EMDRAA Accreditation

Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and quality in EMDR therapy. 

What is EMDRAA Accreditation?

After completing EMDRAA™ accredited basic training and achieving Full Membership with EMDRAA™, Accreditation is the next step in professional growth. It recognises therapists and clinicans who have advanced their EMDR skills, demonstrating proficiency, ethical practice, and commitment to excellence in EMDR therapy.

The first rung on the EMDR ladder is Practitioner Accreditation. You will need a minimum of one year of EMDR therapy clinical experience before you can submit an application for Practitioner Accreditation.

The next rung on the EMDR ladder is Consultant Accreditation, which requires a further two years of clinical practice following Practitioner Accreditation.

A note about Re-Accreditation - during the time you are an Accredited Practitioner or an Accredited Consultant, you must have the ongoing support of an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant, to provide consultation and ensure they are able to provide a reference when it comes to your re-accreditation every five years.

Scroll down for further information about Accreditation with EMDRAA™ including frequently asked questions.

Accredited Practitioner

Practitioner Accreditation confirms that you have completed EMDRAA accredited EMDR basic training, and consultation with an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant. It recognises your clinical experience and the ability to deliver EMDR therapy safely and effectively.
  • Full EMDRAA membership must be held throughout accreditation
  • At least 1 year of EMDR clinical experience post EMDRAA accredited training
  • Minimum 50 EMDR sessions with at least 25 clients (20 achieving Phases 1-8 of the Standard Protocol)
  • 10 hours consultation with an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant
  • Application via member login; fee $150 + GST
  • Accreditation valid for 5 years
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Accredited Consultant

Consultants demonstrate advanced clinical skill, leadership, and a strong commitment to professional development.
  • Full EMDRAA membership must be held throughout accreditation
  • Minimum 2 years of EMDR practice after Practitioner accreditation
  • 300 EMDR sessions with at least 75 clients (60 achieving Phases 1–8)
  • At least 30 hours of EMDR professional development
  • Evidence of clinical EMDR work (video or live)
  • 20 hours additional consultation post-Practitioner
  • Application via member login; fee $200 + GST
  • Accreditation valid for 5 years
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Accredited Trainer

Trainers are experienced Consultants who teach and mentor others, demonstrating mastery of EMDR principles, research, and ethics.
  • Full EMDRAA membership must be held throughout accreditation
  • Minimum 3 years as an Accredited Consultant
  • Meets EMDRAA and EMDRIA training standards
  • Proven teaching and supervision experience
  • Application via member login; fee on request
  • Accreditation valid for 5 years
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Benefits of Accreditation

Accreditation strengthens professional practice and safeguards the quality of EMDR therapy in Australia and New Zealand.

Strengthens Training Quality

Promotes consistent, high-quality EMDR training and supervision.

Ensures Ethical Practice

Encourages safe, ethical, and evidence-based EMDR practice.

Supports the EMDR Model

Supports fidelity to the EMDR model for effective client outcomes.

Protects Clients

Upholds professional standards to ensure client safety.

Assures Professional Quality

Reinforces accountability and continuous learning.

Advances Research & Knowledge

Contributes to EMDR research and development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Levels include Accredited Practitioner, Accredited Consultant, and Accredited Trainer. Each level requires specific training, clinical hours, consultation, and CPD. Accreditation demonstrates your commitment to high standards of practice.

Applications are submitted online via the member login on the EMDRAA website, along with supporting documents and evidence that you have completed the required consultation to meet the application criteria.

Yes. Accreditation is only available to current EMDRAA full members. Membership connects you with resources, professional development, and the EMDR community.

Most applications are reviewed within 6 weeks, depending on completeness of the application. We will let you know if your application requires anything further before being reviewed by the Accreditation & Standards Committee.

Yes. Accreditation is valid for five years from the date it is approved. Maintaining annual EMDRAA full membership is a requirement of maintaining your accreditation status.

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