EMDR Psychologist Unley
Embrace a deliberate and focused journey with EMDR therapy.
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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.
Through a structured process, EMDR therapy aims to help you work through challenging experiences, potentially reducing their emotional impact. If you’ve found traditional therapy ineffective or want an evidence-based approach that promotes lasting change, EMDR might be the right path for you.
Our EMDR therapy is catered to individuals throughout South Australia, and for those unable to attend in person, we also provide tailored online psychology services.
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?
EMDR targets the psychological and physical symptoms that arise from difficult life experiences. While commonly associated with trauma, it may also help enhance relationships, social connections, and work performance. EMDR is used in addressing various psychological conditions, including depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, phobias, addiction, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and grief. It may also address symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, intrusive thoughts, 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.
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 traditional model of therapy does not serve everyone.
Seeing a psychologist usually involves 50-minute sessions spaced fortnightly or monthly. This approach often requires a long-term commitment, with progress sometimes feeling slow. Smaller issues or unexpected crises that arise between sessions may shift the focus away from core therapy goals, further slowing the path to improvement.
That’s why we now offer Bloom EMDR Intensives– a fast-tracked therapy approach designed to help you stay focused and potentially achieve your goals sooner. Our program begins with a month of in-depth client preparation, followed by an intensive schedule of two-hour sessions, held three times per week. This condensed format is equivalent to approximately 11 traditional therapy sessions, which would typically take five to 11 months to complete.
Using an intensive approach allows us to navigate the eight phases of EMDR treatment, focusing on the root of the issue. This deliberate process improves efficiency, helping you make more focused progress and potentially achieve better overall 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).
I chose to focus my practice on EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy after seeing the significant positive effects it had on my clients. Alongside this, I’ve completed advanced training in a range of psychological approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and neuropsychological-based therapies, which I draw on to enhance the EMDR approach. I now work exclusively with EMDR Intensive therapy– two-hour sessions scheduled close together– providing the opportunity to address core mental health concerns with fewer distractions from daily life.
I’m passionate about providing tools, techniques, and insights to help people navigate psychological challenges and potentially achieve greater peace and well-being in their lives.
Video Resources
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Take the Next Step Towards Your Wellbeing
If past experiences are affecting your wellbeing, EMDR therapy offers a potential way to process and move forward with greater peace. To find out more or to book an appointment– in-person or online– get in touch with us today.