and physical symptoms.
* Research links are found on the Resources page
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Our EMDR Program
Traditional therapy isn’t the right fit for everyone.
Working with a psychologist commonly involves attending 50 minute sessions, often spaced out to a fortnightly or even monthly timeframe. This method requires a substantial overall treatment period, and it may often take a significant amount of time before you start to feel better. Progress may also be slowed by the focus shifting to dealing with the smaller concerns or crises that arise between sessions, which may distract from your core therapy goals.
To help you stay focused and potentially reach your goals faster, we now offer Bloom EMDR Intensives– an accelerated therapy model. The program starts with a month of in-depth client preparation, followed by an intensive schedule of two-hour sessions, three times per week. This approach is comparable to about 11 traditional therapy sessions, usually spread over five to 11 months.
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.
I’m deeply committed to sharing tools, techniques, and concepts that aim to help individuals work through psychological challenges, supporting them in feeling better and finding greater peace in their lives.
Video Resources
Watch our videos to learn more about EMDR therapy at Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy.
Psychology in Goolwa & 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.