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A Trauma Therapy That Helps You Move Forward
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a structured, evidence-based approach to trauma treatment that helps people process distressing memories without having to explain every detail.
Originally developed for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is now used to support people experiencing anxiety, complex trauma, grief, performance blocks, and distress related to identity or neurodivergence. It helps the brain reprocess memories so they lose their emotional charge and become easier to live with.
How Does EMDR Therapy Work?
During EMDR therapy, your therapist will guide you through a series of bilateral stimulations. These might include side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or sound. While this happens, you are invited to gently bring a distressing memory or emotion to mind.
This dual attention—recalling while stimulating the brain—helps unlock the memory’s hold. It allows the brain to integrate the experience in a healthier, less reactive way.
EMDR does not involve hypnosis. You remain aware and in control at all times. Many people describe feeling a sense of emotional relief, clarity, or lightness after a session.
The Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Backed by decades of research and endorsed by global mental health organisations
Effective for PTSD, anxiety, grief, identity-related distress, and more
Allows for deep emotional healing without long talk therapy sessions
You do not have to retell your trauma in detail
Results can appear faster than traditional therapy methods
Builds resilience and improves emotional regulation
EMDR Therapy at The Liminal Clinic, Melbourne
At The Liminal Clinic, EMDR is offered as part of our holistic, identity-affirming care. We use it thoughtfully—especially with clients who feel stuck in trauma, caught between identities, or overwhelmed by stressors that feel hard to explain.
We know healing is personal. EMDR is never rushed. We’ll move at your pace and integrate it only if it’s the right fit for you. Our therapists combine clinical training with a deep understanding of lived experience, so your care is always grounded in safety, consent, and clarity.
Is EMDR Therapy Right for You?
Whether you’re navigating trauma, identity shifts, or the stress of everyday life, EMDR can help you feel more regulated, less reactive, and more in control.
If you’re looking for EMDR therapy in Melbourne that is inclusive, trauma-informed, and affirming, you’re in the right place.
