EMDR Therapy Intensives

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy Intensives

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Intensives

The Therapy Hub is dedicated to proactively and creatively delivering therapy services to meet the needs of our community. We’re excited to be delivering EMDR Therapy in an intensive format. In-person and online.

Our commitment to offering EMDR in an intensive format is aimed at providing an efficient and effective way to address trauma-related symptoms. EMDR therapy intensives offer a brief approach for those who do not need, or already have, the support of a separate ongoing therapist. 

Research supports the notion that this approach can lead to rapid and significant improvements compared to traditional therapy methods. We have a strong belief in the effectiveness of EMDR for treating trauma symptoms, and our Intensive Program provides extended and frequent EMDR treatment sessions, offering options for both one-week (Program One) and two-week (Program Two) formats.

What is an EMDR Therapy Intensive?

In an EMDR Intensive with The Therapy Hub you receive a minimum of 6 sessions (6x50min) of one-on-one focused EMDR Therapy within one week (Program One). Program Two is 12x50min sessions.

EMDR intensives are more time efficient than standard therapy.  Time is not needed for a) checking in at the beginning of each session, b) addressing new crises and concerns, c) closure processes at the end of each session.

Who Can Benefit from an EMDR Therapy Intensive?

  • Individuals of ANY age [EMDR therapy is effective for children too]
  • Individuals who feel ready to intensively address a specific treatment goal
  • Individuals seeking accelerated healing from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and other emotional challenges.
  • Individuals who prefer an immersive and concentrated approach to therapy.
  • Individuals who feel highly motivated to do this work
  • Individuals who do not require, or already have, other regular therapy sessions (e.g. weekly/fortnightly/ monthly therapy)
  • Individuals who have previously experienced the benefits of standard EMDR therapy and wish to delve deeper.

This model is may not best for you if you

  • Are looking for supportive counselling/’ talk-therapy (rather than structured change therapy)
  • Need an ongoing therapy relationship and do not have one yet
  • Have difficulties that need stabilising first, such as a suicidality, self-harm, substance abuse, significant dissociative difficulties, or current life crises
  • Are not ready for change

How effective is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR Therapy is one of the most well researched trauma treatment models and has been shown to be effective in over 25 scientific studies and numerous independent reviews.

It is endorsed by:

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The World Health Organisation (2013)

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The Australian Psychological Society (2010)

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The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2009)

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American Psychiatric Association (2004)

Want to learn more?

What is EMDR? Learn the basics

What is an actual EMDR session like? Learn the 8 phases of treatment

Introductory video about EMDR

What EMDR can help with

EMDR has been successfully used as a treatment component in the management of a range of things such as:

Depression

Anxiety

Panic Attacks

Performance Anxiety

Phobias

PTSD

Sexual or Physical Abuse

Stress Reduction

EMDR Therapy Intensive Program Costs

Program 1: Standard Package

Program One condenses three months of fortnightly EMDR Therapy into one week and includes the following;

  • Pre and post-assessment questionnaire
  • 1 x 50-minute assessment / history-taking session
  • 3 x 100-minute (equivalent of 6 x 50-minute sessions) booked in one week. Sessions are booked on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
  • Handouts and resources
  • 1 x 30-minute follow-up call scheduled within a month of the intensive block.

Program One Cost $2080

Deposit $260

Payment plans available – must be paid in full prior to commencing

Option 1: 10x payments of $208

Option 2: 5x payments of $416

**If your intensive is delivered by a clinician who can offer a Medicare Rebate, you may be able to claim a portion of the overall cost as Medicare rebates with a valid referral under Better Access to Mental Health Program.

In Person

Our office is located in Footscray, close to public transport and accommodation options should you choose to travel here for the intensives.

Online

We offer EMDR Therapy Intensives Online, this option is available Australia-wide from the comfort of your own space, without travel and accommodation costs.

Program 2 Extended Package

Program Two condenses six months of fortnightly EMDR Therapy into two weeks and includes the following:

  • Pre and post-assessment questionnaire
  • 1 x 50-minute assessment/history-taking session.
  • 6 x 100-minute (equivalent of 12 x 50-minute sessions) booked over two weeks. Sessions are booked on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
  • Handouts and resources
  • 1 x 30-minute follow-up call within a month after the intensive block.

Program Two Cost: $3640

Deposit $520

Payment plans available – must be paid in full prior to commencing

Option 1: 10x payments of $364

Option 2: 5x payments of $728

**If your intensive is delivered by a clinician who can offer a Medicare Rebate, you may be able to claim a portion of the overall cost as Medicare rebates with a valid referral under Better Access to Mental Health Program.

In Person

Our office is located in Footscray, close to public transport and accommodation options should you choose to travel here for the intensives.

Online

We offer EMDR Therapy Intensives Online, this option is available Australia-wide from the comfort of your own space, without travel and accommodation costs.

Please contact our friendly Admin Team on (03) 9923 6856 who can book you in with one of our clinicians for an obligation free 15min consult to ensure that an intensive program is the right therapy option for you at this time, they will help determine your suitability for the program.

While intensive programs are a popular and effective treatment option, they may not be suitable for everyone. If you are currently a client with The Therapy Hub please consult with your therapist for more information.

Enquire about EMDR

Keen to get started?

Book a discovery call with one of our clinicians.  We can have a 15-minute discovery call.  In this call, we decide if EMDR Therapy Intensives are likely to be a good fit for you. 

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