Creswick
EMDR Therapy in Creswick
97 Albert Street · Telehealth Victoria-wide · Medicare rebates
EMDR is a structured, evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD. Our Creswick clinic on Albert Street offers in-person EMDR sessions for Creswick, Ballarat, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, and the wider Central Highlands, with secure telehealth available across Victoria.
About EMDR
EMDR helps the brain finish what it could not finish at the time
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s, it is now recognised by the World Health Organisation as a first-line treatment for trauma and PTSD.
When something overwhelming happens, the brain sometimes stores the memory without fully processing it. The image, the body sensations, the emotions, and the beliefs stay frozen together, ready to fire whenever something reminds you of the original event. EMDR uses gentle bilateral stimulation, usually guided eye movements, to help the brain reprocess and integrate what was stuck.
EMDR does not require you to talk through every detail. For many people that is part of its appeal. It can feel faster than traditional talk therapy for single-incident trauma, while still working well for complex and developmental trauma when paced alongside stabilisation.
If you are searching for an EMDR therapist in the Central Highlands, our Creswick clinic offers in-person sessions on Albert Street and secure telehealth across Victoria.
EMDR can help with
- ✓PTSD and complex PTSD
- ✓Childhood and developmental trauma
- ✓Single-incident trauma (accident, assault, medical event)
- ✓Anxiety, panic, and phobias
- ✓Performance and test anxiety
- ✓Grief and traumatic loss
- ✓Birth trauma
- ✓Negative self-beliefs rooted in past experiences
- ✓Body memory and somatic distress
How We Work
Structured, paced, never rushed
Our therapists follow the eight-phase EMDR protocol developed by Francine Shapiro, adapted to your history and to what feels safe. The phases below describe the broad shape but every treatment plan is individual.
History and stabilisation
Before any reprocessing we map your history, identify treatment targets, and build grounding and resourcing skills. This phase is genuinely therapeutic in its own right and for some clients it brings significant relief on its own.
Reprocessing
Once the foundation is stable we begin processing the memories at the heart of the work. Sessions use bilateral stimulation while you hold the memory lightly in mind. You stay in control and we work strictly within your window of tolerance.
Installation and integration
As distress around a memory drops, we install adaptive beliefs and check the body for residual tension. Over time triggers lose their charge, sleep often improves, and the memory becomes something that happened to you rather than something happening now.
Our Therapists
EMDR-trained Creswick therapists
Our Creswick clinical team welcomes clients from Creswick and the surrounding region. Each therapist offers secure telehealth sessions if in-person travel is not right for you.
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Our Creswick clinic on Albert Street
Address
97 Albert Street, Creswick VIC 3363
Travel from Creswick
97 Albert Street, Creswick — street parking directly outside, on the main street of Creswick. A few minutes from the freeway, easy from Ballarat (15 minutes via the Western Freeway), Daylesford (20 minutes), and Clunes.
Phone
0477 110 953
FAQ
Common questions
Is EMDR safe?
Yes. EMDR is one of the most heavily researched trauma therapies and is recommended by the World Health Organisation, the American Psychological Association, and Phoenix Australia. It is paced to your tolerance and you stay in control throughout. Strong feelings can surface during a session, which is part of how it works, and your therapist will help you ground and integrate before you leave.
Do you offer EMDR via telehealth?
Yes. All of our Creswick therapists offer EMDR via secure encrypted video. The bilateral stimulation works just as effectively online using guided on-screen eye movements or self-administered tapping. Many clients prefer telehealth for deeper trauma work because they can stay in a familiar, private space.
How many EMDR sessions will I need?
It depends on what you are working with. For a single-incident trauma, many people experience significant relief within 6 to 12 sessions. Complex or developmental trauma generally takes longer, often 12 months or more, and is paced alongside stabilisation work. Your therapist will discuss a treatment plan with you and review it regularly.
Can I claim a Medicare rebate for EMDR in Creswick?
Yes. With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, eligible sessions with our registered therapists attract a Medicare rebate. Your GP can prepare the plan in a standard appointment. The Mental Health Care Plan currently allows up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year with rebate.
Ready to Begin?
Start your therapy journey
You do not need to have everything figured out. Reach out and we will match you with the right therapist for your needs, whether that is in person at our Creswick clinic or via telehealth from home.