Eye Movement Therapy, Aberglasslyn

When an experience is fully integrated, it no longer

controls the present, it becomes part of the past.

What happens when we experience trauma or distress?

When we experience a traumatic or highly distressing event, the body naturally shifts into a fight, flight, or freeze response. When there is enough support, safety, and capacity to process what has happened, the nervous system is usually able to settle and the experience is integrated. The memory becomes part of the past rather than something that continues to intrude into the present.

For many people, however, this process doesn’t fully complete. The experience can remain ‘stuck’ or fragmented, leaving the nervous system responding as though the event is still happening. This can show up as distressing images, strong emotional reactions, physical sensations, intrusive thoughts, or a sense of being easily overwhelmed.

Over time, these unresolved experiences can affect relationships, work, confidence, and overall wellbeing. People often develop coping strategies to manage the discomfort, yet still feel held back or disconnected from themselves or others.

How EMIT works

Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT) supports the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate distressing experiences. Through guided eye movements and attention to the full sensory experience of a memory, the nervous system is supported to complete the processing that was interrupted at the time.

As this happens, memories are no longer experienced as urgent or emotionally charged. Instead, they are “filed away” appropriately - recognised as something that happened in the past, rather than something that continues to shape reactions in the present. This often brings a sense of relief, perspective, and increased emotional balance.

A gentle, integrated approach

Eye Movement Therapy is not like traditional talk therapy. You do not need to share every detail of your story for it to be effective. Sessions are paced carefully and guided with safety and consent at the forefront.

In my practice, eye movement therapy is integrated with supportive talk therapy modalities. This means there is space to reflect, make sense of your experience, and connect what emerges in sessions with your day-to-day life. Together, these approaches support insight, emotional regulation, and meaningful change.

Many people find this approach gentler, more contained, and more efficient than talk-based approaches alone, and there is no homework between sessions.

While everyone’s experience is different, EMIT is often experienced as quicker and longer-lasting than traditional therapy when working with trauma/distress or deeply ingrained patterns.

What EMIT can help with

Eye Movement Therapy may be helpful for people experiencing:

Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Anxiety and panic responses
Chronic stress or overwhelm
Relationship difficulties linked to past experiences
Childhood or developmental trauma
Grief and complicated loss
Performance blocks or confidence issues
Distressing memories or intrusive thoughts
Emotional reactions that feel disproportionate or hard to control

EMIT can be used for current situations you’re navigating now, or for experiences from earlier in life, including childhood.

Sessions & Fees

Fees

50-minutes – $130
80-minutes – $180

Location

In-person sessions: Aberglasslyn, NSW (Hunter Valley)
Online sessions: Available if you’re outside the area or prefer the comfort of your own home

If you are noticing that past experiences continue to affect how you feel, react, or relate in the present, Eye Movement Therapy may be a supportive option. A collaborative discussion will help determine whether EMIT is appropriate for you.

Please get in touch to have a chat, or to book a session.

Want to learn more?

See below various academic research papers and other resources that you are welcome to read if you'd like to know more about this therapy and how it may help you. Or contact me to have a chat to find out more.