EMDR Basic Training

Who is this For

If you’re a mental health professional who wants to move beyond the limits of talk therapy and feel more equipped in the therapy room, EMDR Basic Training is designed for you. This training strengthens your ability to work confidently with trauma, expands your clinical scope, and supports meaningful professional growth.

  • A recognised qualification through accredited training

  • Expanded scope of practice with gold-standard trauma skills

  • Professional recognition as a trauma specialist

  • A pathway to grow → Practitioner → Consultant → Trainer

  • Community and confidence in your clinical work

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Move from frustration to confidence, isolation to community, and doubt to integrity — while expanding your career and impact.

What’s Included in the Training

Our Accredited EMDR Basic Training (EMDRAA & EMDRNZ) gives you everything you need to begin practising EMDR with confidence. The program includes 20 hours of didactic learning, 20 hours of supervised practicum, and 10 hours of consultation, all built into one comprehensive, no-hidden-cost training experience. You’ll learn the full EMDR model step-by-step, practise with peers, and receive guidance from experienced consultants so you leave feeling prepared, supported, and ready to integrate EMDR into your clinical work.

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Why EMDR Works for Your Career

EMDR is one of the most researched and respected trauma therapies worldwide. It’s sought after in private practice, valued in agencies, and recommended by major international bodies. Adding EMDR to your skill set not only enhances your client outcomes — it increases referrals, strengthens your reputation, and expands your professional opportunities.

Who Leads You

Led by Vania Miteva and Dr. Leisa Davina, EMDR Trainers & Consultants, this program gives you everything you need to grow — no hidden costs.

For details about the training dates provided by Dr Leisa Davina, please visit her website Training - Dr Leisa Davina

Before training begins, participants must purchase Francine Shapiro’s EMDR (3rd Ed., 2018) and complete the required pre-reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • EMDR Basic Training is designed for registered mental health professionals with advanced educational and clinical skills. Because EMDR requires strong foundations in assessment, formulation, and treatment planning, practitioners typically need at least two years of direct clinical experience in a counselling or psychotherapy role (Educational, coaching, or case-management roles do not qualify.) Before registering, please review the eligibility criteria on the EMDRAA or EMDRNZ website to ensure you meet the required standards.

  • EMDR is a specialised trauma therapy. To deliver it safely and ethically, trainees must already be experienced in working with mental health presentations and managing risk. The eligibility criteria ensure that participants enter the training prepared to learn and deliver EMDR safely and effectively.

  • Part One is your introduction to EMDR. This three-day in-person workshop includes teaching, supervised practicum, and consultation, giving you the skills to begin using EMDR immediately after completion. Before training begins, participants must purchase Francine Shapiro’s EMDR (3rd Ed., 2018) and complete the required pre-reading.
    You’ll learn:
    • The history, theory, and foundations of EMDR
    • The standard 8 phases of EMDR therapy
    • How to apply EMDR through dyad/triad practise
    Part One is highly experiential, blending teaching, live practise, and group discussion. After completing Part One, you become eligible for Associate Membership with EMDR Association of Australia and/or EMDRNZ.

  • Part Two builds on Part One and is completed in two sections:
    Part 2A, one day online workshop:
    • A full revision of the 8 phases
    • 5 hours of group consultation
    • Option to attend as a refresher for practitioners who haven’t used EMDR recently
    Part 2B (advanced component of the Basic Training), three-day in-person workshop:
    • Teaching, supervised practicum, and group consultation
    • Application of EMDR with specific populations
    • Advanced formulation, stabilisation, and management of complex presentations
    Completion of Part 2A is required before attending Part 2B. Together, Parts 1 + 2A + 2B satisfy all 20 hours of teaching, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of consultation required for full membership with EMDRAA or EMDRNZ—without needing extra consultation hours or hidden costs.

  • Very. All components of the training (Part One, Part Two A+B) include live practise in dyads or triads under supervision, real-time feedback, group discussions, and access to training manuals and slide presentations. This ensures you not only learn the EMDR model but feel confident applying it.

  • EMDRAA- and EMDRNZ-accredited training follows the international EMDR curriculum, which has mandatory requirements. To successfully complete the program, you must:
    • Finish the required pre-reading (including Shapiro, 2018)
    • Attend all teaching days
    • Participate in all practicum components
    • Complete all required consultation hours
    Certificates are issued only when all components are completed in full, ensuring a consistent and high standard of competency.

  • Your certificate confirms successful completion of an internationally recognised EMDR Basic Training program that meets EMDRAA and EMDRNZ standards. Once you complete the required training, you may begin practising EMDR as part of your clinical work and continue progressing toward Accredited Practitioner, Consultant, or Trainer status.

  • Three training package options are available:

    Package 1 — Full EMDR Basic Training
    $2,400 (incl. GST)
    Includes Part 1 (3 days) + Part 2A (1 day) + Part 2B (3 days), all teaching, 20 hours practicum, and 10 hours consultation.

    Package 2 — Part 1 + Part 2A
    $1,400 (incl. GST)
    Includes Part 1 (3 days) + Part 2A (1 day) with 7.5 hours of group consultation.

    Package 3 — Part 2A + Part 2B
    $1,400 (incl. GST)
    Includes Part 2A (1 day) + Part 2B (3 days) with 7.5 hours of group consultation.

    Packages offer significant savings compared with purchasing each training component and consultation hour separately.

  • You can train with me from anywhere! My EMDR Basic Training blends in-person teaching with online learning, giving you the best of both worlds. Already trained? My advanced/upskilling trainings include pre-recorded online modules you can do at your own pace, followed by live online practicums to build real confidence and skill.

  • Booking Vania is easy! Whether you’re looking for an EMDR training, a specialized workshop, or a keynote presentation, just reach out with your event details and goals.

    Email: info@vmemdr.com Let’s create something powerful, engaging, and trauma-informed together.

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