EMDR Therapy
A Path to Healing and Transformation
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and other distressing emotions.
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Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy with bilateral stimulation (usually eye movements) to help the brain reprocess memories and reduce the emotional charge attached to them.
How EMDR Works
- Targeted Trauma Processing: EMDR helps identify and reprocess disturbing memories by guiding the brain to store them in a healthier way, reducing their emotional intensity.
- Bilateral Stimulation: During sessions, clients follow a therapist’s hand movements or listen to alternating sounds, which help stimulate both sides of the brain, facilitating emotional processing.
- Rewiring the Brain: This process helps the brain integrate the traumatic memory, allowing for emotional relief and improved functioning.
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
- Relief from PTSD, trauma, and anxiety
- Reduced symptoms of depression and stress
- Enhanced emotional regulation
- Improved self-esteem and overall mental well-being
EMDR is typically used for people struggling with trauma or other emotional blockages that traditional therapies may not fully address. It has been recognized by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA) as a highly effective treatment for trauma.
Franco Greco from Your Psychologist Elsternwick is trained in delivering EMDR Therapy and has successful outcomes in applying this therapy to his clients.
Contact Information
0482 092 406
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Consultation Hours
Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm