EMDR Therapy at
Brain & Mind Hub
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a neuroscience-informed therapy that helps people process distressing memories and experiences that continue to affect their mental health.
What EMDR Helps With
EMDR may be suitable for people experiencing:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex trauma (including childhood abuse or neglect)
- Anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, generalised anxiety)
- Flashbacks or intrusive memories
- Deeply held negative beliefs about the self
How EMDR Works
EMDR is based on the understanding that the brain can become “stuck” when processing traumatic or distressing experiences.
These unprocessed memories can continue to trigger emotional and physiological responses long after the event.
Using bilateral stimulation — typically guided eye movements — EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories, reducing their emotional intensity and allowing for more adaptive responses.
The therapy follows a structured eight-phase protocol, including:
- History taking and treatment planning
- Preparation and education
- Identification of target memories
- Desensitisation using bilateral stimulation
- Installation of positive beliefs
- Body scan and closure
- Reevaluation and future planning
This process supports the brain’s natural healing mechanisms and helps clients integrate past experiences in a healthier way.
EMDR therapy at Brain & Mind Hub is currently offered by Peta Hoffmann, a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in trauma, child and adolescent mental health, and the mind-body connection