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Looking for a more rapid approach to psychology and EMDR therapy?
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Bloom EMDR Intensives ARe Now Available
Do you feel that the traditional way of therapy doesn’t meet your needs? Perhaps it’s due to:
- You are needing help right now and you don't want to spend months in the traditional model of Psychology & EMDR therapy to feel better.
- You are driven to make changes, but much of your therapy time is focused on crises or concerns that emerge between sessions (which seem significant in the short term but aren't aiding long-term progress). This diverts attention from the treatment objective and hinders 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 currently working regularly with another therapist but need more focused, adjunct intervention.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
An Intensive Therapy Approach Could Be Right for You
The conventional way of therapy isn’t a good fit for everyone. That’s why we’re pleased to bring Bloom EMDR Intensive Therapy treatment programs to our clients. These programs feature a month of detailed client preparation followed by extended sessions (2 hours) spaced close together (3 per week).
EMDR Therapy & Psychology in ADelaide, SA
About Our Program
We offer multiple treatment options to suit individual needs. The Standard program is comparable to roughly 11 sessions in the traditional therapy model, usually spread over 5 months or more.
This intensive method allows us to move through the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and address the core of an issue. It’s a deliberate and efficient use of time, energy, and focus. Research supports its ability to enhance 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 supported by studies indicating it is a beneficial treatment for trauma and related symptoms, including hyper-vigilance, intrusive thoughts/memories, and lingering feelings of guilt, anger, shame, and hopelessness.
- May be beneficial in the treatment of a range of psychological symptoms including depression, anxiety, OCD and addiction.
- Are time-efficient, potentially leading to quicker symptom improvement.
- Provide a quicker treatment option, which is better suited to accommodate a hectic schedule.
Video Resources
Watch our videos to learn more about EMDR therapy at Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy.
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EMDR Intensive Therapy Explained
Your EMDR intensive therapy journey involves 3 stages.
1. Preparation
This stage spans 4 weeks and allows you to lay the groundwork before moving into Stage 2 (the EMDR Intensive phase). It prepares both you and me for these sessions and ensures we make the most of our time together. It includes the following;
Week 1
- Online Assessments and Questionnaires
- Taking a detailed history
Weeks 2-4
- Initial 1 hour consultation
- Psycho-education through videos
- Methods to help regulate your nervous system
- Journal prompts to gather key information
2. Intensive & Targeted EMDR Treatment
Frequent, extended therapy sessions (conducted in person or through Zoom)
A tailored resource pack to help guide you during and after this phase
Recordings of yoga practices to help you prepare mentally and physically for the intensive therapy, and to support relaxation and consolidation afterwards
Sleep aid practice
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 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).
I focus my practice around EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, after witnessing its positive effects on many of my clients. I’ve also pursued advanced training in various psychological methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and neuropsychological-based therapies, which complement my EMDR work. Currently, I exclusively practise EMDR Intensive therapy to prioritise addressing the underlying issues of your mental health, without the usual distractions of day-to-day life.
I am enthusiastic about sharing methods, approaches, and ideas to help people work through mental health struggles and to guide them towards feeling better and more at peace.