EMDR

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) is a Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy used to help support people who have experienced traumatic events through healing emotional distress that often stems from such experiences. Using Bilateral Stimulation (Typically in the form of Rapid Eye Movements, Tapping or Auditory Tones), the brain is able to process memories of difficult experiences that are still present. 

“This treatment approach, which targets past experience, current triggers, and future potential challenges, results in the alleviation of presenting symptoms, a decrease or elimination of distress from the disturbing memory, improved view of the self, relief from bodily disturbance, and resolution of present and future anticipated triggers” 
(EMDRIA, 2017)” 

What does a session look like?

During an EMDR session we will: 

  • Identify a specific memory that has been disturbing you (either from the past or present) 

  • Identify patterned and dysfunctional beliefs about yourself  

  • Desensitize and process the disturbing memory through Bilateral Stimulation 

  • Install a new understanding of the memory to support you to think differently about the experience and give you the power over your story  

EMDR sessions can be conducted in-person or online depending on your preference.

Ready to learn more?

Have a watch of these EMDR videos to give you a clearer idea.
Still have questions?
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Logo of MDR AA (MDR Association of Australia) featuring a stylized eye with a globe inside it and the text 'MDR AA' below.

  • EMDR can benefit anyone experiencing Flashbacks, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Phobias, Addictions, Stress, Depression, Body Dysmorphic Disroders, Grief, Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse, Tantrums, Nightmares and Avoidance.

  • EMDR is a good starting place if a young person is new to the therapeutic space or is re-visiting therapy after a previous experience. Unlike other therapy approaches, EMDR does not require talking in detail about the distressing memory/event or completing homework between sessions. It can also be conducted online making it a more accessible therapeutic intervention.

  • Sessions run for approximately 1 hour (Depending on the memory being processed) at a cost of $170 per session. Cost will vary if you would like to combine sessions with Equine Assisted Therapy, please contact Steph for more information regarding this option.

  • Yes, Wild Hooves is able to support Self and Plan managed NDIS Participants. We also offer support for young people living in Out of Home Care (OOHC).