15/12/2025
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a type of psychological therapy that focuses on how distressing experiences are stored in the brain and body.
In EMDR, your psychologist will usually invite you to briefly bring a difficult memory or experience to mind, while at the same time engaging in side-to-side stimulation – for example, following their fingers with your eyes, tapping, or other guided movements.
Over time, this process can support the brain to “re-file” memories so they feel less overwhelming and less intrusive in day-to-day life.
You might have seen EMDR mentioned on social media, but it’s not a DIY eye-wiggling hack. EMDR should only be provided by a properly trained professional, in a safe, supportive therapeutic setting.
EMDR is often used to support people who have experienced:
- Traumatic or highly distressing events
- Ongoing stress, hurt or threat
- Current triggers that feel linked with past experiences
At Centred Wellbeing, we have psychologists trained in advanced EMDR approaches. If you’re curious about whether EMDR might be suitable for you, you’re welcome to speak with your GP or get in touch with our team in Geelong or Albury to discuss options.