EMDR Therapy at Salt & Earth Psychology

What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy. It is designed to help people process difficult experiences and manage distressing memories. At Salt & Earth Psychology, EMDR is used for a range of experiences—from significant trauma to everyday stress, anxiety, and challenging memories.

What EMDR Is Used For

EMDR may be used for experiences that feel “stuck” or overwhelming. Examples include:

  • Past events that continue to cause distress

  • Anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts

  • Stress from work, study, or family responsibilities

  • Sexual, relationship, or intimacy difficulties

  • Confidence or self-esteem challenges

EMDR is not exclusively helpful for traumatic events. It can be used to help with smaller, yet impactful experiences, or even fears about the future.

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How EMDR Works

During EMDR, you focus on a memory or feeling while noticing guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This helps the brain process the memory safely.

Sessions generally follow these steps:

  1. Preparation – building coping strategies and understanding the process

  2. Assessment – identifying memories or issues to work on

  3. Processing – guided bilateral stimulation

  4. Integration – noticing shifts in perspective or emotional intensity

  5. Re-evaluation – reviewing progress and planning next steps

The therapist moves at your pace. The process is collaborative and focuses on your current goals.

Who EMDR Can Support

EMDR may be helpful for adults experiencing:

  • Anxiety, panic, or stress

  • Trauma, including accidents, loss, or childhood experiences

  • Relationship or intimacy challenges

  • Emotional overwhelm from daily life

  • Difficulty moving on from upsetting experiences

Even if you do not identify with “trauma,” EMDR may provide support for managing challenging memories or emotions.

Why Choose EMDR at Salt & Earth Psychology

At Salt & Earth Psychology, EMDR is delivered in a safe, trauma-informed environment. Our approach includes:

  • Clear explanations of the EMDR process

  • Gentle, paced approaches that respect your comfort

  • Integration with other therapies, including CBT and mindfulness

  • Support for coping strategies and emotional regulation

EMDR may help you notice differences in how you respond to difficult memories or situations over the course of therapy.

Online and In-Person EMDR

We offer telehealth sessions across Australia and in-person sessions in Elwood, Victoria at Pando Society.

Sessions are tailored to your needs. EMDR is adaptable and may support a range of experiences, both significant and everyday.

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EMDR is one approach that may support you in processing experiences and developing strategies to manage distressing memories and emotions.