Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Dural, NSW
Drawing on Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential approaches, we’ll focus on emotional safety, self-compassion, and the skills that support lasting results.
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human. Many people reach out when anxiety feels louder, loss feels overwhelming, or unhelpful patterns keep repeating. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and work toward depth, clarity, healing, and a more satisfying way of living. Together, we combine practical tools with thoughtful exploration so change feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
Drawing on Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential approaches, we’ll focus on emotional safety, self-compassion, and the skills that support lasting results.
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human. Many people reach out when anxiety feels louder, loss feels overwhelming, or unhelpful patterns keep repeating. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and work toward depth, clarity, healing, and a more satisfying way of living. Together, we combine practical tools with thoughtful exploration so change feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
I draw from EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, IFS and psychodynamic approaches, adapting therapy to each person’s needs.
I welcome adults and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, identity, relational wounds and life transitions, including LGBTQIA+ clients seeking affirming care. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, caught in old patterns or unsure of who they are becoming. I also support women through perimenopause and menopause, where hormones, trauma, mood, sleep and identity intersect. At DreamLab Psychology, I offer warm, collaborative, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care to help clients feel more grounded, coherent and at home in themselves.
I draw from EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, IFS and psychodynamic approaches, adapting therapy to each person’s needs.
I welcome adults and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, identity, relational wounds and life transitions, including LGBTQIA+ clients seeking affirming care. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, caught in old patterns or unsure of who they are becoming. I also support women through perimenopause and menopause, where hormones, trauma, mood, sleep and identity intersect. At DreamLab Psychology, I offer warm, collaborative, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care to help clients feel more grounded, coherent and at home in themselves.
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.
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.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Sometimes something breaks — a loss, an ending, a life that suddenly doesn't fit — and it's too heavy to carry alone. And sometimes the same thing keeps happening — the same kind of partner, the same challenges, the same chronic loneliness — until it feels like something you can't name is running things. I work with both. I'm a depth counsellor — attachment wounds, the shadow, trauma, grief, identity shifts. I specialise in shadow and soul work. Much of what runs us was built in survival — it was protection once. Whether you need room or answers, that's the work we can do together.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Sometimes something breaks — a loss, an ending, a life that suddenly doesn't fit — and it's too heavy to carry alone. And sometimes the same thing keeps happening — the same kind of partner, the same challenges, the same chronic loneliness — until it feels like something you can't name is running things. I work with both. I'm a depth counsellor — attachment wounds, the shadow, trauma, grief, identity shifts. I specialise in shadow and soul work. Much of what runs us was built in survival — it was protection once. Whether you need room or answers, that's the work we can do together.
Life can be both exciting and challenging. One of the greatest challenges is learning to be open and recognising that we often repeat the same mistakes, asking ourselves, “Why is this happening to me?”
We develop patterns of behaviour that we unconsciously repeat, almost as if we are blindfolded. If you recognise that these patterns are affecting your life and the lives of those you love, I’m here to support you.
If you are a man and see that your anger is impacting your family life and want to work through it, feel free to reach out.
Life can be both exciting and challenging. One of the greatest challenges is learning to be open and recognising that we often repeat the same mistakes, asking ourselves, “Why is this happening to me?”
We develop patterns of behaviour that we unconsciously repeat, almost as if we are blindfolded. If you recognise that these patterns are affecting your life and the lives of those you love, I’m here to support you.
If you are a man and see that your anger is impacting your family life and want to work through it, feel free to reach out.
Azaan Vhora
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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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I am an empathetic, person-centred therapist based in Sydney, offering therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I support adults and teenagers, providing a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences and reconnect with yourself. I believe connection, collaboration, and respect for your autonomy are central to effective therapy. My integrative, neuro-affirming approach supports self-awareness, emotional resilience, and mental wellbeing, with tailored, body-based therapy to process and integrate emotional experiences.
