EMDR Psychologists and Therapists in Ipswich, QLD

Dean Bell
Counsellor, AMHSW
Ipswich, QLD 4305
Some of these include EMDR (that is used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), traditional cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Dean is an Ipswich based, dedicated and compassionate Counsellor who is EMDR Accredited and specialises in client-centered therapies for individuals, including Work Cover participants. An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), Dean is a recognised provider with Medicare, Queensland Police Service, the National Redress Scheme and accepts Mental Health Care Plans. Dean holds a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Addiction, and a Masters Degree in Social Work. He believes that every individual has the capacity for personal growth & healing, and his goal is to provide a safe space for you to embark on your journey.
Some of these include EMDR (that is used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), traditional cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Dean is an Ipswich based, dedicated and compassionate Counsellor who is EMDR Accredited and specialises in client-centered therapies for individuals, including Work Cover participants. An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), Dean is a recognised provider with Medicare, Queensland Police Service, the National Redress Scheme and accepts Mental Health Care Plans. Dean holds a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Addiction, and a Masters Degree in Social Work. He believes that every individual has the capacity for personal growth & healing, and his goal is to provide a safe space for you to embark on your journey.
(07) 2801 6603 View (07) 2801 6603
Connections Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Ipswich, QLD 4305
Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
(07) 2801 6141 View (07) 2801 6141
Andrew Bell
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Ipswich, QLD 4305
Andrew uses a variety of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Trauma-informed care.
Andrew is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. He uses a person-centred, strengths-based approach that is non-judgemental in nature and seeks to empower people to achieve their best. Andrew has worked with clients across the lifespan and from a variety of cultures. He has experience working with a variety of mental health conditions and has a special interest in mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression), and trauma.
Andrew uses a variety of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Trauma-informed care.
Andrew is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. He uses a person-centred, strengths-based approach that is non-judgemental in nature and seeks to empower people to achieve their best. Andrew has worked with clients across the lifespan and from a variety of cultures. He has experience working with a variety of mental health conditions and has a special interest in mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression), and trauma.
(07) 5224 2110 View (07) 5224 2110
Honni Hayton Counselling and EMDR Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Where appropriate I will use EMDR therapy, to reprocess old memories that may be negatively affecting your present.
I also offer relationship counselling, helping couples reconnect and find joy and love together. Through our sessions, we'll focus on improving communication and fostering a deeper understanding between you and your partner. Together, we'll navigate the challenges and work towards building a stronger, more fulfilling relationship for you both.
Where appropriate I will use EMDR therapy, to reprocess old memories that may be negatively affecting your present.
I also offer relationship counselling, helping couples reconnect and find joy and love together. Through our sessions, we'll focus on improving communication and fostering a deeper understanding between you and your partner. Together, we'll navigate the challenges and work towards building a stronger, more fulfilling relationship for you both.
(07) 5651 0892 View (07) 5651 0892
Sharna Lee Dimmick
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She is traines in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and also utilises a range of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
Sharna has eperience working with adults and teenagers of all genders, and have knowledge and experience within certain populations including veterans, NDIS participants, the queer community, and both perpetrators and victims of crime. She currently works with a range of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.
She is traines in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and also utilises a range of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
Sharna has eperience working with adults and teenagers of all genders, and have knowledge and experience within certain populations including veterans, NDIS participants, the queer community, and both perpetrators and victims of crime. She currently works with a range of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.
(07) 2100 4299 View (07) 2100 4299
Johanna Badenhorst Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
Johanna is a Brisbane-based Clinical psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist who supports clients with wellbeing, perinatal mental health, and women's health concerns.
I offer in-person or online support, thus making therapy accessible using a holistic and collaborative approach. I use evidence-based strategies to enhance mental wellbeing, promote perinatal mental health, address issues like anxiety & depression, and lastly empower ADHD and Autistic Individuals navigate their unique journey with compassion.
Johanna is a Brisbane-based Clinical psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist who supports clients with wellbeing, perinatal mental health, and women's health concerns.
I offer in-person or online support, thus making therapy accessible using a holistic and collaborative approach. I use evidence-based strategies to enhance mental wellbeing, promote perinatal mental health, address issues like anxiety & depression, and lastly empower ADHD and Autistic Individuals navigate their unique journey with compassion.
(07) 3608 1663 View (07) 3608 1663
Jessica Arday-Wild
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am a warm and compassionate therapist and will provide you non-judgmental support with kindness, empathy and humour. I primarily work from a relational stance, which means I understand people in the context of their most important relationships. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Family Therapist providing therapeutic support since 2013.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist and will provide you non-judgmental support with kindness, empathy and humour. I primarily work from a relational stance, which means I understand people in the context of their most important relationships. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Family Therapist providing therapeutic support since 2013.
(07) 4516 6056 View (07) 4516 6056
Mood and Method Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, or complex mental health challenges, and looking for compassionate, evidence-based support. I am a registered psychologist with a Master’s degree, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults. I provide a calm, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming space to build skills, reduce distress, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, structured, and practical, with a focus on empowering you with tools you can use in everyday life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, or complex mental health challenges, and looking for compassionate, evidence-based support. I am a registered psychologist with a Master’s degree, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults. I provide a calm, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming space to build skills, reduce distress, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, structured, and practical, with a focus on empowering you with tools you can use in everyday life.
