EMDR Therapy
in Sydney and the Sutherland Shire

At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology, our psychologists and counsellors provide EMDR therapy for children, adolescents and adults across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire. Appointments are available in- person at our Menai practice and online across Australia.

 

Memories, emotions and physical sensations linked to an event can sometimes remain active long after it has passed. EMDR provides a structured way of working with these experiences. 

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What is EMDR therapy?

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy widely used in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. It supports people to process and integrate distressing or overwhelming experiences that continue to affect how they feel, think and respond in the present.

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EMDR is based on the understanding that distressing experiences can remain unprocessed, meaning memories, emotions and physical responses stay active rather than settling over time. Using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, EMDR supports the brain in reprocessing these experiences so they become less intense and less connected to the same emotional and physical responses.

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Many people notice that memories begin to feel less overwhelming and more like something that happened in the past, rather than something still happening now.

 

What does EMDR therapy help with?

 

EMDR is most commonly used for:

• Trauma and PTSD

• Distressing or intrusive memories

• Anxiety and panic responses connected to past experiences

• Low self-esteem linked to earlier events

• Stress and overwhelm with a clear precipitating event

 

EMDR is often used alongside other approaches, particularly within broader trauma, developmental trauma or domestic and family violence counselling, depending on each person's presentation. It can also be integrated within eating disorder counselling or Schema Therapy, particularly where trauma is connected to long-standing patterns.

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EMDR is an established area of practice at Evolving Minds, with psychologists and counsellors across our team trained in EMDR and regularly providing EMDR therapy. Vanessa Allen, Director of Evolving Minds, is also a full member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).

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How do I find an EMDR therapist near me?

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If you have been searching for EMDR therapy, an EMDR therapist, EMDR treatment or EMDR near you, our psychologists and counsellors provide EMDR for clients across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire.​

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Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice in the Sutherland Shire, with clients attending from Miranda, Caringbah, Engadine and surrounding suburbs, and online across Australia.

 

If you’re unsure where to begin, our Client Care Team can assist. Call 02 8519 4197 or request an appointment using the button below.