EMDR with All Roads Psychology

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence‑based therapy designed to help the brain process distressing memories, experiences, and patterns that feel “stuck.” Instead of talking through every detail of the past, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help the nervous system reprocess memories in a way that feels safer and less activating.

Many people describe EMDR as finally being able to move past something their mind has been holding onto for years.

Research shows EMDR can be effective for:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Childhood trauma and attachment wounds

• Anxiety and panic

• Phobias

• Grief and loss

• Distressing memories that still feel “charged”

• Negative self‑beliefs (e.g., “I’m not good enough,” “I’m unsafe,” “I can’t trust people”)

• Performance blocks and stress responses

EMDR is recognised by international trauma organisations and is widely used in both public and private mental health settings.

• Individual EMDR

  EMDR can be woven into your individual therapy when it’s the right fit for your goals and needs. Some people use EMDR as a focused part of their ongoing therapy, while others dip in and out of it depending on what’s coming up for them.
  If you’re curious about whether EMDR could support your work with me, you can read more on the Services page or bring it up in session.

• EMDR Intensives

  EMDR intensives offer a concentrated, time‑efficient way to work through specific trauma memories, stuck points, or long‑standing patterns. This usually takes the form of booking specific blocs of time. This can be multiple hours across 1-4 weeks, usually with specific targets and goals in mind.

While weekly therapy can be incredibly helpful, some people benefit from a more concentrated approach. For many clients, intensives feel like a “deep dive” that creates meaningful shifts in a shorter period of time.

They can also provide:

• An adjunct to your existing therapy
  With your consent, I can collaborate with your current therapist so the intensive fits smoothly into the work you’re already doing.

• A short, focused trauma treatment
  Some people choose an intensive because they want to address something meaningful without committing to long‑term therapy.

• A planned window of time to do deeper work
  Intensives can be scheduled around life — for example, taking a few days off work or using a quieter period to focus on healing.

• Momentum
  Fewer gaps between sessions means the work stays connected and can move more efficiently

• Depth
  Longer sessions allow time to settle, process, and integrate without rushing

• Flexibility
  You can schedule an intensive around work, family, or life commitments

• Focus
  Intensives target specific goals tailored to you

Many people come to EMDR intensives while continuing with their regular therapist. With your consent, I can collaborate with them so the intensive fits smoothly into the work you’re already doing.

EMDR intensives may be a good fit if you:

• Want focused, time‑efficient trauma treatment

• Prefer a structured approach with clear start and end points

• Already have a therapist and want to add targeted trauma work

• Have a specific memory, event, or pattern you want to address

• Are able to take a little time out of your usual routine to focus on healing

Intensives may not be the best option if you:

• Are currently in crisis or need ongoing stabilisation

• Are experiencing active substance dependence

• Don’t have enough support in your daily life to manage emotional shifts

• Prefer slower, weekly therapy with more time between sessions

• Are unsure about trauma work or feel unprepared for deeper processing

If an intensive isn’t the right fit, we can discuss more appropriate options for your specific circumstances and needs.

Intensives are structured to be targeted and contained to key issues, so are not like normal therapy. The preparation course I give you access to will build in grounding and resourcing, with opportunities to practice self-care, log concerns and contact me with any questions. Many people find the longer sessions actually feel gentler because there’s time to settle in and complete the work.

Absolutely. Research was done during COVID to explore the effectiveness of EMDR done over video and it was found to be just as effective as in-person EMDR, as long as the practitioner was effectively trained and the therapeutic relationship was sound.

As a practitioner who works with disability, I am able to adjust EMDR for multiple accessibility needs including differences in sight and hearing, vestibular challenges, difficulty noticing sensations and functional neurological concerns. Our preparation process will explore what format of EMDR is appropriate for you, if any

Yes, but I make it simple. You’ll receive intake forms, assessments, and access to a short preparation course. This helps you feel informed and ready before we begin.

EMDR intensive blocs are $1800 which includes:

• Admission call

• Access to my online self-paced preparation course

• Any appropriate admission screeners and assessments

• PDF workbook accompaniments

• three two-hour processing blocs suitable for one or two key issues or goals

I offer several ways to make intensives accessible and manageable, including the ability for up-front payment and payment plans. If you have questions about payment or need flexibility, we can talk through options during the admission call.

If you’re curious about whether an EMDR intensive could support you, see below for the process.