EMDR Accreditation
Are you considering EMDR accreditation?
My team of EMDR Consultants and I enjoy supporting EMDR therapists through the EMDRAA accreditation process. We offer tailored support via individual and group accreditation-focused consultation. These sessions are designed to demystify the process and simplify the journey towards becoming an Accredited EMDR Practitioner or Consultant.
Accreditation not only enhances your professional credentials but also offers a structured learning pathway to deepen your EMDR knowledge, strengthen your clinical skills, and build lasting confidence. If you're keen to become a highly proficient EMDR therapist, it's a worthwhile and rewarding goal to pursue.
Accredited EMDR Practitioner Pathway
The first accreditation credential is becoming an ‘Accredited EMDR Practitioner’. This status is awarded to EMDR therapists who have been assessed by an Accredited EMDR Consultant as being competent in the in 8 phases of the EMDR standard protocol.
Requirements for Becoming an Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Complete the EMDR Basic Training Program (Part 1, Part 2, 10 hours of consultation).
Have at least one year of experience using EMDR since completing the EMDR Basic Training.
Conduct a minimum of 50 EMDR therapy sessions commencing your Part 1 EMDR training
Treat a minimum of 25 clients since commencing Part 1 EMDR training.
Complete 10 hours of consultation with an Accredited Consultant (beyond the initial 10 hours of consultation for EMDR Basic Training).
Demonstrate competency in the 8 phases of the EMDR standard protocol, as assessed by an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant through consultation sessions and observation of your EMDR clinical work, via reviewing one video of you conducting an EMDR therapy session.
Obtain two references to support your Accredited Practitioner application:
The Accredited EMDR Consultant supporting you to complete your accreditation
A professional colleague who can vouch for your EMDR clinical practice.
In this video I provide an overview of the EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner application process, answer FAQ, and provide helpful tips.
Visit the EMDRAA website for more information
Accredited EMDR Consultant Pathway
After achieving the status of an Accredited EMDR Practitioner, you can pursue the next level of accreditation to become an Accredited EMDR Consultant (Supervisor). Accredited Consultants play a key role in the future development of EMDR therapy, ensuring quality assurance and maintaining high standards of practice. They provide EMDR-focused consultation to therapists, assess and support applicants seeking EMDR accreditation, and assist with practicums in EMDR training workshops.
Requirements for Becoming an Accredited EMDR Consultant
Have been an Accredited EMDR Practitioner for at least 2 years.
Be experienced in using EMDR therapy to treat a broad range of clinical presentations.
Conduct at least 300 EMDR sessions since becoming an Accredited EMDR Practitioner.
Treat a minimum of 75 clients since becoming an Accredited EMDR Practitioner.
Complete 20 hours of consultation with an Accredited Consultant since becoming an Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Undertake a minimum of 30 hours of EMDR related CPD (professional development) since becoming an Accredited EMDR Practitioner.
Demonstrate competency in the following areas, as assessed by an Accredited EMDR Consultant: the 8 phases of the EMDR standard protocol; skills in using EMDR with a range of client populations; and skills in providing individual and group EMDR consultation.
Submit 3 videos to your Accredited Consultant for assessment: one EMDR therapy session, one 1:1 EMDR consultation session and one EMDR group consultation session.
Obtain 2 references to support your Accredited Consultant application:
The Accredited EMDR Consultant supporting you to complete your accreditation
A professional colleague who can vouch for your EMDR clinical practice.
In this video I provide an overview of the EMDRAA Accredited Consultant application process, answer FAQ, and provide helpful tips.
Visit the EMDRAA website for more information
Whether you're working toward becoming an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner or Consultant, you're not alone.
I offer both individual and group EMDR consultation alongside my colleagues, Kate Formston and Paula Nicholson. These sessions can be accreditation-focused and are designed to help you feel clearer and more confident about the process.
You’re welcome to bring questions, tricky cases, draft accreditation paperwork, or just a general sense of “where do I start?”. Together, we’ll help demystify the accreditation pathway, work through any hurdles, and support you to keep things moving. Choose the option that best suits you below, or get in touch if you’d like to discuss your needs.