I am an empathetic, person-centred therapist based in Sydney, offering therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I support adults and teenagers, providing a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences and reconnect with yourself. I believe connection, collaboration, and respect for your autonomy are central to effective therapy. My integrative, neuro-affirming approach supports self-awareness, emotional resilience, and mental wellbeing, with tailored, body-based therapy to process and integrate emotional experiences.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and deeply rooted in Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Tired of "food noise" or emotional burnout? Trapped in compulsive habits with food, drinking, Internet use, overspending or overworking just to get by? Maybe you have external success but feel anxious, stuck, or empty? You are welcome here. Many of my clients are individuals navigating complex trauma or active addictions. I specialise in supporting those with food addiction, binge eating and compulsive eating. Some of my clients are on metabolic health and weight loss journeys, including GLP-1 medications. I support them in building sustainable lifestyle changes, including emotion and nervous system regulation.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and deeply rooted in Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
Tired of "food noise" or emotional burnout? Trapped in compulsive habits with food, drinking, Internet use, overspending or overworking just to get by? Maybe you have external success but feel anxious, stuck, or empty? You are welcome here. Many of my clients are individuals navigating complex trauma or active addictions. I specialise in supporting those with food addiction, binge eating and compulsive eating. Some of my clients are on metabolic health and weight loss journeys, including GLP-1 medications. I support them in building sustainable lifestyle changes, including emotion and nervous system regulation.
Hello. I'm an accredited psychosexual therapist, relationship therapist, and counsellor. I offer in-person therapy sessions in Annandale, in the Inner West of Sydney, and online and telephone sessions around the world. I am registered with Australian private health insurers.
I can support you to manage your anxiety, low mood and loss of direction, whether it has been a recent or long-term experience. I can help you understand changes in your libido and desire, sexual urges and addictions including online porn, sexual services, social media and substance use, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy.
Hello. I'm an accredited psychosexual therapist, relationship therapist, and counsellor. I offer in-person therapy sessions in Annandale, in the Inner West of Sydney, and online and telephone sessions around the world. I am registered with Australian private health insurers.
I can support you to manage your anxiety, low mood and loss of direction, whether it has been a recent or long-term experience. I can help you understand changes in your libido and desire, sexual urges and addictions including online porn, sexual services, social media and substance use, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and family constellations.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma. I help people reconnect with their inner strengths and resources, and build a steadier, more grounded relationship with themselves and others.
I also support adults through identity shifts and life transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, becoming a parent, midlife and other periods of change. This also includes working with adults exploring a late-identified or late-diagnosed neurodivergent identity, including ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and family constellations.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma. I help people reconnect with their inner strengths and resources, and build a steadier, more grounded relationship with themselves and others.
I also support adults through identity shifts and life transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, becoming a parent, midlife and other periods of change. This also includes working with adults exploring a late-identified or late-diagnosed neurodivergent identity, including ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.
I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Family Therapy, a Postgrad Diploma in Systemic Therapy and Certificates in Advanced Narrative therapy, IFS, and Coaching
Starting therapy isn't an admission of defeat. It's a vote for change.
You might be here because something has shifted. A relationship feels complicated. You feel anxious, stuck, or not where you hoped you'd be. Your usual coping strategies aren't working. You're questioning who you are or what comes next.
Therapy is a space to take the reins - to gain deeper understanding and move forward with a sense of agency.
I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Family Therapy, a Postgrad Diploma in Systemic Therapy and Certificates in Advanced Narrative therapy, IFS, and Coaching
Starting therapy isn't an admission of defeat. It's a vote for change.
You might be here because something has shifted. A relationship feels complicated. You feel anxious, stuck, or not where you hoped you'd be. Your usual coping strategies aren't working. You're questioning who you are or what comes next.
Therapy is a space to take the reins - to gain deeper understanding and move forward with a sense of agency.
I’m a Counselling Psychologist with 25 years experience holding Masters Degrees in Counselling Psych and Special Ed. Imagining my ideal client I see individuals/families seeking support for diverse challenges which may be manifesting as anxiety, depression, communication, eating disorders, low self-esteem or stress. Their needs are complex, reflecting their unique situations. Goals vary widely from anxiety management to enhancing parenting skills, however the underlying desire is to lead a more fulfilling life. Clients seek understanding and support as they navigate life's challenges, looking for tools and strategies to move forward
I’m a Counselling Psychologist with 25 years experience holding Masters Degrees in Counselling Psych and Special Ed. Imagining my ideal client I see individuals/families seeking support for diverse challenges which may be manifesting as anxiety, depression, communication, eating disorders, low self-esteem or stress. Their needs are complex, reflecting their unique situations. Goals vary widely from anxiety management to enhancing parenting skills, however the underlying desire is to lead a more fulfilling life. Clients seek understanding and support as they navigate life's challenges, looking for tools and strategies to move forward
I draw on CBT, ACT, EMDR, and IFS to tailor evidence-based therapy to each client’s needs.
