Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Bateau Bay, NSW
I work with individuals, couples and families, across a diverse range of experiences, including relational trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions and parenting. Your story is deeply important to me, as are your values and strengths.
My way of working is relational, trauma informed and integrative. This means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs and experience.
My intention is to provide a safe supportive therapeutic relationship to facilitate reflection and curious exploration. A place where you are seen, heard and understood.
I work with individuals, couples and families, across a diverse range of experiences, including relational trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions and parenting. Your story is deeply important to me, as are your values and strengths.
My way of working is relational, trauma informed and integrative. This means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs and experience.
My intention is to provide a safe supportive therapeutic relationship to facilitate reflection and curious exploration. A place where you are seen, heard and understood.
Bron Small Counselling provides a safe space for clients to be heard and validated. I provide genuine and compassionate care to individuals in times of crisis, pain and overwhelm. I have a heart to work with people experiencing emotional, mental and relational challenges, and seek to inspire hope as I walk their journey with them.
Bron Small Counselling provides a safe space for clients to be heard and validated. I provide genuine and compassionate care to individuals in times of crisis, pain and overwhelm. I have a heart to work with people experiencing emotional, mental and relational challenges, and seek to inspire hope as I walk their journey with them.
Raichel Green Counselling is based on the Central Coast of NSW in Terrigal. Telehealth services are provided Australia wide. We are DBT and EMDR specialists who provide a comprehensive trauma recovery/mental health service, specialising in treating adults and couples with childhood, complex or single-incident trauma. We have a keen interest in treating Borderline Personality Disorder and CPTSD.
Raichel also provides couples counselling where one or both partners have a diagnosis of PTSD or BPD or other trauma diagnosis or where alcohol/drugs are an issues or couples who have been through a traumatic event including affairs.
Raichel Green Counselling is based on the Central Coast of NSW in Terrigal. Telehealth services are provided Australia wide. We are DBT and EMDR specialists who provide a comprehensive trauma recovery/mental health service, specialising in treating adults and couples with childhood, complex or single-incident trauma. We have a keen interest in treating Borderline Personality Disorder and CPTSD.
Raichel also provides couples counselling where one or both partners have a diagnosis of PTSD or BPD or other trauma diagnosis or where alcohol/drugs are an issues or couples who have been through a traumatic event including affairs.
Hello, I'm a Mental Health Social Worker with decades of experience working with people from many different backgrounds and presentations. I have particular expertise in trauma and can offer more than "talk therapy" to get to the root of the damage trauma does to your nervous system and all that flows from that.
Maybe you've spent years feeling misunderstood and judged by others. Maybe you've been going to therapy and somehow no one seems to "get" what you're going through now and in the past. As leading trauma therapist Gabor Mate has said "It all starts with waking up to what our bodies and minds are suppressing".
Hello, I'm a Mental Health Social Worker with decades of experience working with people from many different backgrounds and presentations. I have particular expertise in trauma and can offer more than "talk therapy" to get to the root of the damage trauma does to your nervous system and all that flows from that.
Maybe you've spent years feeling misunderstood and judged by others. Maybe you've been going to therapy and somehow no one seems to "get" what you're going through now and in the past. As leading trauma therapist Gabor Mate has said "It all starts with waking up to what our bodies and minds are suppressing".
With a diverse background and extensive training, I am able to utilize a number of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Brainspotting and Mindfulness, among others modalities.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor and I support people experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, grief, loss, addictions, anger management and more.
I support my clients by working on increased awareness, offering new ways to move forward in a more compassionate, resilient way of living.
We all have shadow parts that run our lives at times, parts we want to push away and shut down, it's working with these parts and getting awareness around them that can create acceptance and real change.
With a diverse background and extensive training, I am able to utilize a number of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Brainspotting and Mindfulness, among others modalities.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor and I support people experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, grief, loss, addictions, anger management and more.
