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EMDR Therapy near Ipswich

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Honni Hayton EMDR Therapist Near Ipswich

Why people in Ipswich choose EMDR with Honni Hayton

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Member of EMDRAA & PACFA

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Local EMDR Therapist

Local & Convenient

Available in-person & online

What EMDR can help with:

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PTSD and complex trauma

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Domestic & family violence recovery

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Anxiety, panic and phobias

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Depression

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Grief and loss

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Stress and burnout

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Birth/perinatal trauma

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and other areas where you feel stuck

How EMDR works:

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Identify

distressing memories, sensations and beliefs.

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Process

using bilateral stimulation (e.g., guided eye movements).
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Rewire

unhelpful beliefs to supportive ones.
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Integrate

calmer responses so memories no longer overwhelm.

You won’t be pushed to share details you’re not ready to discuss. We move at your pace.

Your first appointment for EMDR near Ipswich:

Here’s what to expect at your first EMDR appointment with Honni Hayton:

Length & fee:

50 minutes, $170.

What to expect:

Gentle intake, history, collaborative plan for EMDR.

Frequency:

Weekly or fortnightly, tailored to your needs.

Format:

In-person at our Boonah location.
Online through our telehealth portal.

Access & parking:

I am easy to find and have ample parking and privacy.

EMDR Session Fees

$170 / 50 minutes
Individual session

About Your EMDR Therapist, Honni Hayton

With over two decades of experience and a deep commitment to helping individuals reclaim their lives, I am here to guide you through your healing journey with compassion and expertise.

In your first session, we will explore your present life circumstances and develop strategies for achieving the future you want. In appropriate circumstances, EMDR Therapy may help you achieve your goals. During EMDR Therapy, carefully chosen target memories are selected for re-processing, by simulating eye movements.

My approach to EMDR therapy combines evidence-based techniques with a warm, collaborative style to create a safe and supportive space for your healing and growth.

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Qualifications:

BAppSc (Applied Psychology), GradDip Counselling.

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Professional recognition:

Accredited EMDR Therapist (EMDRAA); PACFA Member; 2023 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards – Winner.
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Therapeutic style:

Warm and genuine. A safe place to find clarity and create change that lasts.

Serving Ipswich & nearby areas

Based in Boonah, QLD – I frequently welcome clients from Ipswich and Scenic Rim suburbs. I even have clients from Brisbane come to me for in-person appointments because they enjoy the scenic drive and the added relaxation that brings them.

If you’re in Amberley, Willowbank, Walloon or even Springfield, in-person and online EMDR sessions are available during business hours. I am an easy 30-minutes from Willowbank.

I really believe in the EMDR process. I find it works fast and well, feeling different and results very quickly… Honni is professional, kind, skilled and intuitive… I have been to counselling for decades and I have found this to be the most effective way to healing and leading a better life.

