Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Engadine, NSW
I enjoy working with clients who want to rebuild their sense of self and overcome difficulties of the past or present. My particular interests are supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationships concerns and childhood trauma. I also enjoy supporting couples to form stronger emotional bonds. If you want to learn tools and strategies to better manage your concerns or just have a listening ear to make sense of your difficulties, I will ensure you will feel heard and supported. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and will always ensure that you receive the best care and support possible.
I enjoy working with clients who want to rebuild their sense of self and overcome difficulties of the past or present. My particular interests are supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationships concerns and childhood trauma. I also enjoy supporting couples to form stronger emotional bonds. If you want to learn tools and strategies to better manage your concerns or just have a listening ear to make sense of your difficulties, I will ensure you will feel heard and supported. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and will always ensure that you receive the best care and support possible.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is known for her empathetic approach and desire to empower clients, so they can make positive changes in line with their values. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO-DBT Practitioner.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is known for her empathetic approach and desire to empower clients, so they can make positive changes in line with their values. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO-DBT Practitioner.
I work with Internal Family Systems ( IFS), somatic and body-based therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, attachment-based and expressive therapies.
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
I work with Internal Family Systems ( IFS), somatic and body-based therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, attachment-based and expressive therapies.
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
Hi, I'm Sophie, I aim to offer a warm and supportive therapeutic space. I am a clinically trained psychologist with 8 years of therapy experience, and a Masters+PhD in Clinical Psychology. I hope to create a welcoming therapy space, to work with whatever difficulties you are experiencing. I have a special interest in working with people experiencing anxiety and distress related to past trauma/difficult experiences. I also find psychotherapy for self/identity exploration and diverse genders and sexuality (LGBTQI+) really rewarding.
Hi, I'm Sophie, I aim to offer a warm and supportive therapeutic space. I am a clinically trained psychologist with 8 years of therapy experience, and a Masters+PhD in Clinical Psychology. I hope to create a welcoming therapy space, to work with whatever difficulties you are experiencing. I have a special interest in working with people experiencing anxiety and distress related to past trauma/difficult experiences. I also find psychotherapy for self/identity exploration and diverse genders and sexuality (LGBTQI+) really rewarding.
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My primary therapeutic approaches include ACT, CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
As a Registered Psychologist, I help adults build resilience and reach their full potential. I’m passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions, overcoming challenges, and fostering growth. I offer a safe and supportive space where clients can explore, gain insight, and create meaningful change. Tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs, I empower clients to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and more. Together, we develop personalised strategies for self-discovery, coping, and growth, with the goal of achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life.
My primary therapeutic approaches include ACT, CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
As a Registered Psychologist, I help adults build resilience and reach their full potential. I’m passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions, overcoming challenges, and fostering growth. I offer a safe and supportive space where clients can explore, gain insight, and create meaningful change. Tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs, I empower clients to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and more. Together, we develop personalised strategies for self-discovery, coping, and growth, with the goal of achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Art Therapy is a fantastic place to start, especially if you're feeling unsure where to start. We provide tailored services to each individual's needs, so just bring your fine self. Don't worry if you've never heard of art therapy or never made art before, it's simply another way to communicate, express and experiment.
Art Therapy is a fantastic place to start, especially if you're feeling unsure where to start. We provide tailored services to each individual's needs, so just bring your fine self. Don't worry if you've never heard of art therapy or never made art before, it's simply another way to communicate, express and experiment.
If you’re questioning your relationship, replaying conversations, or wondering how things became so confusing, you’re not alone. I’m Joanne, and I work with individuals making sense of complex relationship dynamics, particularly following unhealthy or overwhelming experiences. My approach is practical, clear, and grounded. Together, we build understanding, strengthen boundaries, and take steps to move forward with confidence. I offer both ongoing trauma informed, individual counselling and focused single-session appointments for immediate clarity and support.
If you’re questioning your relationship, replaying conversations, or wondering how things became so confusing, you’re not alone. I’m Joanne, and I work with individuals making sense of complex relationship dynamics, particularly following unhealthy or overwhelming experiences. My approach is practical, clear, and grounded. Together, we build understanding, strengthen boundaries, and take steps to move forward with confidence. I offer both ongoing trauma informed, individual counselling and focused single-session appointments for immediate clarity and support.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often living with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or relationship struggles that don’t seem to shift. You might look like you’re coping, but inside feel exhausted or self-critical. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it together. I integrate talk-based and body-aware (somatic) practices to help you understand your emotions, relate to yourself with compassion, and create meaningful, lasting change. So you can feel more at home in yourself, even in the midst of life’s challenges.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often living with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or relationship struggles that don’t seem to shift. You might look like you’re coping, but inside feel exhausted or self-critical. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it together. I integrate talk-based and body-aware (somatic) practices to help you understand your emotions, relate to yourself with compassion, and create meaningful, lasting change. So you can feel more at home in yourself, even in the midst of life’s challenges.
Using Internal Family Systems, Gottman Therapy, somatic therapy, and a trauma-informed lens, I offer grounded support for postnatal challenges, identity loss, relationship strain, and the mental load.
You're a mum who’s overwhelmed, burnt out, and wondering where you went in all of this. You’re carrying the mental load, trying to do everything “right,” but still feel resentful, anxious, or low. You want to feel more like yourself again - calm, connected, and understood.
Or maybe you’re a couple stuck in the same arguments - disconnected, resentful, unsure how to fix it. You both want to feel heard again, to stop fighting over chores, and to rebuild a sense of closeness and teamwork without blame.
Using Internal Family Systems, Gottman Therapy, somatic therapy, and a trauma-informed lens, I offer grounded support for postnatal challenges, identity loss, relationship strain, and the mental load.
