How EMDR 2.0 works:

While you hold one piece of a memory in mind, you follow a demanding attention task. That task uses up some of your working memory, the part of the mind that holds information in the moment. With less working memory available for the memory, it may settle and be stored again with less emotional charge.

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You do not need to share explicit details to do this work. The memory itself stays. What may change is how much alarm it carries.

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The four phases of EMDR

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1. Stabilization

I start by building steady ways to manage stress, such as calming anchors, ways to slow the body down, and containment exercises. I do this before we touch any memory, so you have tools in place from the start.

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2. Target selection

Together, we choose the part of a memory to work on. It might be the worst image, or a negative belief such as "I should have known" or "I am in danger."

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3. Memory processing

Using EMDR 2.0 attention tasks, we work through the memory at a pace that feels manageable, to help ease its distress.

 

4. Closing and looking forward

I close each session with care and check that no tension remains. Over time, you and I work on strengthening your resilience and testing how you might handle future situations.

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Who EMDR can help:

Military members and Veterans

 

Support for operational stress injuries, combat exposure, survivor guilt after a blast, and moral injury.

First responders and death care professionals.

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Support for paramedics, police officers, firefighters and funeral directors who are dealing with intrusive memories, calls involving the death of a child, or burnout.

 

Accidents and sudden loss

Support after collisions, workplace injuries, the suicide of someone close to you, and traumatic grief.

 

Virtual EMDR therapy from home

Sessions take place online, through secure, encrypted software. The software is used for bilateral stimulation, the side-to-side attention component of EMDR. You attend from home, so there is no commute and no waiting room.

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Billing and coverage

Medavie Blue Cross direct billing is available for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) clients. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so check your coverage before you book.

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Common questions about EMDR

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Do I have to tell my therapist every detail?

No. EMDR 2.0 does not require explicit details. You decide how much you share, and when.

 

How long does EMDR take?

Every person's path is different. You and I will talk about your goals and your pace together, and you can slow down at any time.

 

Can I do EMDR online?

Yes. Sessions are virtual, through secure, encrypted software, so you can attend from home.

 

Is EMDR right for me?

I cannot promise a particular result. A first conversation lets you and me look at your situation together and decide whether EMDR is a good fit.

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Take the next step

Ready to start?

 

Begin with the intake form:  

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Veterans can read more on the Veterans page:

 

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