EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
Newcastle NSW Australia
WHAT IS EMDR THERAPY?
EMDR stands for… wait for it… Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing… yes it’s a bit of a mouthful.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is endorsed as the best evidence based treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There are more clinical trials supporting the efficacy of EMDR than any other talk therapy such as CBT.
EMDR Therapy is an effective treatment that can also provide immediate relief for:
Depression
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Personality disorders
Complicated Grief
Dissociative disorders
Pain disorders
Body dysmorphic disorders
Eating Disorders
Sexual or Physical abuse
Performance anxiety
Stress reduction
Phobias
Addictions
Disturbing memories
EMDR targets negative core beliefs attached to adverse emotional experiences and memories stored in the nervous system.
EMDR is made up of numerous components that include mindfulness and stress-reduction practices that proceed bi-lateral eye movements assisted by an EMDR therapist.
EMDR treatment replicates the rapid bilateral (left-to right) eye movement that happens during our Repeated Eye Movement (REM) sleep.
REM sleeps acts as a filtering system for all our emotional experiences. When we are troubled by adverse life effects our emotions get stored in the body. The same eye movement process is used in EMDR to induce a stimulating effect on the brain. The results are that trauma and stressful memories are gradually released from the clients central nervous system so that an adaptive belief can be installed.
Bruce Lipton, renowned cell biologist and author of the bestseller, The Biology of Belief, recommends EMDR as one of the most effective modalities for reprogramming the subconscious mind.
FAQs
What is a couples therapy intensive?
A couples therapy intensive is a focused, extended session that condenses weeks or months of therapy into one to three days. It’s ideal for couples looking to make faster progress, work through specific issues, or reconnect deeply in a shorter time frame.
Who is couples therapy intensive best suited for?
Intensives are perfect for couples experiencing ongoing conflict, communication breakdowns, or emotional disconnection — or for those in crisis. They’re also beneficial for committed couples who want to strengthen their relationship without long-term weekly therapy.
How long does a typical couples intensive last?
Most couples therapy intensives run for two to three days (with breaks). The schedule is tailored to each couple’s needs and goals, allowing deep and focused work.
Is a couples intensive more effective than weekly sessions?
For many couples, intensives provide faster breakthroughs and greater momentum than weekly sessions. Couple Intensives are backed by clinical data as the approach that has less chance of relapse.
Can we have individual sessions as part of our couple therapy.
Yes, individual sessions are available if required. There is also plenty of room to write comments in the pre-assesessment if that is what you would prefer.
Energy psychology treatment such as EMDR Therapy is a powerful way we can rewrite those destructive programs that occupy our subconscious field.
-Bruce Lipton
