What is expected in the first session?
The first session is a comfortable, intake appointment focused on preparation & assessment, not active reprocessing. It’s normal to feel anxious.
- Discuss your history: Talk about your current challenges, symptoms, and what you hope to achieve.
- Explain the process: Demystify how EMDR works and answer any questions or anxieties you might have.
You do not have to dive deep into painful details on day one
- You do not have to dive deep into painful details on day one.
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Is Online EMDR therapy effective?
Research shows online EMDR is just as successful as in-person therapy.
Clients often prefer it because you can:
- Feel more at ease: Attend from the safety and comfort of your own space
- Save time and money: Eliminate travel stress and commuting costs from anywhere in NZ.
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How many EMDR sessions will I need?
It depends on your history, but most clients see significant progress within 6 to 12 sessions.
- Single-incident trauma (like a car accident or recent event) can often be resolved in 3 to 6 sessions.
- Complex or long-term trauma (like childhood abuse or chronic stressors) naturally takes longer and may require 12+ sessions
We will evaluate your specific needs during your first appointment and build a personalized treatment plan together.
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Will my information be kept confidential?
- All information you provide will be kept confidential except if one is at risk to oneself or / & to others & when court subpoena to give evidence in court.
- If any information is to be disclosed to others, prior permission will be taken from you.
