EMDR Psychologist Hayborough
Experience a purposeful and targeted path through EMDR therapy.
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Find a Path Forward with EMDR
The impact of past experiences may surface in many aspects of life– from depression and anxiety disorders to ongoing stress, emotional overwhelm, or patterns that seem impossible to break. You might feel trapped, unsure of your next steps, or discouraged by therapy attempts that haven’t led to lasting results.
Through a structured process, EMDR therapy aims to help you work through challenging experiences, potentially reducing their emotional impact. If you’ve found traditional therapy ineffective or want an evidence-based approach that promotes lasting change, EMDR might be the right path 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.
EMDR Therapy & Psychology in Hayborough, 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
The conventional approach to therapy doesn’t work 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.
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.
Using an intensive approach allows us to navigate the eight phases of EMDR treatment, focusing on the root of the issue. This deliberate process improves efficiency, helping you make more focused progress and potentially achieve better overall well-being.
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a clinical psychologist, accredited 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 is dedicated to EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, inspired by the positive impact I saw it have on many of my clients. I’ve also pursued advanced training in several psychological approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and neuropsychological-based therapies, which I incorporate to complement the EMDR process. I now focus solely on EMDR Intensive therapy– two-hour sessions held in close succession– to maintain a strong focus on core mental health issues with minimal distraction from everyday life.
I am passionate about sharing tools, techniques, and concepts to potentially help people work through psychological challenges and to support them in feeling better and more at peace in their lives.
Video Resources
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Psychology in Hayborough & South Australia
Take the Next Step Towards Your Wellbeing
When past experiences are holding you back, EMDR therapy may help you process and move forward with greater peace. If you’re ready to learn more, contact us today to explore how EMDR may support you or to book an in-person or online therapy session.