EDMR & Trauma Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and trauma therapy are powerful, evidence-based treatments designed to help you process distressing memories and the lingering effects of trauma. Whether the impact comes from a single event or repeated experiences over time, unresolved trauma can affect your thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
Life’s painful experiences can leave a lasting imprint - sometimes showing up as anxiety, fear, or emotional numbness long after the event has passed. At My Appletree, our EMDR and trauma therapy sessions provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help you process these experiences safely. Through gentle guidance and proven therapeutic techniques, we help you move from surviving to healing - rebuilding a sense of calm, connection, and confidence in your everyday life.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma can take many forms - from a single overwhelming event to ongoing emotional neglect or difficult relationships.
It’s not just what happened, but how it continues to live in your mind and body. You might find yourself feeling anxious, disconnected, on edge, or reliving painful memories without meaning to.
At My Appletree, our trauma therapy and EMDR sessions are designed to help you process these experiences safely, so they no longer hold power over your present.
What to Expect with EDMR?
In your sessions, your therapist will guide you through a structured and supportive process. Together, you’ll:
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Build safety and grounding techniques to regulate emotions
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Identify triggers or memories that still feel unresolved
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Use EMDR to reprocess these experiences safely
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Reconnect with a sense of calm, control, and self-compassion
Our approach is paced around your comfort — you’ll never be asked to go further than you’re ready for.
How EDMR & Trauma Therapy Can Help?
This integrated approach can help with:
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Childhood or relational trauma
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Anxiety and panic
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Grief and loss
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Emotional dysregulation
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Low self-esteem or shame
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Phobias or fears
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Relationship difficulties
Whether your trauma is recent or from years ago, these sessions can help you find emotional balance, resilience, and clarity.
Benefits of EDMR & Trauma Therapy
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Relief from Emotional Distress
Trauma can leave lasting emotional imprints that affect your daily life and relationships. EMDR helps reprocess these painful memories so they no longer carry the same emotional weight, allowing you to feel calmer, more balanced, and at peace with your past.
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Greater Emotional Regulation
Through trauma-focused therapy, you’ll learn effective tools to manage emotional triggers, anxiety, and stress responses. EMDR helps your brain and body stay grounded in the present moment, empowering you to respond to life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
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Reconnection and Personal Growth
Healing from trauma opens space for self-discovery and reconnection - both with yourself and others. As you release old patterns of fear or avoidance, you can experience greater freedom, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose and self-worth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
No - EMDR works by engaging the brain’s natural healing process, so you don’t have to share every detail of what happened.
How many sessions will I need?
Every person’s healing journey is different. Some people notice changes after a few sessions; others benefit from ongoing support over time.
Is EMDR safe?
Yes. EMDR is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for treating trauma.
Can EMDR help with everyday stress or anxiety?
Absolutely. EMDR isn’t just for major trauma - it can also help with negative experiences, emotional blocks, and unhelpful patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Book EDMR and Work Through Your Trauma
You don’t have to keep reliving the past. EMDR and trauma therapy can help you release old wounds and rediscover a sense of calm and control.
Take the next step toward healing - book a session with one of our experienced psychologists today.