I support my clients by working on increased awareness, offering new ways to move forward in a more compassionate, resilient way of living.
We all have shadow parts that run our lives at times, parts we want to push away and shut down, it's working with these parts and getting awareness around them that can create acceptance and real change.
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I use trauma-informed, integrative approaches including ACT, CBT, IFS, person-centred therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques.
Life can change suddenly. A loss, separation, migration, health diagnosis, or unexpected transition can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about who you are. My ideal client may appear strong but feel anxious, stuck in unhealthy coping patterns, or carrying grief and trauma, including AOD-related challenges. They need a safe, culturally sensitive space to process loss, regulate emotions, and rebuild identity, with the goal of healing, strengthening self-worth, and moving forward with clarity and resilience.
I use trauma-informed, integrative approaches including ACT, CBT, IFS, person-centred therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques.
Life can change suddenly. A loss, separation, migration, health diagnosis, or unexpected transition can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about who you are. My ideal client may appear strong but feel anxious, stuck in unhealthy coping patterns, or carrying grief and trauma, including AOD-related challenges. They need a safe, culturally sensitive space to process loss, regulate emotions, and rebuild identity, with the goal of healing, strengthening self-worth, and moving forward with clarity and resilience.
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partner more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partner more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I am a accedited Social Worker and trauma-informed counsellor with a strong commitment to Advocacy, Wellbeing, and Empowerment. I am an approved NSW Victim Services counsellor and have extensive experience supporting people impacted by trauma, violence, and complex life experiences.I am also registered as a WDO sponsor for work development orders in NSW. I offer a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and supported to move forward at their own pace. My work is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people reconnect with their resilience and sense of agency.
I am a accedited Social Worker and trauma-informed counsellor with a strong commitment to Advocacy, Wellbeing, and Empowerment. I am an approved NSW Victim Services counsellor and have extensive experience supporting people impacted by trauma, violence, and complex life experiences.I am also registered as a WDO sponsor for work development orders in NSW. I offer a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and supported to move forward at their own pace. My work is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people reconnect with their resilience and sense of agency.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
I am a registered psychologist in Crows Nest providing therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, anger, men’s mental health and life transitions. I offer practical, evidence-based therapy using CBT, ACT, DBT and schema-informed approaches. My style is collaborative and focused on helping you understand patterns, build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
I am a registered psychologist in Crows Nest providing therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, anger, men’s mental health and life transitions. I offer practical, evidence-based therapy using CBT, ACT, DBT and schema-informed approaches. My style is collaborative and focused on helping you understand patterns, build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
We know that life can be challenging at times; we're passionate about supporting your mental health, life choices, and becoming the best version of you. With a warm and friendly approach, we explore values and ways of developing life skills and strategies to help increase self-esteem and emotion regulation, using evidenced-based relaxation, mindfulness, and psychological therapies.
With a little humour thrown in as well - because, life, right?
We know that life can be challenging at times; we're passionate about supporting your mental health, life choices, and becoming the best version of you. With a warm and friendly approach, we explore values and ways of developing life skills and strategies to help increase self-esteem and emotion regulation, using evidenced-based relaxation, mindfulness, and psychological therapies.
With a little humour thrown in as well - because, life, right?
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Counselling, Coaching & Wellbeing – Supporting Individuals, Families & Groups & Organisations (EAP) !
As a fully qualified and registered Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience across counselling, wellbeing, fitness, and health settings, I support people navigating overwhelm, burnout, feeling stuck, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as those seeking greater clarity, balance, and connection in their lives.
Taking the step to seek support can feel daunting. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Counselling, Coaching & Wellbeing – Supporting Individuals, Families & Groups & Organisations (EAP) !
As a fully qualified and registered Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience across counselling, wellbeing, fitness, and health settings, I support people navigating overwhelm, burnout, feeling stuck, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as those seeking greater clarity, balance, and connection in their lives.
