EMDR Therapy Reprocessing Package

EMDR Therapy Reprocessing Package

THIS PACKAGE CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE OR IN PERSON

Cost: $1,300 (for 5 sessions). Rebate of $141.85 applicable per session, with a valid mental health care plan.

EMDR therapy is a highly effective mental health technique for dealing with PTSD. It is based on the adaptive information processing model using bilateral stimulation - usually visually by moving one’s eyes in a specific way - to create new neural connections in the brain.

You can purchase the EMDR Reprocessing package once you have completed the EMDR Assessment package, or with a psychologist’s or psychiatrist’s approval. Your psychologist may also require you to do extra sessions if there are any comorbid mental health issues or medical complications.

The full EMDR therapy treatment is an eight-phase program for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that we deliver in two stages:

Stage 1: Assessment

Stage one allows your psychologist to assess whether you are ready for Stage 2 and to prepare you for the reprocessing of traumatic memories.

• Phase 1: Review of online screening tests and history-taking
• Phase 2: Preparing the client
• Phase 3: Assessing the target memory

Stage 2: Reprocessing

In Stage 2 using bi lateral stimulation your psychologist will assist you in the reprocessing of traumatic memories and replace them with more positive feelings.

• Phases 4-7: Processing the memory to adaptive resolution
• Phase 8: Evaluating treatment results

Please note:

- Extra sessions to Stage 1 or Stage 2 may be required by the psychologist depending on your progress.
- Both packages are delivered by one of our clinical psychologists, either online or face-to-face.
- Once you have purchased a package, you will be contacted by Reception to set up your appointments.

*Please note: extra sessions to the packages may be required by your psychologist.

If you have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, you will be eligible for a Medicare rebate on each consultation that you attend.

Medicare rebates are available for 10 sessions per calendar year and will be sent to your nominated bank account after each session.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is a highly effective mental health technique for dealing with PTSD. It based on the adaptive information processing model using bilateral stimulation - usually visually by moving one’s eyes in a specific way - to create new neural connections in the brain.

It can be an alternative treatment to some psychiatric medications, and does not include extended exposure to the distressing memories or detailed descriptions of the trauma.

EMDR therapy is also effective in treating disorders such as OCD, chronic pain, and other distressing life experiences such as:

• child abuse, sexual abuse, and rape
• self-harming behaviours in response to a trauma
• occupational stress such as for police officers and military personnel
• substance misuse, such as excess drinking or drug use

For further information, speak to our Reception team on 1300 161 639, email us on info@psychologymelbourne.com.au or use the chat box on our website.