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EMDR Therapy
​EMDR therapy helps you heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. Using guided techniques, our trained counsellors support you in processing difficult memories safely, reducing their emotional impact, and fostering resilience, growth, and lasting emotional well-being.
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Clinical Counsellor
Danielle McCann MACP, M.Ed, RCC
Danielle (she/her) recognizes the uniqueness of each person's story. She aims to provide an empathic space where clients can process thoughts and feelings, increase their capacity to cope with challenges and make meaningful changes. Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, Danielle draws from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hope-Action Theory (HAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She also offers EMDR therapy. Danielle supports clients who come to counselling for a wide range of concerns including managing acute post- traumatic stress responses, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, parenting and family concerns, career decision-making, burnout, and eco/climate distress. Danielle is an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association's Climate Informed Counsellors Chapter. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed) in career development from the University of Southern Queensland and a Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Clinical Counsellor
Rebecca Fishburne MCC, RCC
Rebecca (she/her) brings a calm, attuned, and relational energy to therapy, helping clients explore their inner world with depth, safety, and support. She believes therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of what feels confusing or painful, and reconnect with one’s own capacity for growth and healing. Rebecca works with individuals and couples seeking meaningful change—whether they’re navigating relationship stress, life transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or exploration around sex, intimacy, or identity. Her approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from psychodynamic, attachment-based, somatic, and family systems perspectives. She is particularly interested in how early experiences shape the ways we relate to ourselves and others, and how insight and self-compassion can open pathways for change. Depending on what feels most supportive, Rebecca may weave in elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method for couples. She also offers EMDR. Outside of her counselling work, Rebecca enjoys spending time in nature, connecting with her community, and staying active through a variety of movement practices.
EMDR has been shown to be highly effective for:
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Anxiety and panic
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Depression
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Grief and loss
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Childhood trauma
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Phobias
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Stress from difficult life experiences
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Recent traumatic events
Many people who have tried other forms of therapy find that EMDR allows them to experience deeper healing and relief.
What to Expect in an EMDR Session
Your counsellor will work with you at your own pace, creating a safe environment for processing memories and emotions. Sessions may include:
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Building coping strategies and grounding techniques
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Identifying the memories or experiences causing distress
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Using eye movements, tapping, or sounds to activate the brain’s natural healing process
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Processing memories in a way that reduces emotional intensity and helps you move forward
You remain fully in control during the process, and your counsellor will guide you with care and compassion.
EMDR at South Island Counselling
We are proud to offer EMDR with Danielle McCann, RCC and Rebecca Fishburne, RCC who are specially trained in this therapy approach. Whether you’re seeking relief from past trauma, ongoing anxiety, or distressing experiences, EMDR may be a path toward healing and resilience.
Take the Next Step
If you’re considering EMDR and wondering if it’s the right fit, we encourage you to connect with us. You can email info@southislandcounselling.org or apply online using the form below.​
About EMDR Therapy
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. It works by using guided eye movements (or other forms of bilateral stimulation) while recalling difficult memories, which helps the brain reprocess them in a healthier way. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses less on detailed discussion of the past and more on helping your brain “unstick” from the painful memories that continue to affect your present. Click here to learn more about our other approaches.