Irene is a highly skilled EMDR therapy Consultant in this country who offers intensive EMDR therapy treatments for clients who want to work on traumatic memories which affect their day to day lives, this service is available for private clients and small groups as and when required.
Irene is an experienced Supervisor Irene provides EMDR supervision, and also to NZAC Counsellors.
Many people experienced either big "T" trauma or little "t" trauma's in their lives unfortunately some people find that for months and years to come they are haunted by memories of the trauma they experienced. This can have a disruptive effect on their lives. EMDR therapy is a highly effective therapy in dealing with traumatic memories, be that one off events, or a series of traumas over a persons life.
Irene is a an approved EMDR Instute Consultant/Facilitor/Supervisor available by zoom or phone and online zoom sessions for group supervision of EMDR Practitioners.
Irene can sign off the 10rs supervision required to complete EMDR Institute basic training.
Irene has a long history in the Social Services field which began in the early 1990's in Victims Support, then in Womens Refuge as a Non Maori Co-Ordinator. She also spent 8 years as a Generic Social Worker, Supervisor, Care & Protection Co-Ordinator for Oranga Tamariki formerly Child Youth & Family. Irene was employed by Ngati Awa Social & Health Services as one of the Social Workers in Schools a new initiative by MSD from 2000-2005 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty working with predominantly Maori whanau in three Decile One to Three Primary Schools.
In 2007 to 2009 Irene was Practice Manager for Methodist Social Services in Palmerston North and then began counselling fulltime for Relationship Services Whakawhanaungatanga in Palmerston North & Whanganui providing relationship counselling to couples, Family Court Counselling and Domestic Violence Programmes for both male and female Respondents and Protected Persons.
In 2009 Talkin Headz Counselling practice was opened in Rotorua and Irene established her own therapy business there until Sept 2020 when she relocated her business to her home based clinic at Otakiri near Whakatane in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Irene offers zoom and phone sessions which meets the needs of many of her Supervision clients and private/ACC clients especially allowing flexibility of service delivery since the covid-19 pandemic.
Irene has a wealth of experience in EMDR trauma therapy, completing her basic training in 2010, and went on to complete many Master/Advanced EMDR & Dissociation trainings with EMDR Institute Programme Director and Trainer Roger Solomon, USA. Irene was a EMDR NZ Board Chairperson for several years and also EMDR Board member since its inception in 2014 and ongoing member of EMDR NZ Association.
Irene has a wealth of experience in trauma counselling, offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression and phobias. Irene also provides relationship and individual counselling, family violence, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, single parent families and blended family issues. Irene has experience in counselling disabled and deaf clients, gay and lesbian couples and clients whom are victims of discrimination in its various forms.
Irene has a National Diploma in Counselling and is a long term member of NZ Association of Counsellors and Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers. Irene has met EMDR Institute requirements to be an EMDR Consultant and has completed many advanced therapy trainings. Irene has had full membership of the NZ Association of Counsellors since 2004, and non practicing member of Aotearoa NZ Associating of Social Workers since 2000.
Counselling, for couples and individuals, EMDR Therapy, EMDR Group Consultation and Individual Clinical Supervision, EAP Counselling Service I am a Contractor for Benestar, Vitae, EAP Services, EAP Works, Instep. Critical incident de-briefing, RTEP & GTEP EMDR group intervention for adverse/critical life events. ACC Sensitive Claims.
These services are undertaken by in person sessions, intensive emdr therapy sessions, zoom and phone sessions. Prices for therapy/supervision are available on request
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In 2024 Irene Begg EMDR Facilitator/Consultant will be Facilitating at some of the EMDR Trainings, with EMDR Institute Trainer and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Gillian Maddock, NSW Australia.
More information can be found on EMDR Australia Training & Consultation website.
Clients who have suffered for years from anxiety or distressing memories, nightmares, insomnia, abuse or other traumatic events can now gain relief from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
Research shows that EMDR is rapid, safe and effective. EMDR does not involve the use of drugs or hypnosis. It is a simple, non-invasive patient-therapist collaboration in which healing can happen effectively.
Many clients who have made slow progress in the past, or who have not benefited from more traditional therapies say that with EMDR they have finally found something that works for them!
EMDR is also effective on recent occurred trauma.
How does EMDR work:
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) works on processing traumatic memories which have become stuck in the brain, and clients have often re-experienced the traumatic event like it was happening in the here and now. EMDR replicates what occurs during REM sleep where normal day to day activities are processed and stored in the adaptive part of the brain's memory system. However when traumatic events take place these can often not be processed as the brain at the time of the event is flooded with information, which is difficult for it to process and therefore becomes stuck. This is why people have flashbacks, panic and anxiety attacks, depression, social phobias, panic disorder instead of panic attack, attachment disorder, grief & mourning, generalised anxiety disorder, combat related PTSD, first responder vicarious traumatisation and other psychological and body sensations associated with trauma memories.
Are you or your staff getting adequate support in your / their role?
Irene provides professional supervison to support staff in service providers. Experienced in management and with significant skills in supervision at post graduate level you or your staff member will be supported in their role and with managing your / their professional development.
The primary role of professional supervision is to assist staff to reflect on their work. Creating a reflective approach encourages thoughtful and integrated work styles. It helps new staff grow into their roles, and more experienced staff to capitalise on their knowledge. Staff who keep learning from the work they do often feel more satisfied, more stimulated and more confident.
In some cases supervision has a component of coaching. Supervision can help to develop staff skills in areas such as dealing with conflict, giving useful feedback, and communicating clear expectations.
Supervision also provides an independent and confidential context for staff to debrief, to manage their own responses to work situations, and to let go of work stresses.
Supervision is a means of supporting staff that also supports the quality of work in an organisation.
398 Hallett road
Otakiri
398 Hallett road
RD2 Whakatane 3192
027 349 3536