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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
Are you unhappy with the usual method of therapy? It could be because:
- You require support now and don't want to wait for months in the standard Psychology & EMDR therapy approach to feel better.
- You're committed to change, yet a lot of your therapy time is spent addressing concerns or crises that arise between sessions (which feel important at the moment but aren't supporting long-term improvement). This distracts from the treatment goal and delays 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 working with another therapist on a regular basis but need a more focused, complementary approach.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A Focused, Intensive Therapy Approach Could Suit 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).
EMDR Therapy & Psychology in ADelaide, SA
About Our Program
We have various treatment programs designed to meet individual needs. Our Standard treatment option is equivalent to around 11 sessions in the conventional fortnightly therapy schedule, typically taking 5 months (or longer) to complete.
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*.
* Links to research can be accessed 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, 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.
Psychology in Adelaide & South Australia
What to Expect from Intensive EMDR Therapy
There are 3 stages to your EMDR intensive therapy journey.
1. Preparation
This stage is over 4 weeks and enables you to do some groundwork in the lead-up to Stage 2 (the EMDR Intensive stage of treatment). It prepares you (and me) for these sessions and ensures the most effective use of our time together. It encompasses the following;
Week 1
- Online Forms and Assessments
- Taking a detailed history
Weeks 2-4
- Introductory 1-hour session
- Psycho-education through videos
- Techniques to regulate your nervous system
- Journal exercises to collect important insights
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
Yoga recordings to help prepare your body and mind for intensive treatment, and to promote relaxation and integration after
Sleep assistance techniques
3. Post Therapy Assessment & After Care
Submission of post-therapy digital assessments
60-minute aftercare consultation
Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Hello, I’m Sarah. As a clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist, and certified yoga teacher and therapist, I have over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, settings, and psychological conditions. I hold full membership with 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.