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At AWI Consulting, we use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) with clients who have experienced a wide range of difficult life events—whether it's relational trauma, childhood neglect, single-incident events, or the ongoing impacts of anxiety or overwhelm. Hearing someone like Miley speak about EMDR helps break down stigma, normalise the process of therapy, and open up space for others to seek support. What is EMDR?? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-focused therapy developed to help people process distressing memories and shift how those memories are stored in the brain. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones) while the client briefly focuses on a painful memory. This process activates the brain’s natural healing systems, allowing distressing emotions to be “unstuck” and reintegrated in a healthier way. EMDR is widely used to treat: PTSD and complex trauma Anxiety and panic Childhood abuse or neglect Grief and loss Negative self-beliefs Emotional dysregulation What makes EMDR so powerful is that it doesn’t just help you talk about what happened—it helps you reprocess the event at the root of emotional pain, so your nervous system no longer feels like it’s still “in the moment.” Why it matters that people are talking about it When public figures share their therapy experiences, it can reduce shame and encourage others to reach out for support. Miley’s openness sends the message that trauma is not something to hide, and that recovery is possible with the right tools and therapeutic relationships. When Miley spoke about using EMDR to heal emotional wounds, many people felt seen. Because the truth is, trauma doesn’t only affect those with dramatic stories—it affects everyday people who’ve experienced heartbreak, betrayal, chronic stress, or neglect. Those engaging in EMDR all have one thing in common: the desire to heal—and the sense that talk therapy alone wasn’t reaching the root. EMDR at AWI Consulting At AWI Consulting, we offer both ongoing EMDR therapy sessions and EMDR Intensives—structured sessions that allow for more focused work in a shorter period of time. Intensives can be particularly helpful for clients who want to work through specific memories or patterns and make significant therapeutic progress in a contained way. Our work is always paced with the client’s safety in mind. EMDR is not about re-living trauma, but about creating space to understand and reprocess it, with the support of a trained therapist. Want to know more about EMDR or book a session? Miley’s courage in speaking about her EMDR journey reminds us that healing is possible—and that therapy can be life-changing when you find the right support. Our trauma-informed therapists work gently and collaboratively. Whether your trauma is named or not, recent or decades old, you’ll be met with care, professionalism, and deep respect. If you’re curious about EMDR or think it might be a good fit for you, you’re welcome to reach out. We’re always happy to answer questions and support you in finding the approach that feels right. Visit our EMDR Therapy page, or get in touch via our contact us page. 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She started her psychology career in the rural mining town of Cobar NSW, studying while working with the Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC) as a service coordinator of incredible volunteers for the local Meals on Wheels and Community Transport programs. She was fortunate enough to work with ADHC Disability Services as a case manager where she coordinated a team of allied health professionals including psychologists, behavioural support workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physiotherapists to work with outback clients and their carers. Angela unashamedly promotes the need for top notch mental health services in rural and remote locations across NSW and beyond. As the Director and Principal Psychologist at AWI Consulting, she works across all programs including EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs), NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), Workcover, CTP and private contracts. Angela is a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor and loves training team members to offer country clients services that are usually only available in the big smoke. Angela admits that she is an EMDR “nerd” and passionately promotes this mode of therapy (where appropriate) with clients who have experienced complex trauma. Angela has an insatiable appetite for finding innovative and effective ways to support the clinicians working with AWI Consulting and in the community. She is passionate about providing an amazing client experience and great team environment. 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Georgia works with children, adolescents, and adults, helping clients across the lifespan. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her integrative style allows her to tailor each session to the individual, empowering clients to unlock their full potential in a safe and supportive environment. Outside of her clinical work, Georgia enjoys spending time with friends and family, at the gym, or exploring the outdoors with her dogs. A lifelong equestrian, she finds balance and joy in spending time in the saddle or working with her horses on the property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b8b245274961ed60761ec/29ee712c-7948-412b-b3e6-afd6237d1479/chelsea+website.jpg Our Team - Chelsea Ford Client Relationship Team Chelsea is part of our wonderful Client Relationship Team. She is super excited and dedicated to her role at AWI Consulting after years of working at a local medical centre. She has a passion for engaging with clients and making sure they feel supported during their journey with AWI. Chelsea recently completed a Diploma of Community Service through Open Colleges. When she is not at work or studying, Chelsea is helping her Hubby run his local business and chasing after their 2 very busy kiddos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2b8b245274961ed60761ec/1601248531360-X0OG615YV93U1C27W2QD/Untitled-13-03.jpg Our Team - Ally Corkhill Clinical Lead Registered Nurse (Mental Health) + EMDR Accredited Practitioner (NWM0001614177) “Even if people have experienced ‘worse’. Even if someone else who went through the same experience doesn’t feel debilitated by it. Even if it ‘could have been avoided’. Even if it happened a long time ago. Even if no one knows. Your trauma is real and valid and you deserve a space to talk about it.” ~ Danielle Koepke Ally is a registered Nurse (Mental Health) and EMDR Clinician. Her journey has bought her to a place where she has found an amazing passion for supporting people as they heal from trauma using EMDR as a trauma-focused therapy. Ally loves that EMDR therapy promotes a client-centred approach, as you get to choose what works for you and to speed things up or slow things down so that the therapy is YOUR therapy. Ally enjoys sharing in the incredible changes and gains that can be experienced when trauma events and memories from the past are processed. Ally feels incredibly grateful to work alongside and follow the transformation of the courageous and dedicated clients she works with as they undertake this life changing work. Assisting her clients on a journey of healing and recovery, focusing on the ability to live a wholesome life without dragging past emotional pain around is one of Ally’s passions. Having been born and bred in Boorowa on a farm and also spending time away for school and university, Ally finds that she can relate to people from all different walks of life. Ally finds it’s just as easy to have a yarn in the local pub as she does in our office. When Ally is not working with clients, she can be found hanging out with her little boys on the family farm. 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