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EMDR Therapy Client

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Leanne Keeler
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Honni Hayton is truely a caring professional. lovely peaceful surroundings and she really knows her stuff...definately worth the drive to beautiful Boonah, and time to think on the way.. do your self a favour.. Talk to really caring lady
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Priscilla Lister
18 December 2024
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Honni is professional and efficient. She knows her stuff. EMDR is amazing. Highly recommend it and Honni.
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Fassifern Gymnastics
17 December 2024
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Highly recommend Honni as a valuable resource for our community. Honni is warm and welcoming, putting her clients at ease. We are very lucky to have Honni as our local counsellor.
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Luzia Bukali
17 December 2024
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My fiancé and I recently completed Honni's online marriage preparation course, and it was such a valuable experience. The course materials were incredibly well-designed, guiding us through important conversations and helping us address topics we hadn’t fully discussed before. Her thoughtful prompts and guidance created a safe, non-judgmental space where we could talk openly and honestly. We were able to have deep and productive conversations that strengthened our understanding of each other. By the end of the course, I felt so much more confident and excited about our journey ahead. I highly recommend this course to any couple looking to grow together before their big day!
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Oliver Thomson
15 December 2024
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Honni Hayton is not only a counsellor but could be mistaken for a magician when it comes to knowing how to maximise her time with her clients. I have seen her Marriage Preparation Course and it’s transformative in its approach and ability to help spark deep and meaningful conversations for couples. Whether couples have been together for 30 years or 30 weeks, it’s the best investment a couple can make in their relationship, especially when approaching marriage. As a Marriage Celebrant, I feel so confident recommending Honni and her services, knowing full well that my clients will be taken care of and guided gently and respectfully no matter who they are or what part of their journey they’re on!
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Farah
8 March 2022
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After struggling with the death of both parent at a young age I was going through life just surviving day by day. As a result of not processing their deaths I developed abandonment and attachment issues which unconsciously were negatively affecting relationships in my life. I was at a time in my life where I wanted to start enjoying life and I knew that not dealing with past childhood trauma was a big obstacle standing in my way of achieving this goal. I had in the past tried counseling and psychiatry which had not yielded any results, I found those of experiences left me hesitant to seek help again. Preparing for the worst but hoping for the best I conducted some research and saw that EMDR therapy had produced positive results overall for participants. With Covid affecting all interactions I thought this wouldn't be a possibility however was pleasantly surprised when I contacted Honni online. I think a lot of hesitation for me was always around how difficult it is to see someone to talk about issues. From the initial booking online to connecting via zoom for the therapy sessions the whole process had been easy and stress free. I've been working with Honni for nearly a year now and have found her to be a welcome net of support. I came to her suffering with overwhelming anxiety and with a lifetime worth of problems that had been plaguing me for decades. Together we worked out a plan on how to tackle these big triggers, but we broke them down into manageable pieces so I didn't find it so overwhelming. With each session we worked together, sometimes I would get homework other times I wouldn't it depends what we have processed during that session. It's not an overnight process far from it and like life there will be ups and downs but I found comfort in knowing that I could always talk to Honni about anything and everything it was a safe space and judgement free, I also found I gained new perspective on problems/issues I was dealing with. As I take stock and look at the progress Ive made since starting this journey of healing with Honni Im thankful and grateful for the positive impact her professional skills have had in my life. It's hard to process events, experiences and feelings we have sometimes. We aren't taught these life skills at school/college or parents yet we are supposed to know how to process and work through them with no prior knowledge. This is where we need to enlist the help of an experienced highly trained professional. Honni has been a key facilitator in my journey of healing and self development and I cannot recommend her enough, I have every confidence and faith in her skills and ability to help others who are also suffering as I was.
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Jolene
2 December 2020
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Honni has a way of asking exactly the right questions to help me help myself. I can go from feeling utterly helpless at the beginning of the hour to feeling empowered and capable by the end of it with a practical road map to uphold my new perspective. So blessed to have you and your healing gift Honni. Thank you.
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Alison J Green
11 May 2020
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When I met Honni my feelings about my life were that I was 'doing it wrong'. I was anxious, depressed at times, generally unhappy and not much enjoying things. I didn’t know what to do about it. I knew I needed support but have worked with numerous psychologists over the years without feeling any lasting improvement. With Honni it’s different. She’s easy to talk to and completely non-judgemental. She’s passionate about helping women like me and highly skilled at pinpointing the issues we need to talk about. She’s teaching me that it’s largely the stories I tell myself that determine my experience of whatever life brings. I am beginning to feel more self-respect and confidence as well as optimism and excitement about my future.
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Erin O'Neill
17 February 2020
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Honni was so warm and caring when we came to her seeking help for my daughter who was extremely afraid of the dark. Most nights our bedroom was filled with 4 bodies and this was starting to take it's toll on all of our relationships. After just 3 sessions with Honni we've got our bedroom back and everyone is getting a good nights sleep. Honni is a genius!
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Belinda Walker
21 January 2020
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Honni is very experienced, friendly, caring, understanding and most of all, she is very supportive! Her clinic is in the country surrounded by rolling hills and has a beautiful big window to look out of whilst you are there, which I found very calming. I highly recommend Honni!
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FAQs About EMDR Near Ipswich

Is EMDR available locally in Ipswich, or do I need to travel to Brisbane?

Yes, based in Boonah, our EMDR therapy is easily accessible to Ipswich residents with Honni Hayton Counselling. Many clients also come from across the Scenic Rim and Brisbane.

For added convenience, EMDR Therapy can also be held online and is equally effective as in-person appointments.

How many EMDR sessions will I need?

It varies. Some people notice meaningful shifts within a few sessions; complex trauma can take longer. We’ll review progress together and adjust as needed.

I’ve experienced domestic and family violence. Can EMDR help?

EMDR can help process traumatic memories and rebuild self-worth. Safety planning and support options are discussed sensitively and at your pace.

Do you offer evening or online sessions?

Standard hours are Mon–Thu, 8:30am–5:00pm. Please contact us first about our availability for after-hours appointments.

Yes, we do offer online EMDR Therapy sessions. You can choose your preferred session type (online or in-person) while you make your appointment.

Is EMDR suitable if I’m on medication or linked in with a GP / psychologist?

Often yes. With your consent, care can be coordinated to support your goals.

Do I have to share my full story in detail?

No. EMDR can be effective without going into every detail. You maintain control over what you share.

Book an EMDR session with Honni

$170 / 50 minutes (Individual session)