EMDR Case Consultation
EMDR Case Consultation is a specialised process designed to support clinicians in the effective and safe integration of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy into their clinical work. Dr Chris Garvie is an EMDR Accredited Consultant in Australia and New Zealand. Chris is currently working towards accreditation as an EMDR Institute Facilitator.
EMDR case consultation is a requirement for completing EMDR Basic Training, for developing competence and confidence in EMDR therapy, and to achieve the EMDR Practitioner and EMDR Consultant accreditations with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and the EMDR Association of New Zealand (EMDRNZ).
What is EMDR Case Consultation?
Case consultation provides a reflective, supportive space for EMDR clinicians to:
- Present real client cases and receive personalised feedback
- Strengthen EMDR clinical decision‑making and formulation
- Review application of EMDR protocols and treatment planning
- Explore readiness, target selection, sequencing, and phase work
- Integrate EMDR therapy into broader clinical practice
Case consultation is designed to help you build clinical confidence and fidelity to the EMDR model. Case consultation differs from professional supervision: it focuses specifically on EMDR application, integration, and clinical reasoning.
Who is EMDR case consultation for?
As an EMDRNZ and EMDRAA Accredited Consultant, Chris offers case consultation to clinicians who:
- Are working towards Accredited Practitioner and Accredited Consultant status with EMDRAA and EMDRNZ
- Want to develop confidence and skill in integrating EMDR therapy into their clinical work
- Want structured, reflective dialogue about complex EMDR presentations
Professional context & standards
EMDRAA and EMDRNZ regard case consultation as an essential component of EMDR competency development and training completion. EMDRAA and EMDRNZ Accredited Consultants are experienced clinicians who can support your development and help you meet professional standards in EMDR therapy.
Accredited Consultants have met rigorous criteria demonstrating expertise in EMDR clinical practice and case consultation. Working with an Accredited consultant ensures that your consultation time contributes meaningfully to skill development and, where required, accreditation pathways.
What to expect
During case consultation you can expect:
- A collaborative discussion tailored to your clinical cases
- Opportunities to bring case summaries, treatment plans, and client dynamics for feedback
- Reflection on clinical challenges, EMDR application, and formulation
- Support with integrating EMDR into your overall therapeutic approach
In person and online case consultation may be conducted one‑to‑one or in small groups, depending on your training goals, preference and applicable accreditation pathways.
A reflective and supportive space
EMDR training and clinical work require both theoretical understanding and practical experience. Case consultation provides a reflective and supportive space to translate EMDR theory into effective clinical practice, deepen your mastery of the approach, and embed reflective thinking into your EMDR work.
Enquiries
To discuss EMDR case consultation, explore availability, or find out more about how case consultation can support your EMDR practice goals, please get in touch.