Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Bella Vista, NSW
Azaan Vhora
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Bella Vista, NSW 2153
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) approaches which makes therapy an experiential process centred towards deep, meaningful and lasting change.
Mental health challenges don’t appear out of nowhere, and they are never just a personal failing. The distress you feel today has roots—shaped by experiences, relationships, and messages you’ve absorbed over time. From childhood, you learned ways to navigate pain, disappointment, or fear, often without even realising it. Whether it was through pushing emotions down, always staying in control, or constantly meeting others’ expectations, these responses were once necessary to ensure you mattered or to prevent pain. But survival isn’t the same as living freely.
I primarily use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) approaches which makes therapy an experiential process centred towards deep, meaningful and lasting change.
Mental health challenges don’t appear out of nowhere, and they are never just a personal failing. The distress you feel today has roots—shaped by experiences, relationships, and messages you’ve absorbed over time. From childhood, you learned ways to navigate pain, disappointment, or fear, often without even realising it. Whether it was through pushing emotions down, always staying in control, or constantly meeting others’ expectations, these responses were once necessary to ensure you mattered or to prevent pain. But survival isn’t the same as living freely.
I work with individuals and families whose lives have been shaped by trauma, early experiences that continue to shape life today, family-of-origin wounds, relational trauma, neurodiversity, or the deep and often complex challenges of being human. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to trust their own experience. My approach is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, offering a compassionate space to make sense of what has happened, honour the ways you have survived, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward safer, more authentic ways of living and relating.
I work with individuals and families whose lives have been shaped by trauma, early experiences that continue to shape life today, family-of-origin wounds, relational trauma, neurodiversity, or the deep and often complex challenges of being human. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to trust their own experience. My approach is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, offering a compassionate space to make sense of what has happened, honour the ways you have survived, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward safer, more authentic ways of living and relating.
I believe that therapy is a necessity for every individual, regardless of their age, gender, or circumstances. Everybody has a story, and every story needs to be heard by a willing ear, understood with no judgement, shared in a safe environment, and respected. I aim to deliver a positive outcome for individuals, allowing them to further better their lives today, tomorrow and in their futures using a holistic and person-centred approach. I help my patients in building self-awareness, confidence, and understanding and empowering them to regain control of their lives, allowing positive choices, providing a sense of direction.
I believe that therapy is a necessity for every individual, regardless of their age, gender, or circumstances. Everybody has a story, and every story needs to be heard by a willing ear, understood with no judgement, shared in a safe environment, and respected. I aim to deliver a positive outcome for individuals, allowing them to further better their lives today, tomorrow and in their futures using a holistic and person-centred approach. I help my patients in building self-awareness, confidence, and understanding and empowering them to regain control of their lives, allowing positive choices, providing a sense of direction.
At Blossoming Minds Therapy, we offer a warm, depth-oriented approach to therapy grounded in Psychosynthesis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We support individuals, couples, families, and clinicians to explore patterns that may be shaping their relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self. By understanding how past experiences influence the present, clients can develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and more meaningful connections. Our work provides a safe and reflective space to navigate life's challenges, foster personal growth, and reconnect with purpose, authenticity, and lasting change.
At Blossoming Minds Therapy, we offer a warm, depth-oriented approach to therapy grounded in Psychosynthesis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We support individuals, couples, families, and clinicians to explore patterns that may be shaping their relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self. By understanding how past experiences influence the present, clients can develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and more meaningful connections. Our work provides a safe and reflective space to navigate life's challenges, foster personal growth, and reconnect with purpose, authenticity, and lasting change.
I help couples, families and individuals seeking to achieve healthy relationships and improved mental health. I specialise in marriage, family counselling, during/post-separation, infidelity, communication and conflict resolution. I also provide individual counselling to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. My work is very solution focused so my clients can achieve fast results. Over the years, I've transitioned from a legal career into counselling/psychology so my clients can expect high ethical standards, high academic competency as well as a modern and fresh approach to relationships and psychotherapy.
I help couples, families and individuals seeking to achieve healthy relationships and improved mental health. I specialise in marriage, family counselling, during/post-separation, infidelity, communication and conflict resolution. I also provide individual counselling to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. My work is very solution focused so my clients can achieve fast results. Over the years, I've transitioned from a legal career into counselling/psychology so my clients can expect high ethical standards, high academic competency as well as a modern and fresh approach to relationships and psychotherapy.
Shy, reserved, quiet, introverted, sensitive. Do any of these words describe your teen?
If your teen prefers to be on their own, struggles with new situations, tends to get overwhelmed or emotional, prefers listening than talking, or is easily affected by criticism, they may have this trait. And you may be wondering: "is there anything wrong with my teen?"
Let me reassure you that no, there is nothing wrong with your shy, sensitive teen. They simply need a different environment to thrive. And when they have it, they can thrive really, really well. This is one of the reasons I offer nature-based walk and talk therapy.
