EMDR Consulting for Practitioners
Fiona is passionate about supporting EMDR therapists to develop a trauma lens which will enable them to assist their clients to be informed by trauma memories, rather than to be controlled by them. Fiona seeks to inspire new EMDR therapists by supporting their learning so that they can inspire and support their clients on their journey to wellness through EMDR therapy. Supporting and teaching therapists to prepare clients appropriately for EMDR processing and how to stay attuned to their client’s individual needs whilst processing is occurring is an important focus in supervision. Consultation with Fiona aims to assist therapists to develop, consolidate and integrate EMDR practice into clinicial outcomes. Fiona's commitment and passion for EMDR led her to join the APS EMDR Therapy and Psychology Interest Group where along with the committee, she has actively promoted EMDR in Australia. She has also been supported the development and standards of EMDR in Australia when she was a committee member on the EMDRAA Accreditation and Standards Committee. If you would like to make a booking to see Fiona for consultation please Book an Appointment or contact Fiona at Contact Us
Your Journey to Registration as an EMDR Practitioner or Consultant
From Basic Training to Consultant
The EMDR Basic Training Program
EMDR practitioner’s training begins with the Basic EMDR Training program, which comprises 50 hours: 20 hours of didactic training, 20 hours of skills training and 10 hours of consultation with an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant, spread over a period of time. Knowledge and skills increase with each level. Trainees are encouraged to gain experience during initial training, but only individuals who have completed all 50 hours can be considered fully trained to conduct EMDR therapy.Basic EMDR Training programs are approved by EMDRAA in Australia and follow the internationally recognised curriculum published by the EMDR International Association.
Participants may practise EMDR and advertise themselves as “EMDR Trained” after the completion of the first training module of 20 hours. Irrespective of presenter, shorter courses give insufficient background and practice to allow therapists to safely begin to use EMDR. Sometimes trainers may provide shorter courses to generate awareness but these shorter introductory courses do NOT meet international criteria and are not endorsed by EMDRAA as international experience has shown they do not prepare therapists adequately to conduct EMDR therapy safely. Trainees must complete the Basic Training Program described above to become a Full Member of the Association.
EMDRAA Full Membership Requirements
A completed log book will be required to show you have completed Basic Training, and thus be eligible for Full Membership of the EMDR Association of Australia. Full Membership status indicates a person has completed their basic training. Only once a person has gained Full Membership may they list on the EMDRAA’s Find a Therapist service.
To be eligible for full membership you must have completed 50 hours of training (20 lecture hours in person or by internet), 20 hours of face to face practice and 10 hours of consultation with an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant. EMDRAA membership is not required to practice EMDR Therapy as the practice of any therapy is not regulated or legislated by any body and is a matter of choice. The role of EMDRAA is to provide support to clinicians who have completed their training. Fiona is happy to consult with any practitioner who has received training in EMDR. The role of EMDRAA is to provide support to clinicians who have completed their training.
To be eligible for full membership you must have completed 50 hours of training (20 lecture hours in person or by internet), 20 hours of face to face practice and 10 hours of consultation with an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant. EMDRAA membership is not required to practice EMDR Therapy as the practice of any therapy is not regulated or legislated by any body and is a matter of choice. The role of EMDRAA is to provide support to clinicians who have completed their training. Fiona is happy to consult with any practitioner who has received training in EMDR. The role of EMDRAA is to provide support to clinicians who have completed their training.
Registration as an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner or Consultant
Upon completing Basic Training, practitioners can work towards Accreditation as an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner through consultation on their EMDR practice. Whilst there will be a requirement to attend for consultation, accreditation is awarded based on competence in all areas of EMDR practice.
EMDRAA Consultants differ from Practitioners in that they are also accredited to provide consultation to individuals who are working towards becoming Accredited Practitioners. Those seeking accreditation as an EMDRAA consultant must be an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner and met all the consultants’ criteria.