Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Leura, NSW
While every journey is different, following the process of each individual client, there are some key frameworks I utilise including IFS, ACT, process psychology, feminist therapy, Buddhism.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living. My intention is to support you to navigate life’s past and present challenges while deepening your capacity to achieve an enduring sense of peace, safety, agency and wellbeing. I offer clinical sessions at Leura Wellness, nature based sessions in the Blue Mountains area and online to anywhere.
While every journey is different, following the process of each individual client, there are some key frameworks I utilise including IFS, ACT, process psychology, feminist therapy, Buddhism.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living. My intention is to support you to navigate life’s past and present challenges while deepening your capacity to achieve an enduring sense of peace, safety, agency and wellbeing. I offer clinical sessions at Leura Wellness, nature based sessions in the Blue Mountains area and online to anywhere.
Dr Kishani Townshend is an Australian trained, Registered Psychologist with over 26 years of counselling experience and 16 years of experience working as a Registered Psychologist. Her clinical work offers help to those presenting with depression, anxiety, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), grief, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, sexual abuse, parenting difficulties and perinatal depression. She also works with survivors of narcissistic abuse to rebuild their lives. Dr Townshend is a Board Approved supervisor for provisional psychologists.
Dr Kishani Townshend is an Australian trained, Registered Psychologist with over 26 years of counselling experience and 16 years of experience working as a Registered Psychologist. Her clinical work offers help to those presenting with depression, anxiety, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), grief, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, sexual abuse, parenting difficulties and perinatal depression. She also works with survivors of narcissistic abuse to rebuild their lives. Dr Townshend is a Board Approved supervisor for provisional psychologists.
We provide evidence-based outpatient treatment for eating disorders. We work with clients aged from 15 years of age through adulthood. We provide assessment and intervention tailored specifically to the needs of the individual or family. The Banksia Practice is a weight inclusive, anti-racist and queer positive space. We respect the individual as the expert in their care and recovery. We are deeply committed to social justice principles which underpin all of our work.
We provide evidence-based outpatient treatment for eating disorders. We work with clients aged from 15 years of age through adulthood. We provide assessment and intervention tailored specifically to the needs of the individual or family. The Banksia Practice is a weight inclusive, anti-racist and queer positive space. We respect the individual as the expert in their care and recovery. We are deeply committed to social justice principles which underpin all of our work.
You've been in survival mode for so long that you're no longer sure who you are beneath the anxiety, exhaustion, self-doubt, and constant effort of trying to make sense of what happened.
I specialise in supporting individuals navigating the lasting impact of narcissistic relationships, family estrangement, high-conflict relationships, and the complex realities of no-contact decisions.
My approach is relational and paced. You won't be rushed, minimised or have to justify yourself. Change can feel achievable, not overwhelming.
You've been in survival mode for so long that you're no longer sure who you are beneath the anxiety, exhaustion, self-doubt, and constant effort of trying to make sense of what happened.
I specialise in supporting individuals navigating the lasting impact of narcissistic relationships, family estrangement, high-conflict relationships, and the complex realities of no-contact decisions.
My approach is relational and paced. You won't be rushed, minimised or have to justify yourself. Change can feel achievable, not overwhelming.
Feeling exhausted just getting through each day? Maybe you've been called "too sensitive" your whole life, or you're newly diagnosed autistic or ADHD and ready to find a psychologist who truly understands neurodivergent minds. I am a warm, experienced psychologist with lived experience of neurodivergence, offering online therapy Australia-wide. I specialise in ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, burnout, stress, and depression. Whatever you're facing, my goal is helping build a life that feels authentically yours. I currently have immediate availability for neuroaffirming assessment and therapy, no waitlist.
Feeling exhausted just getting through each day? Maybe you've been called "too sensitive" your whole life, or you're newly diagnosed autistic or ADHD and ready to find a psychologist who truly understands neurodivergent minds. I am a warm, experienced psychologist with lived experience of neurodivergence, offering online therapy Australia-wide. I specialise in ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, burnout, stress, and depression. Whatever you're facing, my goal is helping build a life that feels authentically yours. I currently have immediate availability for neuroaffirming assessment and therapy, no waitlist.
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing.
