EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is a structured trauma therapy used internationally to help people process distressing memories, trauma reactions and PTSD symptoms.
Advanced Trauma Therapies
Advanced Trauma Therapies for PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety and Distressing Memories
Supporting veterans, first responders, injured workers and everyday Australians through evidence-informed trauma treatment tailored to the individual.
Why Trauma Can Be Difficult To Resolve
Many people understand that difficult experiences can affect thoughts, emotions and behaviour. What is less obvious is that trauma can continue to affect the nervous system long after the original event has passed.
People may experience intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional distress, anxiety, hypervigilance, avoidance, guilt, shame or the feeling of being stuck. These reactions can affect confidence, relationships, sleep, work, concentration and the ability to move forward.
While talking therapies can be valuable, some experiences require approaches specifically designed to help the brain process unresolved traumatic memories and emotional reactions.
One of Australia's Most Highly Qualified Eye Movement Therapists
David G Broadbent is one of Australia's most highly qualified eye movement therapists, holding advanced training across three major eye movement therapy approaches: EMDR, Eye Movement Integration Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
This breadth of training allows therapy to be selected according to the needs of the individual, rather than forcing every client into a single treatment model. The aim is not to promote a technique, but to support meaningful recovery using the most appropriate therapeutic approach.
Three Therapy Models. One Recovery Goal.
EMIT
Eye Movement Integration Therapy is a specialised and less commonly available eye movement approach. It supports the integration of unresolved emotional experiences and can be useful where traumatic memories, anxiety or distress remain difficult to shift through conversation alone.
ART
Accelerated Resolution Therapy uses eye movements and voluntary image replacement to help reduce distress linked to traumatic memories. David is trained as a Master Clinician in ART, reflecting advanced training and experience in this approach.
Which Therapy Is Right For Me?
One of the advantages of working with a therapist trained across multiple trauma approaches is that treatment can be selected according to the needs, preferences and circumstances of the individual. Some people respond best to EMDR, others to ART, others to an integrative approach.
The first step is not choosing a therapy model. The first step is understanding what has happened, how it is affecting life now, and what kind of recovery pathway is likely to be most helpful.
Why This Matters
Many therapists are trained in a single trauma modality. David's training across EMDR, EMIT and ART provides a broader clinical toolkit for working with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, distressing memories, grief, injury-related distress and service-related psychological injury.
Combined with more than three decades of psychological practice, military experience and extensive work with trauma survivors, this provides clients with access to a uniquely broad range of trauma treatment options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMDR suitable for PTSD?
EMDR is commonly used in trauma and PTSD treatment. Suitability depends on the individual, their history and their current stability.
What is the difference between EMDR and ART?
Both use eye movements, but the structure and therapeutic process differ. The most appropriate approach is discussed during assessment.
Is EMIT similar to EMDR?
EMIT also uses eye movement processes, but it is a distinct therapy with its own approach to integration and emotional processing.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies. Some people respond quickly, while others need a longer period of preparation, stabilisation and therapy.
Can these therapies be delivered via telehealth?
In some circumstances, trauma therapy may be delivered via telehealth. This depends on clinical suitability and safety considerations.
Will I need to talk about everything that happened?
Not always. Some trauma therapies can reduce distress without requiring repeated detailed retelling of the traumatic event.