What this support is for
Grief does not follow a script. It can arrive as silence, anger, exhaustion, relief, guilt about the relief, or a strange flatness that worries you more than tears would. It can surface months or years after a death, or before one, while you are still caring for someone you are already losing. If any of that sounds familiar, this page is for you.
I’m Michael Elwan, known as Mick. I offer individual EMDR therapy online across Australia, in English, Arabic or both. We begin by understanding your loss and its effect on your life, and assessing whether EMDR is suitable for the difficulties you want help with. No GP referral is required. Medicare rebates are not available.
Session information
90-minute EMDR appointments: $240
First appointment: assessment and preparation
Secure online sessions in English, Arabic or both
WHAT TO EXPECT
Approach, process and boundaries
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Forms of loss
Support includes bereavement, suicide bereavement, caregiver grief, ambiguous loss, and grief across borders.
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How grief may show up
Grief may involve sadness, anger, guilt, relief, numbness or exhaustion.
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EMDR approach
We explore whether distressing memories, images or reminders associated with your loss could be a focus for EMDR. Assessment and preparation come before memory processing.
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Online format
Sessions take place by secure video across Australia, in English, Arabic or both. We assess whether online delivery suits your needs and circumstances.
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Fees
Standard appointments are 90 minutes at $240, including your first appointment. Shorter appointments may be agreed where appropriate, with the duration and fee confirmed beforehand.
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Crisis and postvention boundaries
LEXs is not an emergency or crisis response service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Book
Book your first 90-minute EMDR appointment online. No GP referral is required. If you have a practical question before booking, send a brief enquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Awards & Recognition
2025 AASW National Excellence Awards
Social Worker of the Year
Winner
2025 WA Mental Health Award
Lived Experience Impact & Inspiration
Winner
2026 Suicide Prevention Australia WA LiFE Award
Outstanding Contribution Individual
WA recipient
2026 Western Australian Multicultural Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement
Winner