
EMDR Psychologist Malvern
Looking for a more rapid approach to psychology and EMDR therapy?

Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Bloom EMDR Intensives ARe Now Available
Are you unhappy with the usual method of therapy? It could be because:
- You need assistance right away and don't want to go through months of conventional Psychology & EMDR therapy to start feeling better.
- 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 working with another therapist on a regular basis but need a more focused, complementary approach.



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).
Our services include standard and intensive EMDR therapy, catering to individuals from Malvern and other locations across South Australia. If you can’t travel, our Online Psychology Services are here to assist you remotely.


EMDR Therapy & Psychology in Malvern, SA
Overview 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.
In this intensive approach we have an opportunity to work through the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and target the root of an issue. This approach is intentional and efficient in terms of time, energy and progress. Research also supports that it is effective in improving 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 backed by research showing it is a helpful treatment for trauma and associated symptoms like hyper-vigilance, intrusive thoughts/memories, and ongoing feelings of guilt, anger, shame, and hopelessness.
- May be beneficial in the treatment of a range of psychological symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD and addiction.
- Are time-effective, potentially resulting in symptom relief much more quickly.
- Offer a condensed treatment timeframe, making them ideal for people with demanding schedules.


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?
There are 3 stages to your EMDR intensive therapy journey.


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
- Online Forms and Assessments
- Collecting your history
Weeks 2-4
- Initial 60-minute consultation
- Psycho-educational videos
- Practices to regulate your nervous system
- Journal exercises to collect important insights


2. Intensive & Targeted EMDR Treatment
Extended, frequent therapy sessions (in person or via Zoom)
A personalised resource pack to assist you during and after this stage
Recordings of yoga practices to help you prepare mentally and physically for the intensive therapy, and to support relaxation and consolidation afterwards
Sleep support exercises


3. Post Therapy Assessment & After Care
Filling out post-therapy online questionnaires
1-hour follow-up care discussion

Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist, as well as a certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist. With over 20 years of experience in psychology, I’ve worked in various settings with diverse clients and psychological conditions. I’m 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 committed to offering tools, strategies, and concepts that assist people in overcoming psychological challenges and help them feel more at ease in their lives.