EMDR Therapy

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How can we help?

Psychology Melbourne can offer people suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a highly successful psychological treatment called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help reduce the distress of traumatic memories.

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.

We have a large team of male and female relationship psychologists who provide in-person and online EMDR counselling. They are available six days a week, for sessions both before and after working hours, as well as all day on Saturdays.

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What does it include?

EMDR therapy is a highly effective therapy technique based on an 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.

Before your first session, you will receive specific psychological tests that help guide your psychologist in developing a treatment plan for you.

The results of these tests will be discussed with you during your session. Depending on your results, further testing may be required.

After reviewing your tests results, your psychologist may recommend:

• further testing if the results are not clear enough;
• a series of one-on-one counselling sessions

For more information about any of the above, please contact our Reception team on 1300 161 639 or email us at info@psychologymelbourne.com.au or use the chat box on this website.

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How does EMDR work?

EMDR therapy follows an eight-phase process to help clients process traumatic memories and reduce associated distress:

• History Taking and Treatment Planning: The psychologist gathers the client’s history and identifies traumatic memories to target.
• Preparation: The psychologist explains the EMDR process and establishes a safe environment, helping the client develop coping strategies to manage any distress that may arise.
• Assessment: The psychologist identifies specific negative beliefs associated with the traumatic memory and sets a positive belief that the client wants to adopt.
• Desensitisation: The client focuses on the traumatic memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation (e.g., eye movements), which helps to reduce the emotional intensity of the memory.
• Installation: The psychologist helps the client reinforce the positive beliefs identified earlier, integrating them into the memory.
• Body Scan: The client checks for any lingering physical tension or discomfort, and if so, additional bilateral stimulation may be used by the psychologist to address it.
• Closure: Each session concludes with a return to a state of equilibrium, and the therapist ensures the client feels grounded and safe.
• Re-evaluation: In future sessions, the psychologist reviews the progress made and addresses any new issues or memories that may have emerged.

This structured approach helps clients transform how they relate to traumatic memories, fostering healing and a healthier, more adaptive outlook.

The Team of EMDR Psychologists

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How much does it cost?

Packages

EMDR Therapy Assessment package cost is $780 (for 3 sessions). If you have a Mental Health Care Plan, a Medicare rebate may apply.

EMDR Therapy Reprocessing Package cost is $1300 and is a separate package that covers the remaining five (5) phases of EMDR therapy. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan, a Medicare rebate may apply.

Once you have purchased either of these packages, reception will contact you to arrange an appointment time. Prior to your first assessment session, you will be required to fill in a battery of online psychological screening tests.

If you have any questions or concerns about these forms, you can speak to the Reception team on 1300 161 639 or email us at info@psychologymelbourne.com.au or use the chat box on this website.

EMDR Counselling

We have a large team of male and female relationship psychologists who provide in-person and online EMDR counselling. They are available six days a week, for sessions both before and after working hours, as well as all day on Saturdays.

Psychology Melbourne’s fees for EMDR counselling are as follows:

• Consultations with a clinical psychologist start from $295 and a Medicare rebate of $141.85 may apply for each session you attend, making an out-of-pocket fee of $153.15 per session.
• Consultations with a registered psychologist start from $250 and a Medicare rebate of $96.65 may apply for every session you attend, making an out-of-pocket fee of $153.35 per session.

Please note:

• The fees for consultations differ between in-person and online sessions. There is an additional fee of $10 for appointments scheduled before 9 am and after 5 pm weekdays, as well as for appointments throughout the day on Saturdays.
• Medicare rebates are available for 10 one-on-one counselling sessions per calendar year if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
• To access funded services from a third party, such as Workcover or NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled. A gap fee of $20 per session may apply.
• A reduced fee is considered on request for clients under financial hardship with a letter from your GP confirming your financial situation.
• Fees can be paid by EFTPOS, VISA, or MasterCard. Please note that we do not accept American Express or Diners Club.
• Bulk Billing is not available at our clinic.

For more information, please contact our Reception team on 1300 161 639 or email us at info@psychologymelbourne.com.au or use the chat box on this website.

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How do I make an appointment?

EMDR Counselling

For online EMDR counselling appointments you can book online or call our Reception team on 1300 161 639 or email us at info@psychologymelbourne.com.au or use the chat box on this website.

Reception will find an appointment time that suits you best and will reserve 3 future appointments in the diary so that you can keep your place in your psychologist’s diary. Appointments after that will be made between you and your consultant.

We understand that changes to your appointments are sometimes necessary, but we urge you to notify us as soon as possible to avoid cancellation fees. You will be sent an SMS reminder four (4) days before your appointment.

For in-person appointments we have strict precautions in place at all our locations for your safety. If you are feeling unwell, have any symptoms of fever, or have tested positive for COVID-19, we ask you to use our online counselling services until you are well again.

Please bring your Mental Health Care Plan to your first session or email it to us at info@psychologymelbourne.com.au. Alternatively, you can ask your GP to fax this through to us on 03 9957 8122.

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