EMDR therapy · Cairns & telehealth
Gently work through what the past left behind.
Trauma-informed EMDR therapy with registered psychologist Adam Walker, in person in Cairns or by telehealth across Australia.
Take the 2-minute suitability check. Your answers are reviewed before anyone contacts you, so your first conversation starts in the right place and at the right pace.
Prefer to talk? Call 0422 218 029 or email admin@innersensepsychology.com
EMDR suitability check
About 2 minutes · Confidential
This is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnosis.
What's bringing you here?
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Understanding EMDR
A structured therapy for memories that still feel present.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.
While you briefly bring a memory to mind, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, taps or tones. This supports the brain to process the experience so it can feel less charged over time. You do not need to describe the memory in detail for EMDR to be used.
EMDR is one of the trauma-focused therapies recommended in the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of PTSD (Phoenix Australia, 2020)1 and by the World Health Organization (2013)2. Individual results vary.
1. Phoenix Australia, Australian PTSD Guidelines, 2020. 2. World Health Organization, Guidelines for the management of conditions specifically related to stress, 2013.
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Notice
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Bilateral stimulation
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Reprocess
EMDR is commonly used for
Is it for me
EMDR is a good fit for many people, and timing matters.
EMDR may suit you if
- A memory or experience still feels raw, even years later
- Talking about it hasn't shifted how your body reacts
- You would like a structured approach with clear phases
- You can commit to regular sessions for a period of time
It may help to talk first if
- You are currently in crisis or feel unsafe
- You often feel detached, numb or lose time
- Alcohol or drug use feels hard to manage right now
- You are involved in a legal matter about the event
This doesn't rule EMDR out. It often means starting with grounding and resourcing first, which Adam builds into early sessions.
How it works
From enquiry to your first session.
Clear steps, so you always know what comes next.
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Complete the suitability check
Around 2 minutes. Confidential.
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We review your answers
Our team contacts you within 1 - 2 business days (Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm) to talk through fit, fees and session type.
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Online intake and consent
Short forms completed online before your first appointment.
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Your first session
In person at The Bolands Centre, Cairns, or on Zoom. You'll talk about history and goals, and build grounding skills before any EMDR processing begins.
Adam Walker
Registered Psychologist · BPsych(Hons)/BSocSc
Your psychologist
Grounded, human and trauma-informed.
Adam helps people develop a steadier inner sense of self, at a pace that feels manageable.
Adam's work is trauma-informed and integrates EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, mindfulness and CBT. His background spans Child Protection, Corrective Services, Community Mental Health and Sexual Health Services, and he brings lived experience to his work alongside formal training. He works with late adolescents and adults, has a particular interest in supporting men and fathers, and welcomes people of all genders, cultures, sexualities and identities.
Fees
Clear fees, explained upfront.
Sessions are available in person in Cairns or by Zoom.
- Medicare rebates may apply with a current Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. The rebate is the same for standard and extended sessions, and intensives may attract multiple rebates.
- NDIS referrals are considered.
- Formal assessments, report writing and case management are not offered.
Standard consultation
For ongoing therapy with clear goals.
$190
50 minutes
Extended consultation
Common for EMDROften chosen when starting EMDR, with time for talking and processing in one session.
$270
80 minutes
Intensive therapy
Focused work in a short time frame. Includes a 30-minute planning consultation.
$1,400
6 hours
Fees shown in AUD and current as at October 2026. Medicare rebates depend on eligibility, and an out-of-pocket cost applies.
Why people choose Inner Sense
A steady space to go at your pace.
Therapy works best when you feel safe enough to begin.
You set the pace
Grounding and resourcing come before any processing.
Whole-person care
Biological, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing are all considered.
Experience across settings
From child protection to community mental health.
Flexible access
The Bolands Centre in Cairns, or telehealth anywhere in Australia.
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Answers common questions
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Take the first step, at your own pace.
The suitability check takes about two minutes and there's no obligation to book.