Emma Moody is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – a trauma-informed approach that helps individuals process distressing experiences that the body and mind may still hold.
EMDR and somatic work can assist with:
This approach allows clients to release stored trauma, fostering calm, control, and emotional integration. Mental Health Care Plans are accepted for eligible clients, offering Medicare rebates.
Seed & Soul Therapy works collaboratively with GPs, specialists, private midwives and fertility clinics to ensure integrated care.
Emma Moody is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – a trauma-informed approach that helps individuals process distressing experiences that the body and mind may still hold.
EMDR and somatic work can assist with:
This approach allows clients to release stored trauma, fostering calm, control, and emotional integration. Mental Health Care Plans are accepted for eligible clients, offering Medicare rebates.
Seed & Soul Therapy works collaboratively with GPs, specialists, private midwives and fertility clinics to ensure integrated care.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured trauma therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they feel less intense and overwhelming, using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or taps).
EMDR can help with single-incident trauma (e.g. accidents, medical procedures, assaults) and complex trauma (e.g. childhood abuse, neglect, long-term invalidation), as well as birth trauma and medical trauma.
Before starting EMDR, we focus on stabilisation, coping skills and safety. We’ll assess together whether EMDR is appropriate right now or whether you’d benefit from more resourcing first.
Yes, EMDR can be helpful for anxiety and panic, but we go slowly and carefully. Your therapist will teach grounding strategies so you can stay within your “window of tolerance” during sessions.
We briefly touch on the memory or theme, notice thoughts, emotions and body sensations, and then use bilateral stimulation while you focus on the memory. We pause regularly to check in and ensure you feel safe enough to continue.
Yes. EMDR is often used for birth trauma, emergency caesarean, haemorrhage, NICU experiences and other medical trauma, helping reduce intrusive memories, nightmares and hyper-vigilance.
It varies depending on the type and complexity of the trauma. Some people feel relief after a handful of sessions; others benefit from a longer course that includes preparation, processing and integration.
In many cases, yes. EMDR can be adapted for secure online sessions using visual or tapping methods. We’ll discuss whether telehealth EMDR is suitable for your situation.