EMDR Psychologist Victor Harbor
Are you looking for an accelerated form of 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 need assistance right away and don't want to go through months of conventional Psychology & EMDR therapy to start feeling better.
- You are motivated for change but spending a lot of therapy time talking about the concerns / crises that arise between sessions (which seem important in the short term, but not helping in the long term). This shifts focus away from the treatment objective and ultimately slows 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're currently in regular therapy with someone else but feel the need for more concentrated, supplementary intervention.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A Focused, Intensive Therapy Approach Could Suit You
The traditional model of therapy does not serve everyone. That’s why we are excited to announce Bloom EMDR Intensive Therapy treatment programs. These therapeutic programs involve, after a month of extensive client preparation, scheduling long sessions (2 hours) close together (3 per week).
We deliver both standard and intensive EMDR therapy for individuals in Victor Harbor and throughout South Australia. For those unable to attend in person, we provide tailored Online Psychology Services.
EMDR Therapy & Psychology in Victor Harbor, SA
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 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*.
* 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 research that indicates it is an effective form of treatment for trauma and its related symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, intrusive thoughts/memories, persistent feelings of guilt, anger, shame and hopelessness.
- May assist in treating a broad spectrum of psychological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and addiction.
- Are efficient - they may lead to symptom reduction within a much shorter time.
- Offer a much shorter treatment period and are therefore more suited to meet the constraints of a busy schedule.
Video Resources
Watch our videos to learn more about EMDR therapy at Bloom Psychology & Yoga Therapy.
Psychology in Adelaide & South Australia
EMDR Intensive Therapy Explained
Your journey through EMDR intensive therapy includes 3 stages.
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 Assessments and Questionnaires
- History taking
Weeks 2-4
- Initial 1 hour consultation
- Educational videos on psychological concepts
- Exercises to calm your nervous system
- Writing prompts to gather vital information
2. Intensive & Targeted EMDR Treatment
Longer, more frequent therapy sessions (either in person or over Zoom)
A personalised resource pack to assist you during and after this stage
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
Completing online questionnaires after therapy
60-minute aftercare consultation
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 dedicated to providing tools, techniques, and insights to help individuals navigate psychological difficulties and to support them in finding greater peace and wellbeing.