EMDR Psychologist McLaren Vale
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Find a Path Forward with EMDR
Past experiences may leave lasting imprints, often showing up as depression, anxiety disorders, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or repetitive patterns that feel hard to change. You may feel stuck, unsure how to move forward, or disheartened that previous therapy efforts haven’t brought lasting relief.
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.
Serving individuals throughout South Australia, our EMDR therapy is also accessible through tailored online psychology services for those unable to attend in person.
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.
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How May EMDR Help Me?
Designed to address the psychological and physical effects of adverse life experiences, EMDR offers more than trauma support– it may also promote growth in relationships, social interactions, and professional performance. This approach is used for addressing conditions like depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, phobias, addiction, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and grief. It may also help manage symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, intrusive memories, and persistent feelings of guilt, anger, shame or hopelessness.
EMDR may be used for processing single-incident traumatic events, often labelled ‘big T’ trauma (e.g. a major car accident, assault, or natural disaster). It also aims to offer support for ongoing, less overt traumatic experiences, known as ‘little t’ traumas, such as chronic stress from interpersonal conflict, attachment challenges, neglect, or financial pressures. A commonly overlooked aspect of ‘little t’ trauma is its cumulative nature– when these smaller stressors build up, they may overwhelm the nervous system and affect emotional functioning as deeply as a ‘big T’ trauma.
A growing body of evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in helping individuals work through emotional trauma, challenging life experiences, negative thoughts and emotions, trauma-related imagery, and somatic 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.
That’s why we now offer Bloom EMDR Intensives– an accelerated form of therapy designed to help you stay focused and potentially reach your goals sooner. Our therapeutic programs involve a month of in-depth client preparation to prepare you for therapy, followed by an intensive schedule of two-hour sessions, attended three times per week. Our standard treatment program is equivalent to approximately 11 sessions in a traditional therapy model, which would normally take anywhere from five to 11 months to complete.
Through this intensive approach, we systematically work through the eight phases of EMDR treatment, targeting the core of the issue. This focused method maximises time and energy, fostering clearer progress and greater 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 focused on EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, after observing the beneficial impact it offered many of my clients. I have also undertaken advanced training in a number of psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness and neuropsychological-based therapies, which I draw on to support the EMDR approach. I now work exclusively with EMDR Intensive therapy (consisting of two-hour sessions scheduled close together), allowing for maximum focus on addressing the core issues behind your mental health concerns, with less distraction from the ups and downs of daily life.
Helping people overcome psychological challenges and find greater peace in their lives is my passion. I strive to share practical tools, techniques, and concepts that support lasting well-being.
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Take the Next Step Towards Your Wellbeing
If past experiences are impacting your life, EMDR therapy may help you process and move forward with greater peace. If you’re ready to explore how EMDR may help, get in touch with us today for more information or to book an appointment for either in-person therapy or through our online therapy sessions.