EMDR Psychologists and Therapists in Enmore, NSW

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Ann-Maree Whelan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
She has also been undertaking extra training in treating trauma through Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy.
Ann-Maree is a warm and experienced psychologist, who works from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. She works collaboratively with clients using a wide range of evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to their individual needs. She creates a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space where individuals can develop insight and create meaningful change in their lives and relationships. Ann-Maree has been registered since 2009, and has extensive experience in working with clients through life experiences such as neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and loss.
She has also been undertaking extra training in treating trauma through Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy.
Ann-Maree is a warm and experienced psychologist, who works from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. She works collaboratively with clients using a wide range of evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to their individual needs. She creates a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space where individuals can develop insight and create meaningful change in their lives and relationships. Ann-Maree has been registered since 2009, and has extensive experience in working with clients through life experiences such as neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and loss.
(02) 9158 6228 View (02) 9158 6228
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Von Coves
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Using IFS, EMDR, Psychodynamic approaches.
Master Counselling & Psychotherapy; Mediator; B.A. (Psychology & Philosophy); Grad. Cert. Management
Using IFS, EMDR, Psychodynamic approaches.
Master Counselling & Psychotherapy; Mediator; B.A. (Psychology & Philosophy); Grad. Cert. Management
(02) 9100 0400 View (02) 9100 0400
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Marzena Diard Therapy
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Living with chronic pain can feel exhausting, confusing, and lonely—especially when it doesn’t improve with conventional treatments. If you're navigating conditions like endometriosis, fibromyalgia, migraines, IBS, back or neck pain, or medically unexplained symptoms, you're not alone—and meaningful support is available..
Living with chronic pain can feel exhausting, confusing, and lonely—especially when it doesn’t improve with conventional treatments. If you're navigating conditions like endometriosis, fibromyalgia, migraines, IBS, back or neck pain, or medically unexplained symptoms, you're not alone—and meaningful support is available..
(02) 9100 0784 View (02) 9100 0784
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Aimee Tracton
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Serves Area
I integrate therapeutic approaches including Mindfulness, ACT, Somatic (body-based) Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, EMDR and Internal Family Systems .
I'm a therapist here to help you feel more comfy and at home in your mind, body and the world around you. We will explore concerns, overcome stressful life events, release unhelpful patterns and tap into the strength and clarity you hold within. Genuine collaboration, curiosity, creativity and humour are the values that flavour my approach. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I recognise the unique strengths and challenges of those who might not fit the general mould. Join me via Zoom, in-person or a stroll in the park for walk-and-talk therapy. I work with adolescents and adults of all backgrounds.
I integrate therapeutic approaches including Mindfulness, ACT, Somatic (body-based) Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, EMDR and Internal Family Systems .
I'm a therapist here to help you feel more comfy and at home in your mind, body and the world around you. We will explore concerns, overcome stressful life events, release unhelpful patterns and tap into the strength and clarity you hold within. Genuine collaboration, curiosity, creativity and humour are the values that flavour my approach. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I recognise the unique strengths and challenges of those who might not fit the general mould. Join me via Zoom, in-person or a stroll in the park for walk-and-talk therapy. I work with adolescents and adults of all backgrounds.
0450 215 404 View 0450 215 404
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Dominica Dorning
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We can do this by increasing our understanding of how trauma impacts you, learning skills to cope with strong emotions and agitation, and EMDR to provide relief from traumatic memories and unhelpful beliefs about yourself.
Hi there, I offer online counselling for survivors of trauma, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and folks from diverse cultural backgrounds. We can work together to help you heal and recover from the impacts of trauma, better understand and accept yourself, improve your relationships and live a full and authentic life. I am a Clinical Psychologist with 13 years experience in the trauma field. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and am passionate about human rights and social justice issues.
We can do this by increasing our understanding of how trauma impacts you, learning skills to cope with strong emotions and agitation, and EMDR to provide relief from traumatic memories and unhelpful beliefs about yourself.
