EMDR therapy in Invermere and online

EMDR helps people work through painful experiences that still feel close, even years later. It’s one of the most researched therapies for trauma.

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What EMDR can help with

EMDR is best known for trauma, but it can help with much more.

Trauma & PTSD

One event or many

Painful memories

Still feel close

Anxiety & panic

When your body won’t settle

Grief & loss

Carrying a loss

Negative beliefs

“I’m not enough”

Body reactions

Tension, startle, shutdown

How EMDR works

EMDR doesn’t start with the hard memories. The first sessions are about getting to know you and making sure you have ways to feel steady. When you’re ready, your counsellor guides you to briefly bring up a memory while using back-and-forth movement, like following their hand with your eyes, tapping, or sounds. Many people find the memory feels less intense over time. You stay awake and in control the whole way through, and you can pause whenever you need to.

What the levels mean

EMDR trained

The counsellor has completed EMDR basic training, including supervised practice, and uses EMDR in their work.

EMDR certified

The counsellor has also completed extra consultation hours and experience, and has been approved by EMDRIA or EMDR Canada.

EMDRIA Approved Consultant

A certified EMDR therapist who has completed further advanced training and is approved to supervise and train other EMDR therapists.

All three levels can offer effective EMDR. Certification and consultant approval reflect extra experience and advanced training.

Counsellors who offer EMDR

Alana Cotterall

Adults
In-person & online
EMDR certified · Approved Consultant

Victoria Cory

Adults
Online only
EMDR certified

Bridget McDermott

Adults
In-person & online
EMDR certified · Consultant-in-training

Hilary Lupton

Adults
Online & in-person
EMDR trained

Lindsey Novakowski

Adults
Online & in-person
EMDR trained

More EMDR Options

EMDR Intensives

Focused trauma work over a few longer sessions, for people who want to move through things with more support. See EMDR Intensives→

For clinicians

EMDR consultation with Alana Cotterall, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Bridget McDermott, EMDR Consultant-in-training.

Yes. Several counsellors offer couples sessions by video, which helps if you’re in different places or have tricky schedules.

“Trained” means the counsellor has completed EMDR basic training. “Certified” means they’ve also completed extra consultation and experience hours, approved by EMDRIA or EMDR Canada.

No. EMDR doesn’t need you to describe a memory in detail. Many people find this a relief.

It depends on what you’re working on. A single event may take fewer sessions; long-standing or childhood trauma usually takes longer, with more time spent on feeling steady first.

Yes. EMDR works well by video, using eye movements on screen or self-tapping.

Whenever you’re ready

Take the first small step

Have a look through the counsellors at Hearthstone, or book a free 20-minute consult with someone who stands out.

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