EMDR Therapy in Perth & Joondalup
Supporting You to Gently Process the Past and Feel More at Ease in the Present.
I’m both pleased and deeply honoured to offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed to support those living with the impact of trauma, anxiety, or distressing life experiences.
EMDR is a unique and effective method that helps the brain reprocess difficult memories and emotional responses. It’s not about reliving the past – it’s about helping your nervous system release the distress it’s been holding so you can begin to feel more grounded, peaceful and connected in your life.
Whether you’re navigating the effects of a traumatic event, struggling with anxiety, or noticing patterns that no longer serve you, EMDR can be a gentle and transformative way forward.
Could EMDR Be Right for You?
EMDR therapy may be a good fit if:
You’ve experienced trauma: Including childhood abuse or neglect, accidents, loss, medical trauma, violence, natural disasters or relational trauma.
You’re living with PTSD EMDR has been widely researched and shown to reduce symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance and emotional overwhelm.
You’re struggling with anxiety or panic Especially when it feels tied to a past event or belief you can’t quite shift.
You have distressing memories that won’t leave you alone EMDR supports the brain to process and store those memories differently – so they no longer dominate your present.
You carry negative self-beliefs “I’m not enough.” “It’s all my fault.” “I can’t trust anyone.” EMDR helps to gently shift these beliefs at the root — allowing space for more self-compassion and emotional stability.
You’re curious about deeper healing and growth. EMDR isn’t only for trauma. It can also support personal insight, emotional resilience and empowerment.
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With options for both in person and online counselling sessions, I give you the options that suits you best – providing support across Perth and Joondalup.
The Benefits of EMDR Therapy
One of the strengths of EMDR is that it’s often a focused, time-effective approach to healing.
While everyone’s experience is different, many people begin to feel meaningful shifts in a relatively short amount of time.
For single-event traumas or specific phobias, clients often notice significant improvement within 1 to 5 sessions.
For those navigating complex trauma or long-standing emotional patterns, a longer course of therapy may be more appropriate – but still structured around clarity, collaboration, and your nervous system’s pace.
There’s no set formula — we tailor the process to you.
We’ll regularly review your progress and work together to ensure that the number of sessions reflects your needs, capacity, and goals.
What Makes EMDR Different?
It helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences without reliving them
It’s backed by a strong evidence base – particularly for trauma and PTSD
It targets the root cause of emotional distress, not just the symptoms
It helps bring relief in weeks or months, not years
It supports emotional healing without requiring you to “talk through” everything in detail
In-Person or Online – Support That Fits Your Life
While EMDR is typically delivered in-person, I also offer online sessions where appropriate — so you can access support in the way that works best for you.
My practice is based at the Joondalup Health Hub, with easy access from Perth and surrounding areas.
Whether you come into the therapy room or meet with me online, you’ll be held in a consistent, compassionate space.
What are clients saying?
‘Weekly sessions helped me STOP painful flashbacks that were often dragging me into my past. And that it is the most important thing as every time I experienced a flashback it felt like it happening in the moment. Jo helped me process the worst memory within a couple of weeks, which is amusingly fast because I have been trying to deal with it for years by myself. As a domino, all other smaller memories lost their power as well, after the BOSS memory got defeated!’ 100 % Recommend!
