Your First Session: Gentle and Supportive
The first EMDR session is mostly about getting to know your therapist and making sure you feel safe and comfortable. There is no pressure to talk about traumatic experiences right away.
What Your Therapist Will Cover
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Your background and symptoms
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Your goals for therapy
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What EMDR is and how it works
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Emotional safety and coping skills
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Whether EMDR is the right fit for you
No Reprocessing Happening Yet
In the first session, you won’t be asked to relive any traumatic memories.
The focus is on:
Building trust
Explaining the process
Teaching grounding strategies
Understanding your needs
Preparing for Successful EMDR
Many therapists spend the first 1–2 sessions helping you develop:
Calm breathing
Visualisation skills
Safe place imagery
Emotional regulation tools
These prepare your nervous system for later phases of EMDR.
Feeling Nervous Is Normal
Most clients feel relieved after their first session because they realise EMDR is far gentler and more structured than they expected.
Call 0402 371 448 to organise your first EMDR session.