You're a mum who’s overwhelmed, burnt out, and wondering where you went in all of this. You’re carrying the mental load, trying to do everything “right,” but still feel resentful, anxious, or low. You want to feel more like yourself again - calm, connected, and understood.
Or maybe you’re a couple stuck in the same arguments - disconnected, resentful, unsure how to fix it. You both want to feel heard again, to stop fighting over chores, and to rebuild a sense of closeness and teamwork without blame.
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BA of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BA of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
Hi I’m Sarah, I’m a registered psychologist who’s passionate about creating a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported just as you are. I approach our work with curiosity, warmth, and respect and strive to help people connect with their values, moving towards a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic. I’m about building a warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental space, and take a flexible approach to therapy and believe in collaborating together every step of the way.
Hi I’m Sarah, I’m a registered psychologist who’s passionate about creating a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported just as you are. I approach our work with curiosity, warmth, and respect and strive to help people connect with their values, moving towards a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic. I’m about building a warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental space, and take a flexible approach to therapy and believe in collaborating together every step of the way.
Do you constantly doubt yourself and your choices? Is it stressful for you to make decisions and commit to them? Does decision-making make you feel anxious?
I specialise in guiding clients reconnect with their sense of self-trust, so they can get clear on what feels true for them and be confident in their life decisions.
The themes that usually come up for my clients are:
- Self-doubt and self-trust
- Identity, meaning, purpose: “who am I” and “what am I here to do”
- Life transitions: quarter/mid-life crisis, shifting from studying to working, career change
Do you constantly doubt yourself and your choices? Is it stressful for you to make decisions and commit to them? Does decision-making make you feel anxious?
I specialise in guiding clients reconnect with their sense of self-trust, so they can get clear on what feels true for them and be confident in their life decisions.
The themes that usually come up for my clients are:
- Self-doubt and self-trust
- Identity, meaning, purpose: “who am I” and “what am I here to do”
- Life transitions: quarter/mid-life crisis, shifting from studying to working, career change
Grounded in evidence-based therapies, my approach includes EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT – the gold standard for couples counselling), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Gestalt Therapy.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Grounded in evidence-based therapies, my approach includes EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT – the gold standard for couples counselling), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Gestalt Therapy.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
I’m a Level 3 trained Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapist.
I use IFS alongside trauma-informed and somatic approaches to support emotional regulation, self-trust, and clarity. In a safe, attuned space, we explore patterns and responses without judgement, helping change unfold in a way that is sustainable, compassionate, and deeply personal.
I’m a Level 3 trained Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapist.
I use IFS alongside trauma-informed and somatic approaches to support emotional regulation, self-trust, and clarity. In a safe, attuned space, we explore patterns and responses without judgement, helping change unfold in a way that is sustainable, compassionate, and deeply personal.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate, using ACT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness-based therapies.
I provide online counselling and telehealth therapy for adults and couples across Australia. I support people experiencing grief, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and relationship difficulties to improve emotional regulation, strengthen connection, and manage daily life more effectively, including NDIS participants.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate, using ACT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness-based therapies.
I provide online counselling and telehealth therapy for adults and couples across Australia. I support people experiencing grief, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and relationship difficulties to improve emotional regulation, strengthen connection, and manage daily life more effectively, including NDIS participants.
I also draw from attachment theory, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, and polyvagal theory.
I'm Jay (they/them), a transmasculine non-binary counselor with a focus on supporting people in the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodivergent folk, and others who feel like their identity or lifestyle is stigmatised or misunderstood. I work with issues of identity, meaning, and purpose and feelings of stuckness. Maybe your life doesn't feel quite right despite (or maybe especially) it looking good on paper, or old issues are starting to bubble up now. I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space to work through the issues that have brought them into therapy - however long that may take.
I also draw from attachment theory, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, and polyvagal theory.
I'm Jay (they/them), a transmasculine non-binary counselor with a focus on supporting people in the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodivergent folk, and others who feel like their identity or lifestyle is stigmatised or misunderstood. I work with issues of identity, meaning, and purpose and feelings of stuckness. Maybe your life doesn't feel quite right despite (or maybe especially) it looking good on paper, or old issues are starting to bubble up now. I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space to work through the issues that have brought them into therapy - however long that may take.
I am a registered psychologist with over 15 years’ experience supporting children, adolescents and adults. I specialise in trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and school difficulties. I also have experience and a special interest in working with First Nations families. With additional training in dramatherapy, I integrate creative and talk-based approaches to help clients find ways to express their internal world and make sense of their experiences. As a board approved supervisor I provide supervision to psychologists working with children and adolescents.
I am a registered psychologist with over 15 years’ experience supporting children, adolescents and adults. I specialise in trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and school difficulties. I also have experience and a special interest in working with First Nations families. With additional training in dramatherapy, I integrate creative and talk-based approaches to help clients find ways to express their internal world and make sense of their experiences. As a board approved supervisor I provide supervision to psychologists working with children and adolescents.
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’m Jules, an ACA registered Counsellor with 15 years experience working with young people aged 10-25 and their families. Pairing evidence based practice with warmth and authenticity, I provide trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and casework where young people feel safe, seen and heard. Meaningful connection is at the heart of what I do, with both my client and their network - including parents, schools, and their community.
I’m Jules, an ACA registered Counsellor with 15 years experience working with young people aged 10-25 and their families. Pairing evidence based practice with warmth and authenticity, I provide trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and casework where young people feel safe, seen and heard. Meaningful connection is at the heart of what I do, with both my client and their network - including parents, schools, and their community.
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. I also work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic and AuDHD clients within a neurodiversity affirming framework.
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. I also work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic and AuDHD clients within a neurodiversity affirming framework.
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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.