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If you are considering online EMDR therapy, you may be wondering whether it can truly feel safe, supportive, and effective without being in the same room.
At Holding Space Clinical Psychology Services (HSCPS), online EMDR is not a compromise or a second-best option. It is a carefully designed way of working that prioritises felt safety, emotional presence, and clinical integrity, while allowing you to engage in trauma therapy from your own environment.
This page explains how EMDR is offered here, what makes it different, and who tends to benefit most from working with me online.
If you are looking for general information about EMDR, you may prefer to start at What Is EMDR Therapy?
If you are unsure whether EMDR is right for you, you can also explore Is EMDR for Me?.
Online EMDR at Holding Space is trauma-informed, attachment-aware, and carefully paced psychotherapy, delivered via secure Telehealth.
Sessions are conducted one-to-one with Yvonne, a Canberra-based clinical psychologist, and are available to adults across Australia.
Rather than applying EMDR as a rigid protocol, the work here is:
For many clients, being in their own space during EMDR actually increases safety. You are not required to manage the stress of travel, unfamiliar environments, or abrupt transitions after sessions. Instead, therapy unfolds where your nervous system already knows how to settle.
Online EMDR therapy may be a good fit if you:
Telehealth EMDR is commonly used by clients across Australia, including professionals, parents, and individuals working through trauma, anxiety, and long-standing emotional patterns.
If you’re unsure whether EMDR is right for you, you may wish to explore Is EMDR Right for Me?
Yes. Research and clinical experience consistently show that EMDR can be effective when delivered via Telehealth, provided it is offered with care, preparation, and attention to safety.
At HSCPS, effectiveness does not rely on eye movements alone. It rests on:
The focus is not on pushing through memories, but on supporting the brain and body to process at a pace that feels tolerable and contained.
You can read more about the science behind EMDR at Is EMDR Effective? and How EMDR Works.
A common concern about Telehealth is whether therapy can feel emotionally present.
At Holding Space, emotional presence is treated as a clinical priority.
Online sessions are structured to include:
You are not expected to push yourself or revisit distressing material prematurely. Therapy unfolds at a pace your system can tolerate. Therapy here is designed to feel held, even through a screen.
Many clients report that online sessions feel unexpectedly intimate and focused, without the pressure to “hold it together” once the session ends.
A key concern for many people considering Telehealth EMDR is safety. Online EMDR therapy at Holding Space is designed with this in mind.
Safety is supported through:
If overwhelm, dissociation, or protective responses arise, they are met with curiosity and care rather than pressure. You are not expected to manage distress on your own. Therapy remains relational and supported throughout.
Learn more about early sessions at Your First EMDR Session and factors that support good outcomes at What Helps EMDR Work Best.
Online EMDR at HSCPS is:
Telehealth clients also receive access to The Holding Space Library, a private online resource space designed to support you between sessions.
Rather than focusing solely on desensitisation, the emphasis is on integration and meaning-making.
This means:
This approach often suits people who:
This style of EMDR often suits people who have tried therapy before but found it too fast, too cognitive, or too activating.
Online EMDR therapy is offered by Yvonne, a clinical psychologist with a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach.
Online EMDR sessions are:
You will receive guidance on:
Practical details can be found on the Fees and Getting Started pages.
To learn more about Yvonne and Holding Space, visit About Us.
To learn more about how EMDR is offered at Holding Space, visit EMDR With Us
Online EMDR therapy requires a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device that allows clear visual and audio contact.
After booking, clients receive guidance to help set up a comfortable and supportive Telehealth environment. Additional resources may also be provided to support preparation and integration.
Online EMDR at Holding Space tends to work particularly well for adults who:
You do not need to be certain that EMDR is right for you. We can explore this together before beginning any processing work.
If you are still unsure, Is EMDR for Me? may help.
If this approach resonates, you are welcome to:
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Email: support@hscps.au
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