Shy, reserved, quiet, introverted, sensitive. Do any of these words describe your teen?
If your teen prefers to be on their own, struggles with new situations, tends to get overwhelmed or emotional, prefers listening than talking, or is easily affected by criticism, they may have this trait. And you may be wondering: "is there anything wrong with my teen?"
Let me reassure you that no, there is nothing wrong with your shy, sensitive teen. They simply need a different environment to thrive. And when they have it, they can thrive really, really well. This is one of the reasons I offer nature-based walk and talk therapy.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and there are times when life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Sometimes these struggles are connected to past experiences that continue to impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world around us.
I believe that therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and accepted. My approach is warm, compassionated, and collaborative, providing a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and there are times when life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Sometimes these struggles are connected to past experiences that continue to impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world around us.
I believe that therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and accepted. My approach is warm, compassionated, and collaborative, providing a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Dr Amanda heads up the multi-award winning practice Mindworx Psychology. Passionate about all things mental health, she has a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and trauma. Dr Amanda has experience in a broad range of therapies including EMDR, ego states, ACT, CBT and solution focused approaches. The practice accepts clients from age 4 upwards, working with children, teens and adults, with a range of services you can access such as face to face or telehealth sessions, workshops, groups and online courses. Ready for change? We are ready to help.
Dr Amanda heads up the multi-award winning practice Mindworx Psychology. Passionate about all things mental health, she has a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and trauma. Dr Amanda has experience in a broad range of therapies including EMDR, ego states, ACT, CBT and solution focused approaches. The practice accepts clients from age 4 upwards, working with children, teens and adults, with a range of services you can access such as face to face or telehealth sessions, workshops, groups and online courses. Ready for change? We are ready to help.
With advanced training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and somatic therapies, I support you to process the shock, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild your sense of self.
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
With advanced training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and somatic therapies, I support you to process the shock, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild your sense of self.
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand. I enjoy sitting with people who have rarely had someone understand what they have gone through and I love integrating my own life experiences and clinical knowledge to able to reach people and support their healing process. I have supported people looking for recovery from many types of difficult life events all while providing an evidence based and trauma informed approach.
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand. I enjoy sitting with people who have rarely had someone understand what they have gone through and I love integrating my own life experiences and clinical knowledge to able to reach people and support their healing process. I have supported people looking for recovery from many types of difficult life events all while providing an evidence based and trauma informed approach.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Narrative Therapy — tailored to your needs.
I am here to help you heal from trauma — whether it’s PTSD, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, or the pain of a relationship breakdown. Life is not always fair, but together we can focus on your self-growth, identify areas for change, and work towards a more fulfilling, grounded, and meaningful life.
My approach is client-centred and attachment-based, with a focus on understanding and working with your emotions. By learning to recognise, process, and regulate your emotions, you can begin to navigate challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Every story is unique and worth continuing, with the potential to flourish.
I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and Narrative Therapy — tailored to your needs.
I am here to help you heal from trauma — whether it’s PTSD, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, or the pain of a relationship breakdown. Life is not always fair, but together we can focus on your self-growth, identify areas for change, and work towards a more fulfilling, grounded, and meaningful life.
My approach is client-centred and attachment-based, with a focus on understanding and working with your emotions. By learning to recognise, process, and regulate your emotions, you can begin to navigate challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Every story is unique and worth continuing, with the potential to flourish.
Our psychologists are skilled across a range of therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema, EMDR, and IFS.
We are a warm, safe and compassionate psychology practice with locations Castle Hill and Longueville. Our highly skilled and qualified Psychologists and Psychiatrists provide the best possible treatments to help people with all types of mental health conditions. We will take the time to understand who you are as a person and help you to overcome life’s challenges to achieve your personal goals and reach your full potential.
Our psychologists are skilled across a range of therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema, EMDR, and IFS.
We are a warm, safe and compassionate psychology practice with locations Castle Hill and Longueville. Our highly skilled and qualified Psychologists and Psychiatrists provide the best possible treatments to help people with all types of mental health conditions. We will take the time to understand who you are as a person and help you to overcome life’s challenges to achieve your personal goals and reach your full potential.
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Hi, I'm Samuel (He/They/She/Any) and I'm a non-binary/genderfluid Arts Psychotherapist. In life I have used the creative arts as a way of understanding, listening to and responding to my experiences and inner conflicts. I’m passionate about integrating our inner and outer selves and believe in the value the arts offer in encountering resources and parts of ourselves which aren’t accessed in normal daily life. I offer a gentle, non-judgemental and inclusive therapeutic space for you to reveal yourself as we explore struggles, hopes and what growth and resolution looks like for you at this time.
