About Us
Trauma is everywhere. Healing should be too.
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The Free EMDR Project offers free, EMDR-based online group sessions—making trauma recovery more accessible than ever.
A self-funded initiative by Grow Gently Counselling, this project was created to bridge the gap in trauma support. Too many people struggle to access help—not because they don’t want it, but because the process is overwhelming, the steps are unclear, or the right support feels out of reach. We’re here to change that.
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Free. Online. Open to all.
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No gatekeeping. No barriers. Just real support.
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At Grow Gently Counselling, we believe everyone deserves access to trauma therapy.
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This isn’t just about EMDR—it’s about collective healing and reshaping the way we approach recovery.
Vision
A world where effective trauma therapies are accessible, proactive, and community-driven. The Free EMDR Project is dedicated to leveraging the transformative power of EMDR to reduce long-term distress and build collective resilience.
Mission
Our mission is to expand access to trauma recovery through free, low-intensity group EMDR sessions. We believe healing should be simple, accessible, and community-driven. By reducing distress and building resilience, we help people process trauma early—whether acute, cumulative, or systemic—so communities can heal and grow together.
Core Values
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Radical Accessibility – Trauma recovery should be available to everyone, not just those who can afford it. Mental health care is a right, not a privilege.
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Healing in Community – Trauma isn’t just an individual experience. Recovery is most effective when supported by collective care, connection, and shared resilience.
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Early Intervention & Prevention – Addressing trauma early reduces long-term distress and builds lasting resilience. Proactive care prevents suffering before it compounds.
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Mental Health is Political – Access to trauma care is shaped by systems of privilege and exclusion. We challenge inequality and systemic barriers by making healing truly accessible.
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Empowerment Through Knowledge – Everyone deserves to understand, access, and experience effective trauma recovery.
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Integrity & Transparency – We make therapy free while ensuring sustainability. By being open about resources and funding, we build an ethical, scalable model that prioritises accessibility.
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Action-Oriented Healing – Trauma recovery isn’t passive—it requires action. We are committed to expanding, evolving, and innovating accessible trauma care.
​About Grow Gently Counselling
Grow Gently Counselling is an Aboriginal, queer, and neurodivergent-founded for-impact mental health practice dedicated to making therapy accessible, inclusive, and affirming. Established in 2021 in response to gaps in effective trauma care, it was created to offer a safer, more responsive alternative.
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Please click here to learn more about Grow Gently Counselling.