EMDR & Trauma Processing

Evidence-based EMDR & trauma therapy in Paddington, Brisbane and online

Osmosis Psychology Therapy Psychologist Brisbane Paddington Online Australia

Process past adversity and the ongoing impacts of trauma and PTSD symptoms in a safe therapeutic environment

Therapy for complex developmental trauma from adverse experiences from childhood through to adulthood, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from a specific event utilising trauma informed strategies including EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Prior to processing work, stabilisation of emotions may be done first, so we will spend initial phases to focus on emotional stabilisation. This is followed by processing work where we process the traumatic event/s or past experiences that has not been resolved. We will work at your pace.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured 8-phase therapy approach designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Cognitive Processing Therapy is a step-by-step approach that helps people understand and change unhelpful thoughts linked to trauma and difficult experiences. It is commonly used in the treatment of PTSD.
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When we experience fear or trauma, it’s natural to avoid the things that remind us of it. Over time, this avoidance can keep the fear going.
Graded Exposure helps by gently and gradually facing the situations, memories, or experiences that have been avoided, in a safe and supported way. This can help reduce fear and build confidence over time.
Parts Work is based on the idea that we all have different “parts” within us that respond in different ways. For example, one part may feel fearful or angry, while another part may feel calm, hopeful, or protective.
Sometimes after trauma, the more distressed parts can take over, making it harder to feel balanced or safe. Parts Work helps us better understand these different parts, support the more vulnerable parts, and reconnect with the calmer and healthier parts of ourselves.

It’s Okay to Ask for Help

We all go through difficult or upsetting experiences. Sometimes we push them aside and carry on, thinking we’ve dealt with them. But if those experiences weren’t fully processed, certain situations later in life can trigger strong reactions, and the “just ignore it” approach may not work as well as it used to. That’s often when people decide to seek support.

FAQs

Trauma-informed therapy recognises how past experiences can affect emotions, relationships, thoughts, and the body. The approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment while helping you process difficult experiences at your own pace.
We support people experiencing:
- Childhood or developmental trauma
- Complex trauma
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Trauma related to accidents, injuries, workplace incidents, grief, or distressing life events
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people process and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories.
During EMDR therapy at our Paddington clinic, we work collaboratively at your pace to process distressing memories. By utilising bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements or tapping—we support you to organically reprocess stored trauma and reduce the intensity of current emotional triggers. This evidence-based psychological approach aims to shift how traumatic memories are held, helping you to move forward with a restored sense of control, long-term emotional stability, and practical coping strategies.
Not necessarily. Therapy moves at your pace. The focus is on helping you feel safe and supported while working through difficult experiences.
Before processing trauma, it’s important to develop coping tools and emotional regulation skills so you feel more supported and grounded throughout the processing of the trauma.