EMDR Therapy in Toowong & Brisbane
Evidence-based therapy for trauma and distressing memories.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured and evidence-based therapy that helps people process distressing memories and recover from the ongoing impact of trauma. At Lumaura Psychology in Toowong, registered psychologist Mike Spiller provides EMDR therapy for individuals across Brisbane who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, or emotional responses connected to difficult past experiences.
When overwhelming events occur, the brain may not fully process what happened. These experiences can remain stored in ways that continue to influence thoughts, emotions, and reactions long after the event has passed. EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess these memories so they become less distressing and easier to integrate into your life story.
Appointments are available in person at our Toowong psychology practice or via Telehealth for clients across Brisbane and Queensland.
Anxiety, Depression & Stress in Toowong, Brisbane
How We Support EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is commonly used to help people process difficult experiences that continue to affect emotional wellbeing. It may help with:
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Distressing or intrusive memories
Childhood trauma or complex trauma
Anxiety, panic, or heightened stress responses
Grief and unresolved loss
Negative self-beliefs or low self-worth
Emotional reactions that feel overwhelming
Trauma can develop not only from major events but also from repeated or ongoing experiences. Over time these experiences can influence how people interpret situations, respond emotionally, and view themselves.
About
EMDR Therapy with Mike Spiller
Mike Spiller is a registered psychologist in Toowong who supports adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress. He has worked across both public and private mental health services in Queensland and New Zealand, helping people navigate complex life experiences and move toward recovery.
Mike provides EMDR therapy within a supportive and trauma-informed framework. His work also integrates approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing, allowing therapy to be adapted to each person’s needs.
The focus of therapy is to create a safe and collaborative space where clients can process difficult experiences and develop practical pathways toward healing and lasting change.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people process traumatic or distressing memories. It is widely used to treat trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other difficulties linked to past experiences.
In EMDR therapy, the therapist guides the client to briefly focus on aspects of a memory while engaging in guided eye movements or other forms of alternating sensory stimulation. This process helps the brain reprocess the experience so that it becomes less emotionally intense and easier to integrate.
One of the unique aspects of EMDR therapy is that it does not require people to talk through traumatic events in detail. Instead, the focus is on helping the brain process the memory in a way that supports healing and emotional recovery.
EMDR Therapy in Toowong
Lumaura Psychology offers EMDR therapy in Toowong, supporting adults across Brisbane who are seeking evidence-based treatment for trauma, distressing memories, and anxiety linked to past experiences.
Appointments are available:
In person at the Toowong psychology clinic
Online via Telehealth for clients throughout Brisbane and Queensland
If you would like to find out whether EMDR therapy may be helpful for your situation, you are welcome to get in touch.
Book an Appointment
To enquire about EMDR therapy or book an appointment with Mike Spiller, please visit the contact page or reach out via email.
Our Fees
To access psychological services with a Medicare rebate, you’ll need a referral from your GP or Psychiatrist. Most people begin by speaking with their GP, who can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) if you’re eligible. This plan allows you to claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions each calendar year.
Standard Fees
$260
Please note: Lumaura Psychology does not offer bulk-billing. Reduced rates may be available in special circumstances, assessed individually.
