Your questions about online EMDR therapy answered
I'm Helen Billows, a registered psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist, consultant, and supervisor based in Adelaide, South Australia. I work exclusively with trauma using evidence-based approaches that address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk has described EMDR as "bizarre and wondrous" -- and the research agrees it works. It is one of the most evidence-based trauma treatments available.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma therapy backed by decades of research. It targets the stuck memories driving your current symptoms, rather than just teaching you to manage them better.
You're the best judge of that. If your past still feels present, there's a good chance trauma therapy could help. You don't need a diagnosis to know something isn't right.
What you need for online EMDR therapy
✔️ A reliable internet connection
✔️ A private space
✔️ A desktop/laptop computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
Online EMDR therapy might not work for you if:
✖️ You have no private space
✖️ Your internet connectivity is unstable
✖️ You're in crisis or need emergency mental health support
✖️ You feel unsafe in your current environment
✖️ You don't have access to any device other than a mobile phone