(07) 5651 0670 View (07) 5651 0670
Lisa Maree Charman
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Lisa is able to offer EMDR and is trained in the conversational model.
Lisa is the director and senior Psychologist at Lakeside Allied Health. With over 18 years experience working in Government, Non-Government Organisations and the Private sector, Lisa is fully equipped to deal with a wide range of mental health issues. Lisa’s specific areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma and life changes. Lisa has a very calming manner and takes the time to listen to her clients and really get an understanding of presenting issues. She will work with you to collaboratively decide on goals and give you strategies to take away and work with.
Lisa is able to offer EMDR and is trained in the conversational model.
Lisa is the director and senior Psychologist at Lakeside Allied Health. With over 18 years experience working in Government, Non-Government Organisations and the Private sector, Lisa is fully equipped to deal with a wide range of mental health issues. Lisa’s specific areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma and life changes. Lisa has a very calming manner and takes the time to listen to her clients and really get an understanding of presenting issues. She will work with you to collaboratively decide on goals and give you strategies to take away and work with.
(07) 3184 8502 View (07) 3184 8502
Izzy Seddon
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
1 Endorsed
Online Only
To help facilitate growth and transformation, I draw from powerful modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I believe when we feel genuinely heard and understood, we are able to access greater insight, healing and sustainable change. I have a special interest in supporting clients with anxiety, burnout, stress, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, neurodivergent experiences (Autism, ADHD, OCD), negative self-image and perfectionistic tendencies. I work with clients who want to better understand themselves and heal from the roots of their presenting challenges, as well as learn and adopt evidence-based strategies to help them live a more meaningful life in accordance with their goals and values.
To help facilitate growth and transformation, I draw from powerful modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I believe when we feel genuinely heard and understood, we are able to access greater insight, healing and sustainable change. I have a special interest in supporting clients with anxiety, burnout, stress, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, neurodivergent experiences (Autism, ADHD, OCD), negative self-image and perfectionistic tendencies. I work with clients who want to better understand themselves and heal from the roots of their presenting challenges, as well as learn and adopt evidence-based strategies to help them live a more meaningful life in accordance with their goals and values.
(03) 8771 5251 View (03) 8771 5251
Edward Mtakwa
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work with young people, adults, couples and groups from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. People usually come to see me when anxiety, trauma, low mood, stress, pain, relationship strain, ADHD, or life changes start to affect how they are coping day to day. Some feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or worn down. I offer a warm, practical space to understand what is happening, make sense of patterns, and build realistic ways forward that feel useful in everyday life. I currently offer online sessions, with Brisbane in-person appointments available soon and welcome clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
I work with young people, adults, couples and groups from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. People usually come to see me when anxiety, trauma, low mood, stress, pain, relationship strain, ADHD, or life changes start to affect how they are coping day to day. Some feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or worn down. I offer a warm, practical space to understand what is happening, make sense of patterns, and build realistic ways forward that feel useful in everyday life. I currently offer online sessions, with Brisbane in-person appointments available soon and welcome clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
0404 003 909 View 0404 003 909
Lars Andersson
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
As part of normal life we all have to face challenges from time to time. Over 30 years in private practice, helping people overcome their challenges, has taught me a lot about human resilience and capacity for change. But for most people, knowing how to tackle life’s challenges is not the end goal. Beyond that, they also want their life to feel meaningful!
As part of normal life we all have to face challenges from time to time. Over 30 years in private practice, helping people overcome their challenges, has taught me a lot about human resilience and capacity for change. But for most people, knowing how to tackle life’s challenges is not the end goal. Beyond that, they also want their life to feel meaningful!
(07) 2100 4462 View (07) 2100 4462
Andrew De Ambrosis
Counsellor, AASW
Serves Area
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their lives and relationships. I have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and a broad range of needs, providing both individual and organisational coaching. With my extensive knowledge of complex interpersonal issues, I’m well-equipped to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their lives and relationships. I have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and a broad range of needs, providing both individual and organisational coaching. With my extensive knowledge of complex interpersonal issues, I’m well-equipped to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
(07) 3555 7938 View (07) 3555 7938
Phoenix Connection Therapy
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I apply EMDR, EFT, ACT, DBT, IFS and Narrative therapeutic modalities.
I’m a passionate trauma-focused therapist, MH accredited social worker, and member of the LGBTIQA+ community. Drawing from my own lived experience of trauma recovery, I deeply understand the challenges my clients face and recognise how important it is to sit with someone who gets it. Trauma can disrupt our sense of self, relationships, and how we connect with the world around us. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can heal, find your inner strength and resilience, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
I apply EMDR, EFT, ACT, DBT, IFS and Narrative therapeutic modalities.
