Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Group Therapy (EMDR)

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy designed to assist individuals in addressing symptoms and emotional distress resulting from distressing life experiences. The EMDR Group Protocol is a structured adaptation of this treatment for use in group settings. It has been developed to help those impacted by negative events or trauma with ongoing effects.

Confidentiality and Privacy in EMDR Group Therapy

Within our EMDR group therapy sessions, strict confidentiality is maintained at all times. Participants are not required to discuss or disclose any details of their distressing experiences or past traumas during group interactions. Throughout the therapy process, clients do not share personal trauma histories with other group members, ensuring a safe and supportive environment focused on individual healing and emotional regulation.

What does the EMDR group therapy look like?

The group functions within a structured framework, comprising up to four participants and two clinicians. In the initial group EMDR session, confidentiality will be thoroughly discussed, and resources for grounding and establishing a sense of present safety will be developed. In the later sessions, participants will reprocess their stressful experiences without disclosing any of its details to other group members. A clinician will provide assistance to any participant who may have difficulty managing the session, offering support for emotional regulation as necessary. Three subsequent sessions will follow a similar format, enabling individuals to address the same memory, a part of a memory, or a different memory in each session. During the concluding EMDR sessions, participants will concentrate on applying their acquired knowledge by reinforcing personal strengths and resources, thereby enhancing their capacity to cope with future challenges and build resilience.

We offer following EMDR Group Therapy programs

1. HEAL: EMDR Group Therapy for Professionals (EAP Program).

This EMDR Group Therapy is for professionals who would like to manage their emotions and stressful life experiences in a healthy and efficient way. This EMDR group therapy aim to help professionals manage work-related stress, learn self-care techniques, and prioritize their well-being.

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2. HEAL: EMDR Group Therapy for Work Stress (EAP Program).

EMDR Group therapy for work stress is specifically designed to help individuals to process and manage their stressful experiences at work and build resilience. Anyone who would like to process their stress related to work can attend this group.

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3, HEAL: EMDR Group Therapy for Stress & Anxiety

This EMDR Group Therapy is suitable for individuals who experience stress, anxiety or traumatic experiences in their life and who would like to process those painful experiences and its effects on their lives. Individuals affected by Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive symptoms can also participate in this group.

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4, HEAL: EMDR Group Therapy for Addictions

This EMDR group therapy is for those who experiences addictive behaviours in their life. This group therapy aims to support them in their recovery from addictions by addressing the underlying traumas, stressors, and emotional challenges that often fuel addictive behaviours.

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5, HEAL: EMDR Group Therapy for Eating Disorders

EMDR group therapy for eating disorders is designed to support people working through challenges with food and body image. Research shows that EMDR can help individuals process life experiences, beliefs, and memories that may shape their relationship with food, self-image, and confidence. By participating in this type of therapy, clients benefit from both the supportive atmosphere and evidence-based techniques aimed at fostering lasting change.

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Venue:

The Bealey Centre, 120 Hills Road (Wharfdale Room)


Fees for EMDR Group Programs

Individuals $900 and Business $1250 (please note that this is partially funded by Aura Health).

Research participant’s rate: Individual $450 and Business $650 (Those who are willing to participate in research need to complete questionnaires on a range of wellbeing measures before and after participating in the EMDR group and this is funded by Aura Health).


About the facilitators

Dr Jain Joseph PhD

Jain Joseph is a clinical psychologist, an accredited EMDR therapist and EMDR Case Consultant in training. He is currently working towards completing his advanced accreditation in Schema Therapy. He holds a Masters in Applied Psychology (Industrial Psychology), a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (M.Phil), and a PhD in Psychology.

Ambily M Joseph

Ambily M Joseph is a registered social worker who will be co-facilitating this group. She holds a Masters in Applied Psychology (M.Sc.) and a Masters in Social Work (MSW), and is trained in EMDR therapy.