During an EMDR Intensive, we work in a very focused and targeted way whereby we agree to work on a specific issue, an incident or theme in your life. Longer sessions allow us to dive in deep, developing an understanding of the “roots” or underlying wounds of the current difficulties. Then, utilising EMDR we process these old memories or self-limiting beliefs so they no longer disturb you or harm your life and well-being. Instead of stretching out this process across months or years, EMDR intensives allow us to heal the wounds and resolve the trauma (whether this is related to childhood or a recent event) promptly rather than holding the hurt within us.

EMDR Intensives allow us to build greater consistency and therapeutic momentum without the need to stop and start at the end of every 50-minute session and have weeks between the sessions. This helps to foster deeper connection and trust within the therapeutic relationship and can be helpful when working with parts of the self that may feel resistant or protective around change. 

Our EMDR intensives are now available in-person in beautiful Newcastle, NSW, Australia—a stunning location where the country meets the coast. Just a few hours north of Sydney, Newcastle offers the perfect backdrop for deep healing and transformation. These intensives provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the EMDR process while reconnecting with nature, allowing you to nurture your spirit in a relaxed, restorative environment. With easy access via Newcastle Airport, it's an ideal setting for those seeking both rejuvenation and recovery in a serene, coastal town.

We also offer EMDR intensives online, allowing you to heal your wounds and resolve trauma from the comfort and convenience of your own home. With a strong evidence base supporting the efficacy of virtual EMDR, you can experience the same transformative benefits without needing to travel. Whether you're looking for flexibility or prefer the safety of familiar surroundings, our online EMDR intensives provide a highly effective and accessible way to work through trauma.

• Acute traumatic stress symptoms after a critical incident/event, eg., sexual assault, domestic violence, critical incident at work. 

• Medical trauma. 

• Birth and post-natal trauma, miscarriage

• Low self-esteem

• Relationship difficulties/breakdown

• PTSD related to a single incident eg., a car accident, robbery

• Grief

• Performance issues in a work or sports environment. 

• Chronic pain

• Childhood trauma

• Attachment wounds

• Childhood bullying

• Targeting a theme eg., “I’m no good enough, I’m bad, I’m a failure” 

• Targeting reoccurring issues in your life: ending up in the wrong relationships, leaving or getting fired from employment, interpersonal conflict, having trouble making difficult decisions, feeling of internal conflict that can’t be resolved. 

• Avoidance problems. 

• Big life decisions (moving, family, career change, relationships).

I have a flexible, person-centred approach to therapy and can draw upon a number of evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ego State Therapy (parts work), Somatic Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Self-Compassion Therapy, attachment based therapies and systemic family therapy models. I take into consideration your history, values and goals when tailoring your treatment pathway.

I believe that true healing occurs when the mind and the body are in union. I have a particular interest in utilising body-based approaches including Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness to help people reconnect with their bodies and soothe hypervigilant and over-active nervous systems. I believe in harnessing the wisdom of our bodies to heal and process trauma.

I have worked with a diverse population, from Veterans (registered with DVA to provide psychological services), to child and adolescents, and adults across their lifespan.

I currently only see adolescents (15 +) and adults of all ages.