Frequently Asked Questions
Is this open to participants based outside Australia?
Unfortunetly, we can only accept participants who are primarily living in Australia due to insurance limitations.
Do you run separate groups for different genders?
No – all of our groups are mixed-gender, and everyone is welcome.
Is there a limit to how many sessions I can attend?
You may book as many sessions as you like, subject to overall capacity.
Who leads these sessions and what are their qualifications?
All sessions are led by Grow Gently Counselling’s Principal Clinician, Tahlia Blow. Tahlia is an experienced accredited health social worker and EMDR clinician who holds:
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Master of Mental Health (Psychotherapy)
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Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
In addition to EMDR Levels 1 and 2, Tahlia has completed a range of advanced EMDR trainings, including:
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Relational Integrative EMDR
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Four Blinks version of FLASH
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Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST)
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EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (IGTP)
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EMDR Protocol for Recent Critical Incidents (EMDR-PRECI)
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EMDR Masterclass (Phil Manfield)
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FLASH Technique (Phil Manfield)
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Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP)
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Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP)
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Adapting EMDR for Children and Adolescents
Is there any fee or hidden cost?
No – all our sessions are completely free, with no hidden charges. That said, running this project requires significant time and funding, so we’ll periodically review its sustainability if costs become unmanageable.
What’s your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
Please let us know as soon as possible if you can’t make a session, so we can offer your place to someone on our waitlist. If you miss multiple sessions without explanation, we may cancel your future bookings to keep things fair. If TFEP needs to cancel or reschedule a session, we’ll always give you as much notice as we can.
How many people are in each group?
Each session is capped at 15 participants to ensure a safe, supportive environment and allow enough time for everyone to engage fully.