Healing Sexual Trauma with EMDR at TwoOceans Therapeutic Connections

At TwoOceans Therapeutic Connections, we believe in creating a safe, confidential, and empowering environment where healing is possible. Trauma,  including sexual trauma, can profoundly shape how we view ourselves, our relationships, our bodies, and the world around us. As a sexologist and trained EMDR clinician, Merle is uniquely positioned to support clients whose trauma experiences intersect with sexuality, intimacy, identity, and bodily autonomy.

Our trauma-informed approach recognises the emotional, psychological, and physical impacts of trauma and supports clients with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.

Understanding EMDR therapy through a sexual-trauma lens

EMDR Therapy does not remove or erase memories. Instead, it enables people to revisit difficult, often deeply personal experiences and eventually say:

“That was terrible, but I can think about it now without becoming distressed.”

For many people, sexual trauma is held not only in memory but in the body, influencing trust, touch, desire, boundaries, and the sense of safety with oneself and others. Some carry experiences of childhood abuse or coercion; others hold memories of unwanted sexual contact, boundary violations, relationship-based trauma, or moments of shame and confusion around sexuality.

These experiences can be overwhelming for the brain to integrate, especially when support, understanding, or safety was absent. When this happens, the memories remain as "raw" emotional material. They can resurface unexpectedly in intimate moments, relationship conflict, medical settings, or even during routine daily interactions.

EMDR helps the brain complete the healing process that was interrupted. Through bilateral stimulation and guided processing, clients can safely move traumatic memories into adaptive long-term storage, reducing distress, rebuilding confidence, and restoring a sense of sexual agency and embodiment.

A safe, skilled space for processing sexual trauma

Working with sexual trauma requires sensitivity, clinical skill, and specialised training. Merle is well-equipped to support adults and children through this deeply personal healing process. She has completed recognised EMDR training for working with adults and children, engages in ongoing EMDR specific professional supervision, and is a member of EMDRAA.

Experience EMDR therapy with Merle Meyer

If you would like to explore EMDR Therapy with a clinician skilled in both trauma and sexual-health frameworks, you are welcome to get in touch:

📧 connect@twooceans.com.au