EMDR Group therapy is a cost-effective way to receive support, process events, and heal alongside others in a guided, therapeutic space.

Heal & Move Forward: A 6-Week EMDR Group Therapy Program in Adelaide

This group program is designed to help you process distressing events and trauma in a safe, supportive, and cost-effective setting. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions, past experiences, or life transitions, this group offers a structured path toward healing.

Many people feel stuck with difficult memories—they intrude on daily life, making it hard to move forward. If you’ve found yourself coping with these memories, rather than feeling like you’ve truly processed them, EMDR offers a different approach.

This program blends psychoeducation, creative art-making, nervous system regulation techniques, and guided EMDR processing. The aim is to help establish a sense of safety in the present moment and offer contained processing to relieve acute stress, allowing you to respond more adaptively to life's challenges.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR allows you to process trauma without needing to share details, giving you autonomy over your healing journey.

It is based on the G-TEP protocol.

What to expect:

Weeks 1 & 2: Understanding & Preparing for EMDR

  • Learn about the Window of Tolerance and Polyvagal Theory to better understand emotional regulation.

  • Develop grounding and resourcing techniques to create a sense of safety before processing.

  • Explore how EMDR works and why it’s an effective trauma therapy.

Weeks 3, 4 & 5: EMDR Processing

  • Map and determine targets to process.

  • Begin reprocessing distressing memories using bilateral stimulation techniques. You can expect to process one to three memories/ targets

  • Engage in structured EMDR exercises that allow healing without requiring verbal disclosure.

  • Use nervous system regulation strategies to stay grounded throughout the process.

Week 6: Moving Forward

  • Strengthen your sense of self and explore future-focused EMDR techniques.

  • Reflect on your progress and build a toolkit for ongoing resilience.

  • Set intentions for life beyond the group with renewed confidence and emotional clarity.

Registration:

Duration: 6 weekly sessions (2 hours each) – 12 hours of therapy in total
Cost: $700, with a 50% deposit required at booking ($116 per week of 2 hours).


Rebate: With a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a $40.10 rebate per session attended, reducing the total cost by $240, leaving a $460 gap for the full program.


Group size: Max 10 participants, with two experienced EMDR therapists providing guidance and support
Availability: The group runs regularly throughout the year, with weekend and weeknight options

Register your interest here to be notified about upcoming dates.

Is this group for you?

This EMDR group therapy program is designed for people who:

✔ Have experienced a recent trauma or distressing event in the past 2 years that continues to impact on wellbeing
✔ Have a specific memories or experiences they’d like to work through with EMDR
✔ Prefer a structured approach to processing emotions and experiences
✔ Want a cost-effective way to access EMDR therapy in a supportive setting
✔ Like the idea of therapy that doesn’t require talking in detail about trauma

What you’ll gain

Why join an EMDR group?

  • Cost-Effective: A more affordable way to access EMDR therapy. Medicare rebates are available and be alongside individual therapy or stand-alone.

  • No Need to Share: You are not required to talk about your trauma to benefit from EMDR.

  • Supportive Community: Heal alongside others in a validating and encouraging space.

  • Evidence-Based Approach: EMDR is a well-researched therapy that effectively reduces distress.