EMDR THERAPY RETREATS

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. It uses bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements, tapping, or sounds) while focusing on a memory, belief, or emotion. This process helps the brain reprocess stuck or unprocessed memories, so that painful experiences are no longer emotionally overwhelming or disruptive.

Symptoms & Conditions EMDR Can Treat:

Trauma & Emotional Health

Anxiety, Stress & Burnout

Relationships, Behaviours & Performance

Addictions & compulsions (substance, food, gambling, shopping)
Chronic pain, migraines, psychosomatic symptoms
Performance fears, procrastination, creative blocks
“Imposter syndrome,” public speaking anxiety
Relationship struggles: trust, jealousy, conflict, intimacy blocks
Repeating destructive patterns

PTSD: flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive memories
Hypervigilance, startle response, avoidance
Dissociation, numbness, guilt/shame
Persistent sadness, emptiness, loss of interest
Hopelessness, low energy, negative self-beliefs
Grief & loss: longing, difficulty accepting, unresolved grief

Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias
Social anxiety, health anxiety
Overwhelm, racing thoughts, muscle tension
Irritability, agitation, work-related stress
Sleep disturbances, appetite changes
Chronic stress leading to burnout

Why EMDR Works?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a clinically validated therapy recognised worldwide for treating:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Childhood or adult trauma
Anxiety, panic, and phobias
Negative self-beliefs and life-limiting patterns

Clinical Evidence:

EMDR can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms in as few as 3–6 sessions compared to months of weekly therapy (Shapiro, 2018; Chen et al., 2022).
Neuroimaging research demonstrates EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories safely, reducing emotional intensity without reliving the trauma (Lee & Cuijpers, 2013).
Endorsed by the APA and WHO as a first-line trauma treatment.

EMDR: Fast track your treatment

How the Intensive Works – An Immersion Experience

Multiple EMDR sessions per day for deep, focused trauma processing
Pre-assessment to map out treatment plan
Integrated support including somatic exercises, mindfulness, and reflective practices to stabilise and integrate healing
Flexible location: Complete your intensive in Newcastle or at a retreat

Benefits: Faster breakthroughs, deeper results, and tools to sustain long-term healing.

Who Will Benefit

Adults with unresolved trauma, PTSD or CPTSD.
Individuals who want rapid, profound results
Anyone ready to commit fully to personal transformation

Provides immediate relief for

Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks
Personality disorders, Complicated Grief
Dissociative disorders, Pain disorders, Eating disorders
Body dysmorphic disorders, Sexual or Physical abuse
Performance anxiety, Stress reduction
Phobias, Addictions, Disturbing memories

How does EMDR work?

EMDR works by addressing the negative core beliefs that become “stuck” to painful memories and emotional experiences stored within the nervous system.The approach combines several therapeutic elements — including grounding, and stress-reduction techniques — before engaging in bilateral stimulation of the eyes facilitated by a trained EMDR therapist. This process replicates the natural left-to-right eye movements that occur during REM sleep, when the brain processes and integrates daily experiences. EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact.

Do you want to fast track your progress?

EMDR Intensives provide deep, transformative healing in a shorter time-frame. By immersing yourself in focused sessions, you can process distressing emotions, limiting beliefs, and unresolved experiences more efficiently than traditional weekly therapy.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy widely used for trauma and PTSD, but it’s also highly effective for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and a range of other psychological issues.

EMDR Intensives Benefits

EMDR OFFERINGS

EMDR Intensives create the conditions for profound insights and self-empowerment, often delivering more immediate results than drawn-out weekly sessions. Two EMDR Intensive formats are available, with the most suitable option determined during the assessment stage based on each client’s history and needs.

EMDR Therapy - 1 Day Retreat

Pre assessment questionnaire
55 minutes assessment session (online or phone)
Customised treatment plan
6 x 55 minute EMDR Therapy
Post assessment questionnaire
Spa Treatment
All meals included

Price

$3300

EMDR Therapy - 2 Day Retreat

Pre assessment questionnaire
55 minutes assessment session (online or phone)
Customised treatment plan
10 x 55 minute EMDR Therapy
Post assessment questionnaire
Spa Treatment
All meals included

Price

$4380

Success Stories

I cannot say enough good things about Martina! I have had lots of useless therapy over the years but hit the jackpot here. Being a professional myself and very self aware did not solve my subconscious issues. Although I knew how and why nothing shifted until I met Martina. She has helped others I know deal with lifelong trauma, baggage and the results are without exaggeration, profound! Changes I would not have thought possible. She is passionate, caring, professional and just a lovely person who is very easy to talk with.

I have battled with PTSD, anxiety and addiction for over 15 years and have seen many therapists and psychologists for treatment. My behaviour was very deep rooted and needed a special type of therapist to help me progress to a more fulfilling life. Martina’s treatment style and methods are truly by far the most progressive in assisting me to process and overcome my conditions and reveal my true potential as a father, husband and person. In particular, the EMDR treatment has been vital in moving forward. I would recommend this treatment and Martina’s services to anyone who is striving for a better quality of life. Thanks Martina!.

MY EXPERIENCE WAS LIFE ALTERING, TO SAY THE LEAST. I HAVE SPENT THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS RESOLVING CHILDHOOD ISSUES, HOWEVER THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT I JUST COULD NOT WORK OUT, MY HEART WAS DARK AND HEAVY AND IT WAS DRAGING ME DOWN. I KNEW THAT I NEEDED PROFESSIONAL HELP, SO WENT ON - LINE AND WAS DRAWN TO MARTINA'S WEB SITE, AND MADE A BOOKING. SHE HAD ME RECALL A CHILDHOOD MEMORY, THIS MEMORY IT TURNS OUT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY EMOTIONAL TURMOIL. I AM NOW FREE OF MY EMOTIONAL SICKNESS, AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO FIND A WAY TO MOVE FORWARD IN LIFE TO CALL MARTINA AND BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO A HEALTHY STATE OF BEING. MARTINA IS PROFESSIONAL, ENGAGING, EASY TO RELATE TO WITH A GREAT PERSONALITY. THANK YOU SO MUCH MARTINA.

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F&Q

What does EMDR actually do?

EMDR helps your brain “unstick” painful memories and negative beliefs that keep replaying in your nervous system. By reprocessing these memories with guided bilateral stimulation, your brain can finally file them away properly — so they lose their emotional charge and stop holding you back.

Will I have to relive my trauma?

No. Unlike some therapies, EMDR doesn’t require you to retell every detail of what happened. Instead, your therapist guides you through short, safe activations of the memory while using techniques that keep you grounded and supported. This allows the brain to reprocess without overwhelming you.

How long does EMDR take to work?

Many people notice changes within just a few sessions, especially with specific issues. For deeper or long-term patterns, EMDR may take longer — but it often works faster than traditional talk therapy, because it targets the root causes in the nervous system rather than just the surface symptoms.