In this episode, clinical psychologist, Dr Veena Sothieson, provides a helpful overview of EMDR therapy. We understand you might be wondering: What exactly is EMDR? What does a session involve? And how might it help you? Dr Sothieson clearly explains how bilateral stimulation can assist in processing and supporting healing from distressing experiences. She also walks you through the different stages of EMDR therapy, from your initial assessment and preparation, right through to the active processing sessions. If you're seeking to understand more about EMDR and whether it could be a helpful path forward for you, this episode offers valuable insights. And if you're interested in delving deeper, keep an eye out for a future episode where we'll explore the Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP) that underpins EMDR.

Timestamps:

00:36 What is EMDR?

02:05 Applications of EMDR

05:12 EMDR Session Structure

06:55 Processing Sessions Explained

10:32 Flexibility and Adaptations in EMDR

Want to make an appointment with one of our EMDR psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? We provide sessions online and in Sydney CBD. Get in touch with us today: ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠.

This episode was recorded in March 2025 by Aspasia Karageorge and Veena Sothieson in Sydney, Australia. The information provided here does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice from your doctor or clinician. Always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.

Learn about the benefits of self compassion to your mental health, physical health, relationships, and productivity. Many people think that practising self compassion will lead to stagnation or laziness, but clinical psychologist Dr Aspasia Karageorge is here to explain the science behind why self compassion actually increases motivation, confidence, resilience, and meaningful engagement in life.

Here are three quick ways to start doing self-compassion today:

• Self-Compassion Break: When you’re upset, pause. Name what you’re feeling, remind yourself others feel it too, and say something kind like, “I’m trying hard today, even though it isn’t going to plan.”

  Letter to Yourself: After a rough moment, write a note to yourself as if you’re comforting a friend who has been through that rough moment, then read it back to yourself. It’s a perspective-changer.

  Check-In Moments: Ask yourself throughout the day, “How am I? What do I need in this moment?”, and then take a moment to give it to yourself. Even a sip of water counts. Treat yourself as though you are valuable and someone to be cared for - because you are.

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  Check out our website sydneycitypsychology.com.au to learn more about how we can help you to live well, or get in touch with us today on ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠.

  This episode was recorded in March 2025 by Aspasia Karageorge in Sydney, Australia.

  The information provided here does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice from your doctor or clinician. Always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.

There’s a lot out there about parenting children with ADHD, but what about the ADHD parents? In this episode, Aspasia (clinical psychologist and mother) covers the challenges and strengths of parenting with ADHD. She covers common issues such as planning, organisation, sensory overwhelm, and impulse control, while offering practical solutions like using visual cues, breaking tasks into small steps, and leveraging technology. Additionally, she highlights the strengths that ADHD can bring to the parenting game, emphasising that neurodiversity leads to parenting diversity, and ADHD is no obstacle to being a safe, secure, loving and connected parent. Find your own unique ways of doing it!

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Want to make an appointment with one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠

This episode was recorded in February 2025 by Aspasia Karageorge in Sydney, Australia.

The information provided here does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice from your doctor or clinician. Always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.