I’m a passionate trauma-focused therapist, MH accredited social worker, and member of the LGBTIQA+ community. Drawing from my own lived experience of trauma recovery, I deeply understand the challenges my clients face and recognise how important it is to sit with someone who gets it. Trauma can disrupt our sense of self, relationships, and how we connect with the world around us. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where you can heal, find your inner strength and resilience, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
(07) 3130 0544 View (07) 3130 0544
Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I integrate EMDR, trauma-informed care, ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and couples-focused interventions to help clients build resilience and create meaningful change.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, men's mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and adjustment following injury or major life changes. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated that things are not improving despite trying to push through on their own. I help clients move forward through practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual, with a focus on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
I integrate EMDR, trauma-informed care, ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and couples-focused interventions to help clients build resilience and create meaningful change.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, men's mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and adjustment following injury or major life changes. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated that things are not improving despite trying to push through on their own. I help clients move forward through practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual, with a focus on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
(07) 5240 9551 View (07) 5240 9551
Andrew Forrest
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Andrew is a board-registered psychologist and couples therapist who works with individuals and couples seeking support at different life stages. He has experience working with a wide-range of mental health concerns and is passionate about supporting people to improve their mental well-being and quality of life. Andrew’s approach creates a safe, collaborative environment where individuals can feel empowered to explore and remain curious to possibilities. It is within this non-judgemental space that a person can begin to reflect, heal and move towards growth and change.
Andrew is a board-registered psychologist and couples therapist who works with individuals and couples seeking support at different life stages. He has experience working with a wide-range of mental health concerns and is passionate about supporting people to improve their mental well-being and quality of life. Andrew’s approach creates a safe, collaborative environment where individuals can feel empowered to explore and remain curious to possibilities. It is within this non-judgemental space that a person can begin to reflect, heal and move towards growth and change.
(07) 4517 5346 View (07) 4517 5346
Catherine Fanning
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy and work within an attachment based framework.
I am an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who brings both lived experience as a late diagnosed AuDHDer, and professional expertise to provide neuroaffirming in person (Kenmore, Brisbane) and telehealth therapy and assessments (15+). I am especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals as they explore their identity and reclaim their unique strengths. I am also well versed working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including complex childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, family separation, relationship difficulties and life transitions.
I offer EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy and work within an attachment based framework.
I am an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who brings both lived experience as a late diagnosed AuDHDer, and professional expertise to provide neuroaffirming in person (Kenmore, Brisbane) and telehealth therapy and assessments (15+). I am especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals as they explore their identity and reclaim their unique strengths. I am also well versed working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including complex childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, family separation, relationship difficulties and life transitions.
(07) 2100 4499 View (07) 2100 4499
Bluest Skies Counselling + Animal Assisted Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counselling for trauma and Complex PTSD, including EMDR, animal assisted therapy and Perinatal counselling.
My sessions are client centred, trauma informed and attachment based. I draw on neuroscience and understanding the way the nervous system responds along with how the attachment experiences you have had may be playing out now. EMDR and Internal Family systems also form a strong part of my practice framework.
Counselling for trauma and Complex PTSD, including EMDR, animal assisted therapy and Perinatal counselling.
My sessions are client centred, trauma informed and attachment based. I draw on neuroscience and understanding the way the nervous system responds along with how the attachment experiences you have had may be playing out now. EMDR and Internal Family systems also form a strong part of my practice framework.
(07) 3184 8464 View (07) 3184 8464
Jacqui Readett
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work with emotional parts and somatic experiences, and provide Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy to process trauma.
What does your perfect day look like? Waking from a good sleep, with energy and with less worry? Enjoying being with friends? I offer over 20 years clinical experience delivering a range of therapeutic, evidence-based interventions helping people to achieve their goals. I use a holistic approach to resolve complex, severe, and persistent mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, neurodivergence, chronic pain, and grief and loss. Family therapy: I help individuals, couples, and families navigate complex relationship dynamics. I am AASW qualified and experienced in providing clinical supervision.
I work with emotional parts and somatic experiences, and provide Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy to process trauma.
What does your perfect day look like? Waking from a good sleep, with energy and with less worry? Enjoying being with friends? I offer over 20 years clinical experience delivering a range of therapeutic, evidence-based interventions helping people to achieve their goals. I use a holistic approach to resolve complex, severe, and persistent mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, neurodivergence, chronic pain, and grief and loss. Family therapy: I help individuals, couples, and families navigate complex relationship dynamics. I am AASW qualified and experienced in providing clinical supervision.
(07) 2100 4658 View (07) 2100 4658

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Amy Brown
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I support sensitive, driven humans who struggle with overwhelm, burnout, anxiety or feeling disconnected from themselves and uncertain about their direction. I specialise in ADHD, high-masking and internalised autism presentations, burnout, anxiety, life transitions and relationship stress. My approach is modern, collaborative and grounded in evidence based care, a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with who you are, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and with a life that feels more like you. In person in Sydney’s East and online Australia wide.
I support sensitive, driven humans who struggle with overwhelm, burnout, anxiety or feeling disconnected from themselves and uncertain about their direction. I specialise in ADHD, high-masking and internalised autism presentations, burnout, anxiety, life transitions and relationship stress. My approach is modern, collaborative and grounded in evidence based care, a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with who you are, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and with a life that feels more like you. In person in Sydney’s East and online Australia wide.
(02) 8000 1360 View (02) 8000 1360
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.