Hi there, I offer online counselling for survivors of trauma, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and folks from diverse cultural backgrounds. We can work together to help you heal and recover from the impacts of trauma, better understand and accept yourself, improve your relationships and live a full and authentic life. I am a Clinical Psychologist with 13 years experience in the trauma field. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and am passionate about human rights and social justice issues.
(03) 7302 2372 View (03) 7302 2372
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Elizabeth Chikako Crouch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
EMDR, Schema Therapy and ACT are the most common modalities used in sessions, though through exploration in the first few sessions which direction is best suited will be worked out together in line with your goals/what you would like.
Please know: I am currently not taking on any clients. Therapy can be a big step and decision and it is important that your therapist is someone you feel safe and supported by, that you are respected and so are your strengths and capacities. I work in a holistic and supportive way working with clients to heal, and achieve the outcomes that they choose. I have worked for a number of years with survivors of childhood sexual assault, adult sexual assault, intimate partner and other violence and also work with those who use violence.
EMDR, Schema Therapy and ACT are the most common modalities used in sessions, though through exploration in the first few sessions which direction is best suited will be worked out together in line with your goals/what you would like.
Please know: I am currently not taking on any clients. Therapy can be a big step and decision and it is important that your therapist is someone you feel safe and supported by, that you are respected and so are your strengths and capacities. I work in a holistic and supportive way working with clients to heal, and achieve the outcomes that they choose. I have worked for a number of years with survivors of childhood sexual assault, adult sexual assault, intimate partner and other violence and also work with those who use violence.
(02) 8294 6092 View (02) 8294 6092

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Frank Valzano
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
He draws on a range of approaches — including EMDR, somatic and emotion-focused therapies — tailored to each person's needs and pace.
You may be carrying pain that's hard to put into words. Perhaps it's the echo of past trauma, the fog of anxiety or depression, or the quiet ache of grief that doesn't seem to shift. Maybe you've spent years trying to hold everything together, all while feeling like you're falling apart inside. You're tired—of the overthinking, the emotional numbness, the disconnect in your relationships, the constant inner critic. You long for relief, but more than that, you want clarity, self-compassion, and a sense of wholeness. That's where we begin.
He draws on a range of approaches — including EMDR, somatic and emotion-focused therapies — tailored to each person's needs and pace.
You may be carrying pain that's hard to put into words. Perhaps it's the echo of past trauma, the fog of anxiety or depression, or the quiet ache of grief that doesn't seem to shift. Maybe you've spent years trying to hold everything together, all while feeling like you're falling apart inside. You're tired—of the overthinking, the emotional numbness, the disconnect in your relationships, the constant inner critic. You long for relief, but more than that, you want clarity, self-compassion, and a sense of wholeness. That's where we begin.
(02) 8000 0047 View (02) 8000 0047
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Julie Preston Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Mona Vale, NSW 2103
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
(02) 9909 6171 View (02) 9909 6171
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Dr Maria-Elena Lukeides
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Paddington, NSW 2021
As a psychologist with 25 years of experience, I am deeply committed to helping you navigate the complexities of trauma, PTSD, attachment-related issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and depression. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I strive to provide a warm, compassionate, and safe space for healing and self-discovery. In my practice, I blend evidence-based clinical psychology with other evidence based wellness practices such as somatic therapy, breathwork and mindfulness to bring profound healing and change.
As a psychologist with 25 years of experience, I am deeply committed to helping you navigate the complexities of trauma, PTSD, attachment-related issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and depression. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I strive to provide a warm, compassionate, and safe space for healing and self-discovery. In my practice, I blend evidence-based clinical psychology with other evidence based wellness practices such as somatic therapy, breathwork and mindfulness to bring profound healing and change.
(02) 9100 0525 View (02) 9100 0525
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Dean McManus
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
St Leonards, NSW 2065
Treatment typically involves evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, psychotherapy and mindfulness, tailored to your goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering Gold Coast face-to-face appointments, Australia-wide telehealth, and a monthly Sydney clinic for child/adolescent assessments. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, addiction, relationships, life transitions, workplace stress and WorkCover concerns. I provide ADHD, autism, cognitive, personality and surgical readiness assessments/reports. My approach is direct, respectful, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, with experience supporting first responders.
