EMDR & THERAPY

Azriel is an accredited Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. EMDR is a trauma informed evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach that helps individuals to process distressing memories and traumatic experiences. EMDR has been used to successfully treat PTSD, phobias, Anxiety, Depression, addiction and other trauma related issues. EMDR processes past traumas which heals the impacts of those on your current wellbeing. Azriel is trained in attachment Based EMDR, which also helps heal what was missing in your past.

In an EMDR session we work together to identify a disempowering pattern or distressing memory or neural network of strong memories and a related core negative belief system. Then through the use of bilateral stimulation, usually through side to side eye movements or taps, while focusing on these difficult memories, we allow the brain to reprocess the traumatic information and reduce its emotional charge. EMDR works with past memories, current triggers and possible future stressors and is a comprehensive 8 phase process.

Clients report feeling relief from traumatic memories, and relief from the feeling that the trauma is still happening to them. They also report greater nervous system regulation, lowered distress and increased coping skills, healthier thoughts and beliefs.

EMDR, Counselling and Art Therapy sessions available in person in the Northern Rivers and online. Rebates are available under a Mental Health Care Plan. Azriel is available for in-person sessions at Mudita Holistic Collective, in Byron Bay.

I have over 15 years counselling experience in the community sector and private practice. I have worked with cutting edge multidisciplinary clinical teams with complex presentations and mental health.I’ve worked for the Buttery, 1800 RESPECT, Human Nature Adventure Therapy and several other crisis organisations. I also have experience coaching EAP clients and teams in conflict resolution, stress reduction and work-life balance and have provided supervision for social workers, psychologists, counsellors and other clients.

 It is my passion to empower my clients to heal their past, sow seeds for the future, discover their essence and live a joyful life of purpose. I regularly engage in my own EMDR sessions and have been studying with my teachers in India for over 20 years, meeting weekly for our meditation and process sessions.

 As a skilled psychotherapist I support clients to delve deeply into their emotions and unhealed trauma for sustained healing. I am committed to creating a kind, safe and open place for you to access your own inner wisdom to experience and embody your strengths and gifts with new skills and a creative toolbox.  

 I believe in lifelong learning and personal growth, and am committed to my own healing practices. I am a mother of four children and four rescue cats. I live in the Byron Bay hinterland rainforest on Bundjalung country, and love to express myself through writing, painting, piano and nature. You can read more about my story here.

SPECIALIZATIONS

​Trauma & PTSD

​Major Life transitions

​Grief and loss

​Stress/Burnout/Anxiety

​Existential challenges

​Life coaching

​Self-care and self-esteem

​Women’s empowerment

EMDR groups & Intensives available. Register your interest here.