I work with adults, children and adolescents and have extensive experience working with all these ages. My experience working with children and young people has focussed on addressing developmental trauma and developmental issues and I have training in Dyadic Attachment Therapy and Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT - Bruce Perry)
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing.
I work with adults, children and adolescents and have extensive experience working with all these ages. My experience working with children and young people has focussed on addressing developmental trauma and developmental issues and I have training in Dyadic Attachment Therapy and Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT - Bruce Perry)
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Treatment may include EMDR, Schema Therapy or IFS, tailored to your goals.
I work best with people who genuinely want to move toward greater peace, clarity, and connection. You might come to therapy because:
You carry anxiety or depression that doesn’t feel resolved despite your best efforts
You’ve experienced trauma, grief, or loss, and the past still shows up in your thoughts, moods, or relationships
You find yourself repeating negative patterns—old schemas—that keep you frustrated, stuck, or in conflict
Parts of you feel fragmented or in conflict.
You’re in a relationship that’s struggling—communication is poor, trust is strained, or you feel disconnected
Treatment may include EMDR, Schema Therapy or IFS, tailored to your goals.
I work best with people who genuinely want to move toward greater peace, clarity, and connection. You might come to therapy because:
You carry anxiety or depression that doesn’t feel resolved despite your best efforts
You’ve experienced trauma, grief, or loss, and the past still shows up in your thoughts, moods, or relationships
You find yourself repeating negative patterns—old schemas—that keep you frustrated, stuck, or in conflict
Parts of you feel fragmented or in conflict.
You’re in a relationship that’s struggling—communication is poor, trust is strained, or you feel disconnected
Hey there, I'm Maria, and I am very passionate about supporting the mental wellbeing of others, especially mental health professionals. My unique approach offers mental health professionals access to counselling or supervision. I want to see our profession grow stronger, and I can help you ensure you reach your full potential.
I am also a child counsellor with a focus on behaviour and have experience in supporting victims of Domestic Violence and Narcissistic abuse.Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider
Hey there, I'm Maria, and I am very passionate about supporting the mental wellbeing of others, especially mental health professionals. My unique approach offers mental health professionals access to counselling or supervision. I want to see our profession grow stronger, and I can help you ensure you reach your full potential.
I am also a child counsellor with a focus on behaviour and have experience in supporting victims of Domestic Violence and Narcissistic abuse.Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider
Using IFS, NT, and CBT, I help you navigate life’s heaviest transitions from relationship stress to burnout.
Feeling stuck at a crossroads or overwhelmed by old patterns? You deserve more than just a listening ear. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide a deep, transformative space to help you reclaim your voice and move from a state of overwhelm to one of clarity. My approach balances clinical expertise with deep respect for your personal values. I specialize in supporting adults (16+) navigating relationship stress, burnout, trauma, and addiction. By integrating holistic tools, I bridge the gap between where you are and who you want to be. Your journey toward healing starts here. Let’s connect and help you bloom.
Using IFS, NT, and CBT, I help you navigate life’s heaviest transitions from relationship stress to burnout.
Feeling stuck at a crossroads or overwhelmed by old patterns? You deserve more than just a listening ear. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide a deep, transformative space to help you reclaim your voice and move from a state of overwhelm to one of clarity. My approach balances clinical expertise with deep respect for your personal values. I specialize in supporting adults (16+) navigating relationship stress, burnout, trauma, and addiction. By integrating holistic tools, I bridge the gap between where you are and who you want to be. Your journey toward healing starts here. Let’s connect and help you bloom.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
Song is a Sydney based Clinical Psychologist that sees clients from all over Australia through telehealth. She has experience working with a range of clients from different backgrounds as well as varying mental health severities and presentations. Song sees clients presenting with difficulties including but not limited to Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), Somatic Disorders, Chronic Health Issues, Anxiety, Stress and Mood Disorders.
Song is a Sydney based Clinical Psychologist that sees clients from all over Australia through telehealth. She has experience working with a range of clients from different backgrounds as well as varying mental health severities and presentations. Song sees clients presenting with difficulties including but not limited to Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), Somatic Disorders, Chronic Health Issues, Anxiety, Stress and Mood Disorders.
