ADELAIDE EMDR PRACTITIONER & CONSULTANT

Success, responsibility and high performance do not make people immune to psychological distress. Business owners, executives, directors and professionals often carry significant levels of responsibility while continuing to manage anxiety, burnout, difficult experiences, trauma and the constant pressure to perform. I provide specialist EMDR therapy for adults who may appear to be functioning well externally but feel stuck, overwhelmed or unable to switch off internally. The aim is not simply to help you cope with more pressure, but to address the experiences and patterns that may be limiting your capacity to think clearly, feel settled and perform at your best. 

Sometimes the effects of past experiences continue long after the event itself has passed. You may understand logically that something is over, yet still feel anxious, reactive, overwhelmed or constantly on alert. You may find yourself overthinking decisions, struggling with difficult conversations, avoiding situations, experiencing intrusive memories or carrying a level of pressure that feels difficult to explain. EMDR helps to process distressing experiences that remain emotionally unresolved, allowing the past to become the past rather than continuing to influence how you feel, respond and function in the present. 

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychological therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences and memories that may have become 'stuck'. EMDR can be used to treat PTSD and complex trauma, as well as anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, phobias, grief, workplace trauma and performance-related difficulties. For many high-performing individuals, the underlying issue may not initially present as obvious trauma. Instead, it may appear as perfectionism, chronic stress, emotional reactivity, loss of confidence or difficulty switching off. EMDR can help address the experiences contributing to these patterns. 

Leading a business, managing a team or working in a high-pressure profession can create unique psychological demands. You may be responsible for making difficult decisions, managing conflict, supporting others and continuing to perform even when you are under significant personal pressure. My experience working across clinical psychology, organisational settings and high-performance sport has provided me with an understanding of the psychological demands placed on people operating in high-responsibility environments. Therapy provides a confidential space to address the issues that may be affecting your wellbeing, relationships, leadership and capacity to perform sustainably. 

I am a Registered Psychologist and EMDR Accredited Consultant and Practitioner, with more than 25 years of experience across clinical psychology, vocational rehabilitation, organisational consulting and high-performance sport. EMDR is a central focus of my clinical practice, particularly in the treatment of trauma and complex psychological presentations. My approach is evidence-based, individualised and collaborative. While EMDR is a primary treatment approach, therapy is tailored to your specific needs and may incorporate other psychological strategies where clinically appropriate. 

Taking the step to see a psychologist can be difficult, particularly when you are accustomed to managing problems independently or being the person others rely upon. Therapy offers a confidential and non-judgemental space to step outside of your usual responsibilities and focus on your own psychological wellbeing. Whether you are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, burnout, workplace stress or longstanding patterns that are holding you back, treatment can help you develop a clearer understanding of what is happening and create meaningful, lasting change.