EMDR intensive in Surrey, BC · in person or online across BC
More time for the memory that won't let go.
A dedicated block of three to four hours of EMDR, with breaks, for people who would like to focus deeply on one memory or theme at a time.
- 1Pick a timeBook a free 30-minute call online through Jane.
- 2Talk it throughBy phone or video. Ask anything, with no obligation.
- 3Decide in your own timeNo pressure to book a session afterwards.
Direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Green Shield, TELUS Health and most other extended health plans (coverage varies, so check yours) · Registered Clinical Counsellor, RCC #24906 · EMDR trained (EMDRIA) · EFT trained (ICEEFT)
You'll be talking with Sartaj Sandhu, RCC. I offer EMDR and trauma-focused counselling in English, Punjabi and Hindi, in person in Fleetwood, Surrey, and online anywhere in BC. More about me →
Why an intensive
A different rhythm, the same careful work.
Weekly sessions and intensives are two ways of doing the same EMDR. Weekly work builds steadily over time. An intensive sets aside one longer, uninterrupted block.
With three to four hours, we can prepare, process and settle in one sitting, with breaks whenever you need them. Some people prefer that focus, or find it easier to set aside one morning than to come in every week.
The same EMDR, at the pace you set. Just a different format.
It can suit you if
Who it's for
- A specific event still feels present: a crash, an assault, a sudden loss
- You'd like to focus on one memory or theme in a dedicated block of time
- Your schedule makes weekly sessions hard to keep up
- You're travelling in from outside Surrey and want to make the trip count
It's usually not the right first step if you're in crisis right now or things are very unstable at home. We'll talk honestly about fit on your free consultation.
How it works
Prepare. Process. Follow up.
Free consultation
- A 30-minute call to check whether an intensive fits
- We agree on what we'll work on, and whether a preparation session first would help
Your 3 to 4 hour intensive
- Grounding first, so you feel steady
- EMDR processing, with breaks whenever you need them
- Time at the end to settle before you leave
Follow-up check-in
- A short call one to two weeks later
- We review what's changed and what, if anything, comes next
EMDR intensive
Includes the free consultation beforehand and a follow-up check-in call afterwards. In person in Fleetwood, Surrey, or online anywhere in BC. You'll get a receipt to claim from your extended health plan; plans differ on longer sessions, so check yours.
Prefer weekly sessions?
Other ways to do EMDR
Regular EMDR sessions are $180 for 50 minutes or $240 for 80 minutes. How EMDR works →
For a structured plan, The Praxis Way is a 12-week trauma program.
Common questions
About EMDR intensives
What is an EMDR intensive?
A longer block of EMDR, three to four hours with breaks, instead of a regular weekly session. It's the same approach in a different format: one focused, uninterrupted block of time.
Is an intensive right for me?
It often suits a specific event or memory, such as a crash, an assault or a sudden loss, or people whose weekly therapy feels stuck. It's usually not the right fit if you're in crisis right now, or if things are very unstable at home. We'll work out together whether it fits on your free consultation.
Do I need to prepare first?
EMDR always starts with grounding skills and a clear plan for what we'll work on. If you're new to EMDR, we may suggest a regular preparation session first. If you already work with me, we can usually go straight into the intensive.
Will one intensive be enough?
Sometimes, especially for a single event. Complex or long-standing trauma usually takes more than one. We'll agree on a realistic plan before you book, and review it together at your follow-up check-in.
Is it covered by insurance?
You'll get a receipt to claim from your extended health plan. Plans differ in how they handle longer sessions, so check your coverage for a Registered Clinical Counsellor before booking.
Can I do an intensive online or in Punjabi or Hindi?
Yes. Intensives are available in person in Surrey or online anywhere in BC, in English, Punjabi or Hindi.
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Other ways I can help
Give it the time it needs.
A free 30-minute call to see whether an intensive is the right fit.