Finding the right fit with a psychologist is not only important, but sometimes daunting. My name is Jase, and I opened Psychology in Balance with the vision of creating a space where clients can be well understood and motivated to become the best version of themselves - for themselves. I work with individuals and couples on a range of concerns, including anxiety, complex trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, emotional burnout, acute stress, attachment injuries, emotion regulation difficulties, and a lack of meaning or purpose. My practice is LGBTQIA+ informed and welcoming to all nationalities and spiritual dispositions.
I draw on CBT, ACT, EMDR, and IFS to tailor evidence-based therapy to each client’s needs.
Finding the right fit with a psychologist is not only important, but sometimes daunting. My name is Jase, and I opened Psychology in Balance with the vision of creating a space where clients can be well understood and motivated to become the best version of themselves - for themselves. I work with individuals and couples on a range of concerns, including anxiety, complex trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, emotional burnout, acute stress, attachment injuries, emotion regulation difficulties, and a lack of meaning or purpose. My practice is LGBTQIA+ informed and welcoming to all nationalities and spiritual dispositions.
I am an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who specialises in working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space in which to explore the challenges that have brought you to counselling. Together, we will work to understand your experiences, build practical tools for coping, and help you to move forward.
I am an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who specialises in working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space in which to explore the challenges that have brought you to counselling. Together, we will work to understand your experiences, build practical tools for coping, and help you to move forward.
At Anima Hub, we believe therapy is more than just conversation—it’s about creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, tailored to your unique needs, and designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
At Anima Hub, we believe therapy is more than just conversation—it’s about creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, tailored to your unique needs, and designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
Leon uses Schema, Somatic, Narrative, Inner Child Work and ( IFS) Internal Family Systems to work with individuals, couples and families.
Arc Counselling is grounded in Awareness, Responsibility & Compassion.
Arc Counselling is a small private practice founded by Leon Ari.
It's a place where therapeutic outcomes emerge through an attuned relationship
that honours the inherent dignity, humanity and wholeness of every person.
At Arc Counselling, you are met with dignity, acceptance and respect.
Leon works inclusively with:
Individuals (12+)
Couples
Families
LGBTQIA+
Neurodivergent people
Commonly seeking support for:
Grief and loss
Identity & life transitions
Attachment and relationship
Anxiety and emotional distress
Trauma and adaptive responses.
Leon uses Schema, Somatic, Narrative, Inner Child Work and ( IFS) Internal Family Systems to work with individuals, couples and families.
Arc Counselling is grounded in Awareness, Responsibility & Compassion.
Arc Counselling is a small private practice founded by Leon Ari.
It's a place where therapeutic outcomes emerge through an attuned relationship
that honours the inherent dignity, humanity and wholeness of every person.
At Arc Counselling, you are met with dignity, acceptance and respect.
Leon works inclusively with:
Individuals (12+)
Couples
Families
LGBTQIA+
Neurodivergent people
Commonly seeking support for:
Grief and loss
Identity & life transitions
Attachment and relationship
Anxiety and emotional distress
Trauma and adaptive responses.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples ready to explore what's keeping them stuck — in old patterns, relationship struggles, or simply a life that no longer feels their own. Many carry early attachment wounds that quietly shape their present. I work relationally, creating a space where clients feel genuinely safe and heard. Together we explore what drives their patterns, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and find a way forward with greater clarity and freedom.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples ready to explore what's keeping them stuck — in old patterns, relationship struggles, or simply a life that no longer feels their own. Many carry early attachment wounds that quietly shape their present. I work relationally, creating a space where clients feel genuinely safe and heard. Together we explore what drives their patterns, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and find a way forward with greater clarity and freedom.
Relationships are our life blood to health and happiness. Investing in your relationship is bound to lead to an improved quality of life, an increased sense of your own identity and the potential to enjoy enriched, purposeful and mutually beneficial relationships with others.
Relationships are our life blood to health and happiness. Investing in your relationship is bound to lead to an improved quality of life, an increased sense of your own identity and the potential to enjoy enriched, purposeful and mutually beneficial relationships with others.
Nearby Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists Searches for Dural
- Beecroft
- Castle Hill
- Cherrybrook
- Epping
- Glenhaven
- Glenwood
- Hornsby
- North Parramatta
- North Rocks
- Norwest
- Stanhope Gardens
- Wahroonga
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.