If you’re considering EMDR therapy, it’s common to feel unsure.
You might be curious but cautious, hopeful but hesitant, or wondering whether EMDR is “too much”, “too intense”, or even appropriate for what you’re dealing with. These questions are not a barrier to therapy. They’re often part of the process.
This page is designed to help you reflect gently on whether EMDR, including EMDR via Telehealth, may be right for you.
Many people begin EMDR therapy without feeling ready, confident, or sure.
In fact, clients often start EMDR while holding questions such as:
EMDR therapy at HSCPS is not about pushing through these concerns. It’s about working with them.
You can learn more about how EMDR is practised here
EMDR therapy may be a good fit if you:
Many of our telehealth EMDR clients describe feeling “fine on the outside” while internally managing a nervous system that never quite rests.
One of the biggest myths about EMDR is that it involves intense exposure or reliving painful memories.
That’s not how we practise EMDR at Holding Space Clinical Psychology Services.
Our approach is:
At HSCPS, EMDR is delivered within a trauma-informed, attachment-aware framework, with emphasis on:
For many clients, EMDR begins slowly and collaboratively, rather than moving straight into trauma processing.
You are always in control.
Preparation and resourcing come before any trauma processing.
You can learn more about what the early stages look like here: What Happens in Your First EMDR Session
Readiness is not a fixed state.
It’s something we build together.
EMDR can still be appropriate if:
In fact, these experiences often tell us EMDR needs to start slowly, not that it shouldn’t start at all.
Yes. Research and clinical experience show that EMDR can be effectively delivered via telehealth when done thoughtfully.
Online EMDR may suit you if you:
We use secure telehealth platforms and adapt EMDR protocols specifically for online work.
You can learn more here: Online EMDR Therapy
EMDR may not be the first step if:
In these cases, therapy may focus initially on building coping strategies and support before EMDR is introduced.
This is not a failure or delay. It’s part of ethical, trauma-informed care.
You don’t need to decide everything now. Choosing therapy is less about finding the “perfect” modality and more about finding a space where you feel safe enough to begin.
Many clients begin therapy feeling uncertain and allow clarity to emerge gradually through conversation and experience. Questions, hesitations, and mixed feelings are all welcome.
If EMDR feels like it might be right for you, you’re invited to explore your options at your own pace.
The next gentle step is simply to:
From there, we’ll guide you with care and clarity.
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Email: support@hscps.au
Phone: 02 5115 1159
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