EMDR Psychologist Mount Barker
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Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Bloom EMDR Intensives ARe Now Available
Are you dissatisfied with the traditional format of therapy? Perhaps because:
- 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 timetable doesn't align well with the typical therapy schedule. It's difficult to find and maintain the time required to prioritise therapy for months on end.
- You're currently in regular therapy with someone else but feel the need for more concentrated, supplementary intervention.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A More Intensive Approach to Therapy Might Be 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).
We offer both standard and intensive EMDR therapy to individuals from Mount Barker and other locations across South Australia. For those unable to visit in person, our dedicated Online Psychology Services are available to support you.
EMDR Therapy & Psychology in Mount Barker, SA
Our Program
We provide a range of treatment programs tailored to individual needs. Our Standard program equates to around 11 sessions in the typical fortnightly therapy format, which would take about 5 months (or more) to finish.
This focused approach allows us to follow the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and target the root cause of the problem. It’s designed to be efficient with time, energy, and progress. Research also indicates that it improves wellbeing*.
* Research links are found 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-efficient, potentially leading to quicker symptom improvement.
- Provide a shorter treatment duration, making them a better fit for those with a busy schedule.
Video Resources
Watch our videos to learn more about EMDR therapy at Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy.
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What to Expect from Intensive EMDR Therapy
The EMDR intensive therapy process consists of 3 key stages.
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 Assessments and Questionnaires
- Gathering personal history
Weeks 2-4
- Initial 1 hour consultation
- Psycho-education through videos
- Techniques 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
Yoga practice recordings to assist you in preparing your mind and body for the intensive treatment, 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 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.