Trauma & EMDR
Trauma therapy and EMDR
Support for the effects of difficult or traumatic experiences, at a pace that feels manageable. In English or Mandarin.
What trauma can feel like
Something is over, but your body hasn’t caught up.
It can look like:
- Feeling on edge, easily startled or always on guard
- Memories, images or dreams that intrude
- Avoiding places, people or conversations
- Feeling numb, disconnected or ashamed
- Poor sleep, irritability or trouble concentrating
These are common responses to overwhelming experiences. They can make sense of why ordinary days feel harder than they should.
How trauma therapy works
We start with safety and stability: understanding what you’re experiencing and practising ways to settle when things feel like too much. Only then, and only if you choose, do we work more directly with difficult memories.
I draw on trauma-informed, body-based regulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness, and EMDR.
What EMDR is, and what it’s recommended for
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy for distressing memories. While you briefly bring a memory to mind, you follow bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tapping.
The Australian PTSD guidelines recommend EMDR for adults with PTSD. I have completed EMDR training Levels 1 and 2.
EMDR is not a treatment for ADHD itself. If you have ADHD as well as trauma, EMDR may help with the trauma, and we adapt the pace and structure of sessions to suit your attention and energy.
When ADHD and trauma overlap
Some difficulties, such as poor sleep, trouble concentrating and strong reactions, can come from ADHD, from trauma, or from both. Having one doesn’t mean you have the other.
We look at how they interact for you. If a diagnostic assessment would help, I can support a referral.
Fees, Medicare and booking
Individual therapy · telehealth
AUD 180
$90.50 out of pocket after a $89.50 Medicare rebate, for eligible sessions with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. Full session fee: $180.
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EMDR trauma treatment
AUD 220
$130.50 out of pocket after a $89.50 Medicare rebate, for eligible individual EMDR sessions with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. Full session fee: $220.
Young people · 12–24
Eligible bulk billing
Limited bulk-billed telehealth appointments, with no out-of-pocket cost, may be available for eligible young people aged 12–24, subject to referral requirements, clinical suitability and availability.
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Scan with your phone camera, or use the booking link above.
Family conflict work
AUD 220
$220 out of pocket. The individual Medicare rebate is not applied to this family session fee.
Medicare rebates have separate eligibility and referral requirements, usually a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a referral from your GP.
Referrals and funded supportQuestions
Do I have to talk about what happened in detail?
No. You decide what to share and when. Many parts of trauma therapy don’t require describing events in detail.
How long does EMDR take?
It varies. Some people work on a single memory over a few sessions; others need more preparation and time. We review progress together and change course if needed.
Can I have trauma therapy in Mandarin?
Yes. Sessions are available in English or Mandarin.
What if I’m in crisis?
This practice is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
This practice is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.