Treatment typically involves evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, psychotherapy and mindfulness, tailored to your goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering Gold Coast face-to-face appointments, Australia-wide telehealth, and a monthly Sydney clinic for child/adolescent assessments. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, addiction, relationships, life transitions, workplace stress and WorkCover concerns. I provide ADHD, autism, cognitive, personality and surgical readiness assessments/reports. My approach is direct, respectful, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, with experience supporting first responders.
(02) 8000 1025 View (02) 8000 1025
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Claudia Beinhoff
Counsellor, PACFA
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist specialising in the treatment of emotional distress, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties and impulsive /self-destructive behaviours. I employ a holistic, solutions-based approach integrating dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I am a trauma informed practitioner and this as well as the various modalities allows me to formulate the most appropriate assistance, enabling an individual to find a new valued way of living.
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist specialising in the treatment of emotional distress, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties and impulsive /self-destructive behaviours. I employ a holistic, solutions-based approach integrating dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I am a trauma informed practitioner and this as well as the various modalities allows me to formulate the most appropriate assistance, enabling an individual to find a new valued way of living.
(02) 9100 0802 View (02) 9100 0802
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Altitude Clinical Psychology - Dr. Astrid Harris
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I offer CBT-e and FBT for eating disorders, and am trained in EMDR.
I support clients with eating disorders, trauma and ADHD/ASD, as well as most other mental health conditions. I offer a collaborative approach and believe that clarity, balance, and confidence are essential pillars of a fulfilling life.
I offer CBT-e and FBT for eating disorders, and am trained in EMDR.
I support clients with eating disorders, trauma and ADHD/ASD, as well as most other mental health conditions. I offer a collaborative approach and believe that clarity, balance, and confidence are essential pillars of a fulfilling life.
(02) 4703 9305 View (02) 4703 9305
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Amara Inostroza
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Specialised training interventions include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills (DBT), Trauma work ( EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment and Schema Therapy.
Amara is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master in Clinical Psychology and a Master in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has specialised in both adult and child psychology and has working in various roles in the public and private sector of health. She has extensive experience working with mood disorders (depression), anxiety disorders (including selective mutism, OCD, and hoarding), grief and bereavement, trauma, parenting and behavioural issues, and family relationships. Amara has a collaborative approach with clients by helping to identify factors that may be maintaining issues and setting realistic achievable goals.
Specialised training interventions include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills (DBT), Trauma work ( EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment and Schema Therapy.
Amara is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master in Clinical Psychology and a Master in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has specialised in both adult and child psychology and has working in various roles in the public and private sector of health. She has extensive experience working with mood disorders (depression), anxiety disorders (including selective mutism, OCD, and hoarding), grief and bereavement, trauma, parenting and behavioural issues, and family relationships. Amara has a collaborative approach with clients by helping to identify factors that may be maintaining issues and setting realistic achievable goals.
(02) 8074 1673 View (02) 8074 1673
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Natalie Harman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Approaches include EMDR, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based somatic therapies, compassion-focused therapy, and solution-focused wellbeing coaching.
PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and psychotherapist, Natalie Harman has extensive experience and an unrivalled understanding of hospital workplace culture. As the Founder of Becoming Mindful Natalie Harman delivers tailored wellbeing programs in hospital workplaces which include individual counselling and coaching to equip doctors with the tools needed to move beyond survival to thriving. Natalie’s trauma-informed clinical approach and deep understanding of hospital environments enables her to integrate several therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet the individual needs of both the client and department.
Approaches include EMDR, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based somatic therapies, compassion-focused therapy, and solution-focused wellbeing coaching.
PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and psychotherapist, Natalie Harman has extensive experience and an unrivalled understanding of hospital workplace culture. As the Founder of Becoming Mindful Natalie Harman delivers tailored wellbeing programs in hospital workplaces which include individual counselling and coaching to equip doctors with the tools needed to move beyond survival to thriving. Natalie’s trauma-informed clinical approach and deep understanding of hospital environments enables her to integrate several therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet the individual needs of both the client and department.
(02) 8355 9759 View (02) 8355 9759
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Holding the Space
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Online Only
My approach draws from Focusing, Somatic EMDR, ACT, and therapeutic touch-based work—always at a pace that honours your system.
Gentle, body-based therapy to help you feel safer, calmer, and more connected. You might feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed—or like you’re holding it all together but never quite landing. Maybe your body feels tense or shut down. Maybe you long for more ease, more self-trust, or simply a space where you don’t have to work so hard to be okay. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a deeper, more embodied approach, you’re welcome here. Together, we move gently—toward safety, connection, and change that lasts.
My approach draws from Focusing, Somatic EMDR, ACT, and therapeutic touch-based work—always at a pace that honours your system.
Gentle, body-based therapy to help you feel safer, calmer, and more connected. You might feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed—or like you’re holding it all together but never quite landing. Maybe your body feels tense or shut down. Maybe you long for more ease, more self-trust, or simply a space where you don’t have to work so hard to be okay. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a deeper, more embodied approach, you’re welcome here. Together, we move gently—toward safety, connection, and change that lasts.
(02) 9100 0362 View (02) 9100 0362
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Dr Priyanka Komandur - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based therapies, and MERIT to support meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, cultural and identity-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties, providing evidence-based psychological therapy. Many people I see want help making sense of what they are going through, developing practical coping tools, and reconnecting with a sense of clarity, stability, and control in their lives.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based therapies, and MERIT to support meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, cultural and identity-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties, providing evidence-based psychological therapy. Many people I see want help making sense of what they are going through, developing practical coping tools, and reconnecting with a sense of clarity, stability, and control in their lives.
(08) 6361 3211 View (08) 6361 3211
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Farnaz Ali
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
Mind Fitness psychology can help you to get back on track
Mind Fitness psychology can help you to get back on track
(02) 8074 5862 View (02) 8074 5862
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Dr Chrissy Antonopoulos
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work within a trauma informed framework using evidence-based strategies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), mindfulness and somatic approaches.
I am a psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people ages 16 and over and currently only offer Telehealth services.
I work within a trauma informed framework using evidence-based strategies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), mindfulness and somatic approaches.
I am a psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people ages 16 and over and currently only offer Telehealth services.
(02) 9053 4329 View (02) 9053 4329
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Priscilla Chee
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Meadowbank, NSW 2114
I am trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT and DBT.
In my practice, I take a client-centred and research-backed approach that incorporates compassion and patience; I promise to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. I offer a space of safety, acceptance, and understanding to help clients work through concerns from everyday stress to complex trauma.
I am trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT and DBT.
In my practice, I take a client-centred and research-backed approach that incorporates compassion and patience; I promise to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. I offer a space of safety, acceptance, and understanding to help clients work through concerns from everyday stress to complex trauma.
(02) 7804 4168 View (02) 7804 4168
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Mindright
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
Our clients are children, teenagers, adults and couples navigating life's most challenging moments — anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and everything in between. Many come to us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply knowing something needs to change. Our team of highly experienced Clinical Psychologists brings together clinical rigour and genuine human warmth — helping clients understand themselves more deeply, develop practical skills, and create real, lasting change. We take the time to find the right fit for every client
Our clients are children, teenagers, adults and couples navigating life's most challenging moments — anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and everything in between. Many come to us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply knowing something needs to change. Our team of highly experienced Clinical Psychologists brings together clinical rigour and genuine human warmth — helping clients understand themselves more deeply, develop practical skills, and create real, lasting change. We take the time to find the right fit for every client
(02) 8065 0326 View (02) 8065 0326
EMDR Therapists
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.