Online EMDR Therapy available across Australia and beyond
Online EMDR Therapy available across Australia and beyond
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is well-established as one of the most effective trauma therapies available today. But just as important as what we do in EMDR is how we do it.
Research consistently shows that EMDR therapy works best when it happens within a safe, supportive relationship — at your system’s natural pace, with the right preparation and guidance.
At Holding Space, we combine EMDR’s science-based precision with the depth of attachment-informed and parts-aware (IFS-inspired) therapy. This allows us to help you process safely and deeply, while staying connected to your present-day strengths.
A strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most reliable predictors of positive outcomes in any therapy.
In EMDR, it helps your nervous system stay regulated enough to process safely.
We take time to understand your history, your pace, and what safety feels like for you — so that reprocessing happens within trust, attunement, and care.
Before we begin trauma reprocessing, we focus on helping you feel grounded, supported, and confident in your ability to regulate your system.
You’ll learn and practise resourcing tools — such as your Calm Place, Nurturing Figures, and grounding strategies — that can be used both inside and outside therapy.
These tools strengthen your nervous system and make EMDR processing gentler and more effective.
EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess “stuck” memories so they no longer trigger distress in the present.
When we identify and work on the most emotionally charged or earliest related experiences, your brain naturally generalises healing to other areas — often meaning you don’t have to process every event one by one.
It’s a focused, efficient, and deeply integrative process.
Healing happens when we stay within the body’s optimal arousal zone — not too overwhelmed, not too shut down.
We guide you to track your sensations and emotions moment-to-moment, ensuring that your system feels safe enough to process without flooding.
This balance allows new insights and calm responses to replace old patterns of fear or shame.
Regular sessions and space for integration make a big difference in EMDR outcomes.
Between sessions, your brain continues to process and consolidate new learning.
Gentle integration practices — journalling, grounding, or simply allowing rest — help new neural connections become lasting change.
Clients often ask: “Is there anything I can do to make therapy more effective?”
The answer is yes — healing is collaborative, and what you do between sessions matters.
Here are some ways to help your system make the most of EMDR.
EMDR isn’t about pushing through pain — it’s about meeting your system where it is.
Give yourself permission to rest, pause, and ground as needed. True healing unfolds at the speed of safety.
The more you use your grounding or calming exercises outside sessions, the more natural they become.
These practices help your brain remember what safety feels like — making reprocessing smoother and less distressing.
Between sessions, you might notice dreams, body sensations, or emotions surfacing.
These are signs that your brain is continuing to integrate new information.
Simply observe them with curiosity, and bring anything that feels difficult back to therapy — you don’t need to process it alone.
Your brain and body do powerful work during and after EMDR.
Prioritise rest, hydration, and gentle movement to support your nervous system’s recovery and integration.
Healing builds on momentum. Regular sessions allow your system to maintain flow and continuity in reprocessing — while still leaving time for rest and reflection.
Some shifts happen subtly — calmer reactions, deeper sleep, softer inner voices. Others are more immediate.
Trust that your brain is doing what it’s designed to do: complete what was once unfinished, and move you toward wholeness.
EMDR therapy works best when science and safety meet compassion and collaboration.
Our role is to guide, structure, and hold space.
Your role is to bring openness, curiosity, and self-kindness.
Together, we help your mind and body complete what was once left unfinished — so you can move forward feeling lighter, steadier, and more whole.
If you’re ready to explore EMDR therapy or would like to learn what to expect before your first appointment, visit Getting Started.
Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time or returning after previous support, we’ll meet you right where you are — and work together at the pace your system feels ready for.
Address: Suite 3, 6 Geils Court, Deakin, ACT 2600
Email: support@hscps.au
Phone: 02 5115 1159
Fax: 02 6188 7368
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We’ll be introducing a new fee structure (effective 1 Nov 2025) while maintaining our commitment to accessible therapy for all.
A two-month grace period (until 31 December 2025) applies only to the new session fees for active clients - those who has attended at least one session between 1 September and 31 October 2025, or who has completed the booking process on or before 31 October for an upcoming appointment.
Concession rates and surcharges will take effect immediately for all clients.
Thank you for your understanding and continued trust. We deeply value the space we create together.