How Adjunct EMDR Therapy Works

Choosing a psychologist is a significant step, and once you’ve built a strong, trusting relationship with your therapist, the idea of “starting over” with someone else to tackle specific trauma can feel daunting. You shouldn’t have to choose between the therapist you trust and the EMDR treatment you need with a different experienced psychologist.

What is Adjunct EMDR Therapy?

At times, psychologists not trained in EMDR Therapy may see clients with trauma-related issues. When this happens, the psychologist can refer their client to an accredited EMDR therapist if they believe EMDR would be beneficial.

Clients, however, may have established a good relationship with their psychologist. They may not want to part ways to receive EMDR therapy with a new practitioner. Something similar can happen to the psychologist. They know their client could benefit from trauma work, but they also realise they have much more to offer to help them in other areas.

To address these challenges, psychologists can refer patients to an EMDR therapist while maintaining their role as the patient’s primary psychologist. Often, clients also feel safer and more comfortable if they can receive EMDR therapy from a new psychologist while continuing to work with their primary psychologist on other areas. This process is called Adjunct EMDR Therapy.

Adjunct EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is a collaborative approach. It allows you to continue your valuable work with your primary psychologist while seeing an accredited EMDR psychologist to target a specific area of your treatment plan.

Why is Adjunct EMDR helpful to clients and clinicians?

Adjunct EMDR therapy offers a collaborative approach that leverages the strengths and varied areas of expertise within a treatment team. For clients, this model provides the advantage of addressing specific trauma-related concerns with a focused EMDR intervention without having to end the relationship with their primary psychologist, which often makes them feel safer and more comfortable. For clinicians, it serves as a valuable partnership, especially when a client’s needs, such as persistent trauma symptoms, extend beyond their typical area of focus or primary knowledge. By joining forces, practitioners can provide comprehensive care for individuals dealing with complex issues, ensuring that the public receives accurate information and high-quality, clinically indicated services

Working Together for Your Wellbeing

Ultimately, the goal of adjunct EMDR therapy is to ensure you receive the most comprehensive and effective care possible by creating a support network tailored to your specific needs. By combining the deep-rooted trust you share with your primary psychologist with a focussed, evidence-based trauma intervention, we can address complex symptoms without disrupting your therapeutic progress. This team-based approach reflects a commitment to clinical excellence and professional collaboration, placing your long-term recovery and safety at the centre of the process. If you feel that focussing on specific traumatic memories could be the next step in your journey, I encourage you to discuss the possibility of adjunctive care with your current therapist to see if this collaborative path is right for you.

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How Adjunct EMDR Therapy Works

What is Adjunct EMDR Therapy?

Why is Adjunct EMDR helpful to clients and clinicians?

Working Together for Your Wellbeing

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