Taking the step to seek support can feel daunting. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, offering a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Many people come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things aren’t improving despite their best efforts. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, or feel something deeper is holding them back. They’re looking for clarity, understanding, and practical strategies to feel more grounded and confident. Their goal is to heal, grow, and create a life that feels calmer, more balanced, and true to who they are.
Many people come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things aren’t improving despite their best efforts. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, or feel something deeper is holding them back. They’re looking for clarity, understanding, and practical strategies to feel more grounded and confident. Their goal is to heal, grow, and create a life that feels calmer, more balanced, and true to who they are.
Paula Garrido is a trained couple, sex and family therapist, and I offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for couples and relationship structures of all kinds to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, including polyamory, open relationships, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) dynamics. I provide a respectful and affirming space to assist you with your goals. Paula Garrido couple, family and sex therapist appointments: $350 couple therapy, $350 Couple Sex therapy and $450 family therapy.
Paula Garrido is a trained couple, sex and family therapist, and I offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for couples and relationship structures of all kinds to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, including polyamory, open relationships, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) dynamics. I provide a respectful and affirming space to assist you with your goals. Paula Garrido couple, family and sex therapist appointments: $350 couple therapy, $350 Couple Sex therapy and $450 family therapy.
The READ Clinic is the largest psychology clinic on the Central Coast with over 45 Practitioners who specialise in Adult, Child & Family Services.
Our Practitioners can provide both in clinic and telehealth sessions.
Call our Client Care Team and let us match you to the right Practitioner to suit your needs and model of care.
The READ Clinic is the largest psychology clinic on the Central Coast with over 45 Practitioners who specialise in Adult, Child & Family Services.
Our Practitioners can provide both in clinic and telehealth sessions.
Call our Client Care Team and let us match you to the right Practitioner to suit your needs and model of care.
I have an approach to treating addiction and trauma through the lens of attachment, utilising inner child work and internal family systems in my therapeutic style.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
I have an approach to treating addiction and trauma through the lens of attachment, utilising inner child work and internal family systems in my therapeutic style.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
Kids & Co provides psychological care for children, adolescents and their families. Kids and Co offers psychological assessment and treatments for a wide range of childhood emotional, behavioural and family problems. Kids & Co Psychologists have extensive training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health, personal, and family issues. Their experience and expertise in the field of child and family psychology is well recognised by colleagues, media agencies and the wider community.
Kids & Co provides psychological care for children, adolescents and their families. Kids and Co offers psychological assessment and treatments for a wide range of childhood emotional, behavioural and family problems. Kids & Co Psychologists have extensive training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health, personal, and family issues. Their experience and expertise in the field of child and family psychology is well recognised by colleagues, media agencies and the wider community.
I use IFS and ACT modalities in sessions with clients.
Sometimes things feel like they are too hard. Sometimes we may feel like we are 'stuck' because of a challenging situation or from a past pattern of behaviour that doesn't seem to let us go. Sometimes our thoughts seem to go around and around and take control of our actions. Sometimes, we just don't know which direction we need to head in, or want to head in, and why. These transitions in life need some time to process. And sometimes it feels like nobody understands us and we just need someone to talk to and to find a bit of grounding and presence.
I use IFS and ACT modalities in sessions with clients.
Sometimes things feel like they are too hard. Sometimes we may feel like we are 'stuck' because of a challenging situation or from a past pattern of behaviour that doesn't seem to let us go. Sometimes our thoughts seem to go around and around and take control of our actions. Sometimes, we just don't know which direction we need to head in, or want to head in, and why. These transitions in life need some time to process. And sometimes it feels like nobody understands us and we just need someone to talk to and to find a bit of grounding and presence.
Nearby Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists Searches for Bateau Bay
- Avalon Beach
- Erina
- Gosford
- Lake Macquarie
- Newport
- Ourimbah
- Palm Beach
- Terrigal
- The Entrance
- Tuggerah
- Woy Woy
- Wyong
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists
What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.