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EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences and traumatic events. EMDR differs from traditional talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. EMDR was developed to primarily treat symptoms of post traumatic stress but can also be effective to treat anxiety, depression, phobias, issues with self-esteem and persistent negative beliefs.
EMDR therapy comprises 8 phases, during the processing phase distressing memories, triggers in the present and future scenarios are targeted in a structured process that emphasises the emotional and somatic experience of the client. During an EMDR session, the therapist guides the client through a series of eye movements or other forms of stimulations while focusing on a distressing memory/trigger/future scenario. The brain's natural ability to reprocess and integrate distressing experiences is activated and the associated emotional charge reduces. Clients often describe that target feels more distant and neutral, 'it feels like a normal memory now'.
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EMDR intensive therapy
Hanna provides the option (depending on availability and clients eligibility) to see clients more frequently and for extended sessions. This can be particularly helpful if a client would like to address a particular issue or theme, a client who is already working with another therapist who is not trained in EMDR and refers the client for targeting a particular issue. An intensive format provides the opportunity to work in a particularly targeted, contained and efficient way.
Session length can range from 2 to 3 x 50 minutes sessions, 1 up to 3 times a week depending on your needs. A combination of attending sessions in person and via Telehealth is possible to make bookings easier. Please note that only one Medicare rebate per day can be accessed, the rest of the cost needs to be covered privately.
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