EMDR Therapy Brisbane
Helping people just like you find relief and recovery from trauma.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) facilitates your brain's innate ability to process and integrate disturbing memories and experiences without reliving the experience.
What is EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a ground-breaking approach originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and experiences. Today, it's applied to a broader range of psychological issues, helping people just like you find relief and recovery.
EMDR therapy works on the premise that healing from emotional pain requires processing distressing memories that seem "frozen in time" in our nervous system. This process involves your therapist leading you through a series of side-to-side eye movements, taps, or sounds while you recall a traumatic event. The goal is to allow you to experience the memories in a safe space, reducing their emotional impact and helping you develop coping mechanisms.
How can EMDR Therapy help me?
Imagine the relief of regaining control over your emotions and memories.
The main purpose of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is to help you process and heal from traumatic or disturbing memories that are causing psychological distress and negative symptoms.
During an EMDR therapy session, you will be guided to focus on a specific traumatic memory or distressing event while simultaneously attending to bilateral stimulation. This stimulation can be achieved through eye movements, taps, or auditory tones. Your therapist helps you to process the memory and associated emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations in a safe and controlled environment.
Are you ready to unlock the door to a happier future?
We're here to help you improve your overall mental health and well-being by resolving the past events that created the foundation for current psychological distress.
Book an appointment today and begin your journey with EMDR therapy. Together, we can unlock the door to a happier future.
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of individuals with various mental health conditions.
EMDR can help with:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
EMDR therapy is widely recognised as an effective treatment for PTSD. It can help individuals who have experienced traumatic events such as accidents, natural disasters, physical or sexual assault, combat, or witnessing violence.Anxiety disorders
EMDR therapy can be beneficial for individuals with different types of anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and panic disorder. It helps reduce anxiety symptoms and the distress associated with triggering situations or objects.Depression
EMDR therapy can be used as an adjunctive treatment for depression. Addressing underlying traumatic experiences or distressing memories can help alleviate depressive symptoms and promote a more positive outlook.Substance abuse and addiction
EMDR therapy can be integrated into the treatment of substance abuse and addiction. It can help individuals process underlying trauma that may have contributed to their addictive behaviours, reduce cravings, and support relapse prevention.
Dissociative disorders
EMDR therapy can be helpful for individuals with dissociative disorders, such as dissociative identity disorder (DID) or dissociative amnesia. It can assist in integrating and processing fragmented or disconnected memories and experiences.Phobias and fears
EMDR therapy has been effective in treating specific phobias and irrational fears. It helps individuals desensitise to the feared object or situation and reprocess the associated distressing memories or beliefs.Grief and loss
EMDR therapy can support individuals who are experiencing grief and loss. It can help process the emotions, memories, and unresolved issues related to the loss, facilitating the healing process.Performance anxiety
EMDR therapy can be beneficial for individuals who struggle with performance anxiety in areas such as public speaking, sports, or artistic performances. It helps reduce anxiety and enhance self-confidence.
It's important to note that while EMDR therapy has been shown to be effective for many clients and conditions, it may not be appropriate or recommended for everyone. Each individual's situation is unique, and it's crucial to consult with a qualified mental health professional who can assess your specific needs and determine if EMDR therapy is suitable for you.
What are the benefits of EMDR Therapy?
Helping you to find freedom
The primary goal of EMDR therapy is to facilitate the adaptive processing of traumatic memories or distressing experiences. It aims to alleviate emotional distress, decrease negative beliefs, and promote the development of healthier, more adaptive perspectives and behaviours. Here are some potential benefits of EMDR therapy for clients:
Trauma resolution
EMDR therapy has been particularly effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It helps individuals process traumatic memories, reducing the emotional intensity and associated symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.Reduced distress
EMDR therapy can help clients reduce distress related to a wide range of issues, including phobias, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. It targets the underlying causes of distress and helps individuals develop healthier coping mechanisms.Cognitive restructuring
EMDR therapy can assist in identifying and modifying negative beliefs and self-perceptions that developed as a result of traumatic experiences. By processing these beliefs in the context of the traumatic memory, clients can develop more positive and adaptive self-concepts.Enhanced emotional regulation
EMDR therapy helps individuals develop better emotional regulation skills. By processing traumatic memories, clients can reduce their intense emotional reactions and gain greater control over their emotional responses.Improved self-awareness
EMDR therapy can help clients understand how their past experiences impact their present thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This increased self-awareness allows for a more comprehensive healing process and the potential for personal growth.
Meet your EMDR Therapist
We are excited to introduce ourselves and put faces to names.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to speak to any of us about therapy or referrals.
Hello, I’m Brooke, a senior psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. With many years experience providing therapy, I focus on trauma and attachment, child and youth mental health, perinatal mental health, and family therapy. I also offer Equine Facilitated Therapy as a unique approach to healing. I am here to support you on your path to holistic well-being.
Meet Brooke Shakspeare, Mental Health Social Worker and Senior Psychotherapist
Are you ready to feel seen, heard and supported?
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Our clinic is conveniently located in Auchenflower
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37 Bangalla St.,
Auchenflower 4066
0475 041 910
info@therapywell.com.au