EMDR Psychologist Middleton
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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 provide a structured approach to processing difficult experiences, potentially helping to ease their grip on your thoughts and emotions. If traditional therapy hasn’t resonated or you’re seeking an evidence-based method that fosters meaningful change, EMDR may be a good fit.
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 help clients process single-incident traumatic events, often known as ‘big T’ trauma (e.g. a major car accident, assault, or natural disaster). It may be equally useful for ongoing, less obvious traumatic experiences, referred to as ‘little t’ traumas, such as chronic stress from interpersonal conflict, attachment issues, neglect, or financial strain. A key aspect of ‘little t’ trauma is its cumulative effect– multiple smaller traumas may build up over time, overwhelming the nervous system and affecting emotional well-being as profoundly as a ‘big T’ trauma.
An increasing body of research supports the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in helping people address emotional trauma, adverse life experiences, negative thoughts and emotions, trauma-related imagery, and somatic complaints.
* 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.
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.
By taking this intensive approach, we have an opportunity to work through the eight phases of EMDR treatment and target the root of an issue. This intentional approach helps to create efficiency in time and energy input, leading to more focused progress and improved well-being.
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a clinical psychologist, accredited EMDR therapist, and a certified yoga teacher and therapist. I bring over 20 years of experience in psychology, having worked with a broad range of clients, conditions and environments. I’m a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and The EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).
After witnessing the profound benefits EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy brought to many of my clients, I chose to centre my practice around this approach. I’ve also completed advanced training in various psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and neuropsychological-based therapies, which I integrate to support EMDR. I now work exclusively with EMDR Intensive therapy, featuring two-hour sessions scheduled close together, enabling focused attention on core mental health concerns with fewer distractions from 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.
Video Resources
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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.