Hi, I'm Samuel (He/They/She/Any) and I'm a non-binary/genderfluid Arts Psychotherapist. In life I have used the creative arts as a way of understanding, listening to and responding to my experiences and inner conflicts. I’m passionate about integrating our inner and outer selves and believe in the value the arts offer in encountering resources and parts of ourselves which aren’t accessed in normal daily life. I offer a gentle, non-judgemental and inclusive therapeutic space for you to reveal yourself as we explore struggles, hopes and what growth and resolution looks like for you at this time.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help you understand the protective strategies that became necessary to help you cope.
When you've spent so long trying to keep the peace or make sense of someone else's behaviour, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. You may be navigating a relationship shaped by narcissistic traits, recovering from domestic/family violence, or managing family conflict that has left you questioning your reality. Our work together isn't about labelling or diagnosing the people in your life. Rather, making sense of what you've lived through and how it has shaped the way you see yourself and your relationships. Together, we'll gently untangle patterns like self-doubt, people pleasing, and hypervigilance with curiosity and compassion.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help you understand the protective strategies that became necessary to help you cope.
When you've spent so long trying to keep the peace or make sense of someone else's behaviour, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. You may be navigating a relationship shaped by narcissistic traits, recovering from domestic/family violence, or managing family conflict that has left you questioning your reality. Our work together isn't about labelling or diagnosing the people in your life. Rather, making sense of what you've lived through and how it has shaped the way you see yourself and your relationships. Together, we'll gently untangle patterns like self-doubt, people pleasing, and hypervigilance with curiosity and compassion.
I exclusively work with crickerers (young amateurs, semi-pro, pro or elite), sport parents, performers & sport team coaches. I help you with the psychological shifts needed to transition through the different stages of your sporting career. EG: From Semi-pro to Pro or from Pro to Elite. Before you even get to that level, you need to know you belong there. All the issues you are experiencing in your sport stem from that core issue. That is the essence of my work.
I exclusively work with crickerers (young amateurs, semi-pro, pro or elite), sport parents, performers & sport team coaches. I help you with the psychological shifts needed to transition through the different stages of your sporting career. EG: From Semi-pro to Pro or from Pro to Elite. Before you even get to that level, you need to know you belong there. All the issues you are experiencing in your sport stem from that core issue. That is the essence of my work.
I am a compassionate counsellor dedicated to assist in a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationships difficulties, grief, trauma, gender identity and more. I work from a solution-focused approach, helping clients identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and create practical steps toward change. I integrate mindfulness throughout my practice, supporting clients to build awareness, regulate emotions, and develop compassion. I am dedicated to providing affordable counselling.
I am a compassionate counsellor dedicated to assist in a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationships difficulties, grief, trauma, gender identity and more. I work from a solution-focused approach, helping clients identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and create practical steps toward change. I integrate mindfulness throughout my practice, supporting clients to build awareness, regulate emotions, and develop compassion. I am dedicated to providing affordable counselling.
Grounded in somatic integration, IFS, and nervous system regulation, I offer a gentle space to drop beneath over-thinking.
With 10+ years in the sector, my person-centred, polyvagal-informed approach bridges relational depth with practical body-based tools. Through consent-led tracking, guided inquiry, and somatic touch-points, we gently discharge survival stress, expand your capacity for presence, and rewire long-standing patterns where they live: in your nervous system.
Grounded in somatic integration, IFS, and nervous system regulation, I offer a gentle space to drop beneath over-thinking.
With 10+ years in the sector, my person-centred, polyvagal-informed approach bridges relational depth with practical body-based tools. Through consent-led tracking, guided inquiry, and somatic touch-points, we gently discharge survival stress, expand your capacity for presence, and rewire long-standing patterns where they live: in your nervous system.
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you wish to heal, grow, & reclaim your natural state of bliss & love? Are you yearning for peace, deeper connections, & a sense of wholeness? Are you intelligent, creative, sensitive, & driven to make a difference in the world? Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you? Do you feel a deep desire to emerge as your true self, to reach your full potential & aliveness? Are you seeking a compassionate guide who has been there, understands your pain, & can support you in accelerating your healing journey?
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you wish to heal, grow, & reclaim your natural state of bliss & love? Are you yearning for peace, deeper connections, & a sense of wholeness? Are you intelligent, creative, sensitive, & driven to make a difference in the world? Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you? Do you feel a deep desire to emerge as your true self, to reach your full potential & aliveness? Are you seeking a compassionate guide who has been there, understands your pain, & can support you in accelerating your healing journey?
I'm a warm, approachable psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience across tertiary referral and private practice settings. I quickly build genuine rapport and enjoy helping clients navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, social and emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, adjustment disorders, fears and phobias, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and interpersonal concerns.
I'm a warm, approachable psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience across tertiary referral and private practice settings. I quickly build genuine rapport and enjoy helping clients navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, social and emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, adjustment disorders, fears and phobias, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and interpersonal concerns.
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- Baulkham Hills
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- Northmead
- Norwest
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- Westmead
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.