EMDR Counselling in 2444
Cherie Gillett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 (Online Only)
I draw from modalities like Brainspotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), somatic-based techniques, Tantra based understanding to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.
Welcome! I understand that seeking therapy for trauma can be a vulnerable and courageous step towards healing, and I celebrate you for taking that step. My name is Cherie, and as a trauma therapist, my utmost priority is to create a calm, safe and compassionate space where you can embark on your healing journey. I believe in the power of healing, and I am dedicated to providing you with the support and guidance you need to navigate the complexities of trauma. With empathy and understanding, I will honor your unique experiences and encourage the body's wisdom and capacity for healing.
I draw from modalities like Brainspotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), somatic-based techniques, Tantra based understanding to tailor our sessions to your specific needs.
Welcome! I understand that seeking therapy for trauma can be a vulnerable and courageous step towards healing, and I celebrate you for taking that step. My name is Cherie, and as a trauma therapist, my utmost priority is to create a calm, safe and compassionate space where you can embark on your healing journey. I believe in the power of healing, and I am dedicated to providing you with the support and guidance you need to navigate the complexities of trauma. With empathy and understanding, I will honor your unique experiences and encourage the body's wisdom and capacity for healing.
Therapeutic approaches I find helpful in my work: EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy (including Emotional Freedom Techniques), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy.
I am a registered psychologist, who provides trauma-informed, inclusive, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental support for adolescents and adults. In therapy I try to achieve strengths and values-based empowerment for my clients. I work with clients who pay privately, have a Mental Health Care Plan, DVA card, clients on WorkCover (QLD, NSW, VIC), Compulsory Third Party Insurance QLD and Transport and Accident Commission VIC, NDIS participants who are self- or plan managed. I work with new mothers/parents to support their mental health (pre-/postnatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma, other mental health difficulties).
Therapeutic approaches I find helpful in my work: EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy (including Emotional Freedom Techniques), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy.
I am a registered psychologist, who provides trauma-informed, inclusive, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental support for adolescents and adults. In therapy I try to achieve strengths and values-based empowerment for my clients. I work with clients who pay privately, have a Mental Health Care Plan, DVA card, clients on WorkCover (QLD, NSW, VIC), Compulsory Third Party Insurance QLD and Transport and Accident Commission VIC, NDIS participants who are self- or plan managed. I work with new mothers/parents to support their mental health (pre-/postnatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma, other mental health difficulties).
Nicolle Griffin
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 (Online Only)
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community. We are an online telehealth-only service. Our team is made up of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming, gender diverse, and queer/LGBTIQA+ health professionals.
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community. We are an online telehealth-only service. Our team is made up of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming, gender diverse, and queer/LGBTIQA+ health professionals.
Tricia Ang
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in assisting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom, joy and fulfilment.
I specialise in assisting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom, joy and fulfilment.
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EMDR Counsellors
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.