Pre-Accredited EMDR Therapist Register
Join the Pre-Accredited EMDR Therapist Register
Overview
This register has been created to support the growth of EMDR therapy capacity in Ireland. It helps therapists make themselves known and available for referrals while they work towards EMDR Europe practitioner accreditation. It also gives clients an additional way to access a wider range of EMDR therapists.
Purpose of the Register
To enhance EMDR therapy capacity in Ireland
To support therapists preparing for accreditation
To provide clients with greater access to EMDR therapists
How the Register Works
Membership of the register is open to EMDR therapists for a maximum period of two years. During this time, therapists are expected to actively prepare and apply for accreditation. Membership ends two years from the date of joining. Membership is renewed annually and renewal must include an up-to-date letter of support from the therapist’s EMDR Supervisor.
The register is published on the EMDR All-Ireland website, and members may give written consent to have their name included in the public list.
The register will operate for a period of three years, after which it will be reviewed.
Membership Requirements
To join the register, applicants must:
Have completed a full approved EMDR standard training with certification provided
Hold current, active registration with EMDR All-Ireland Association
Hold active accreditation with a professional body recognised by EMDR All-Ireland
Have verified, ongoing monthly EMDR supervision with an EMDR Europe accredited Consultant
Have completed at least three months of active supervision following EMDR standard training before applying
Certification of Competence
Membership of the register is subject to an EMDR Supervisor certifying that the applicant has attained an adequate level of competence to use EMDR in their work with clients.
Applicants must achieve:
An average of intermediate level competence or above
A minimum overall score of 116
This is measured using the EMDR Practitioner Competency Framework, Algorithm Version.
Download the Competency Framework
Practitioner Competency Framework – Algorithm Version
How to Join the Register
Pre-Accredited EMDR Therapists can apply to join the register.
Eligibility
To be eligible to join the register, applicants must:
Have completed an EMDR Europe accredited standard training for at least three months
Hold current, active registration with EMDR All-Ireland Association
Hold active accreditation with a professional body recognised by EMDR All-Ireland
Be attending monthly EMDR supervision with an EMDR Supervisor for a minimum of three months prior to application
Supervision may be group or individual
Application Steps
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Contact your EMDR Supervisor and arrange for them to complete and sign the EMDR Practitioner Competency Framework, Algorithm Version, and return it to you. In this competency framework, the supervisor will certify that you have attained an adequate level of competence to use EMDR in your work with clients. The requirement is that you are showing an average of intermediate level competence or above in the competency framework (overall minimum score of 116).
Download the Practitioner Competency Framework – Algorithm Version > Right Here -
Complete and submit the online application form. This is the link Apply to join the Register
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The application form requires you to upload a copy of your EMDR training Certificate as well as the EMDR practitioner competency framework (algorithm version) completed and signed by your EMDR supervisor
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