EMDR is a therapy tool that can efficiently supercharge benefits to clients. It was described by the originator, Francine Shapiro, as an integrative therapy, designed to work together with other therapies. She writes that it is particularly suited to integration with parts models such as Schema Therapy.  Many practitioners also find it works well with IFS. EMDR belongs to the class of memory re-consolidation therapies along with IFS, Coherence Therapy and many others. CBT and schema trained practitioners will find that some techniques are familiar, with a focus on thought, emotion, body, and belief. Therapists trained in person centred therapies such as narrative and insight oriented, will find that EMDR fits nicely, and provides the client and therapist with a clear session structure to manage free association, bringing both left and right hemispheres on line together. 

Why Allie Mackay?

Allie has met EMDRAA standards as a Consultant. She is a Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. She is a full member of EMDRAA, the APS EMDR Special Interest Group, as well as several peer groups. Allie has received the benefits of her own  IFS informed and attachment informed EMDR therapy. She continues to collaborate with peers to create and provide advanced training and facilitation in attachment informed and IFS informed EMDR in Australia, UK, NZ, Canada and USA. She has completed Compassion focussed therapy from the inside out, is an accredited Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, and is listed with the IFS Institute as a trained practitioner.