Being in an intimate relationship with another person is both the hardest and most rewarding experience that we can have. However, given that most of us never went to relationship school, we learnt how to be in relationship by what we experienced, generally as children, often times did not set us up to succeed in adult relationships.
We want to be attached and secure in our partnerships feeling loved, close and belonging. As human beings we are hard wired to be in good relationship with others and often we dont have the necessary skills to pull this off. This state is very fixable when people are open and willing.
Being in an intimate relationship with another person is both the hardest and most rewarding experience that we can have. However, given that most of us never went to relationship school, we learnt how to be in relationship by what we experienced, generally as children, often times did not set us up to succeed in adult relationships.
We want to be attached and secure in our partnerships feeling loved, close and belonging. As human beings we are hard wired to be in good relationship with others and often we dont have the necessary skills to pull this off. This state is very fixable when people are open and willing.
I support people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and the tender transitions of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Many come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, unsure how to move forward.
Together, we gently create space for you to feel supported, understood, and safe. Through a holistic approach, we help you reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and move forward with greater ease and clarity.
I support people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and the tender transitions of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Many come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, unsure how to move forward.
Together, we gently create space for you to feel supported, understood, and safe. Through a holistic approach, we help you reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and move forward with greater ease and clarity.
My ideal clients are adults, couples, women, and pre- and postnatal clients seeking support through life’s challenges. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or major life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are looking for lasting change. I offer a compassionate, evidence-informed approach, integrating counselling, clinical hypnotherapy, breathwork, vibroacoustic therapy, and mindfulness to help clients heal, build resilience, regain confidence, and move forward with greater clarity and wellbeing.
My ideal clients are adults, couples, women, and pre- and postnatal clients seeking support through life’s challenges. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or major life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are looking for lasting change. I offer a compassionate, evidence-informed approach, integrating counselling, clinical hypnotherapy, breathwork, vibroacoustic therapy, and mindfulness to help clients heal, build resilience, regain confidence, and move forward with greater clarity and wellbeing.
I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity, and life transitions in today's fast-paced world. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, their relationships, or their sense of direction. Couples may find themselves caught in patterns of blame or conflict and wanting to better understand one another and communicate more openly.
I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity, and life transitions in today's fast-paced world. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, their relationships, or their sense of direction. Couples may find themselves caught in patterns of blame or conflict and wanting to better understand one another and communicate more openly.
I draw on depth psychology, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy and existential approaches, weaving them together based on what you need.
Hi, I'm Curtis, a psychologist and psychotherapist working from the Blue Mountains, in-person and online.
Often the things that bring us to therapy are the very things we've spent years trying to outrun. Sometimes it's a crisis. Sometimes just a quiet sense that something isn't working. Whatever brings you here, I want you to know that what you're experiencing makes sense, and that real change is possible. My approach is integrative and holistic. I work with you as a whole person, your inner world, your body, your relationships, your sense of meaning and identity. I target core issues, rather than treating a set of symptoms.
I draw on depth psychology, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy and existential approaches, weaving them together based on what you need.
Hi, I'm Curtis, a psychologist and psychotherapist working from the Blue Mountains, in-person and online.
Often the things that bring us to therapy are the very things we've spent years trying to outrun. Sometimes it's a crisis. Sometimes just a quiet sense that something isn't working. Whatever brings you here, I want you to know that what you're experiencing makes sense, and that real change is possible. My approach is integrative and holistic. I work with you as a whole person, your inner world, your body, your relationships, your sense of meaning and identity. I target core issues, rather than treating a set of symptoms.
At Veritas Mind Psychology, therapy is tailored to your personal journey. I take a flexible, client-centered approach, working with your life stories to foster insight, resilience, and growth.
I have a strong passion for supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and proudly provide services to NDIS participants. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, delivering targeted support across key areas including Anxiety treatment, ADHD management, OCD therapy, and trauma recovery.
At Veritas Mind Psychology, therapy is tailored to your personal journey. I take a flexible, client-centered approach, working with your life stories to foster insight, resilience, and growth.
I have a strong passion for supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and proudly provide services to NDIS participants. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, delivering targeted support across key areas including Anxiety treatment, ADHD management, OCD therapy, and trauma recovery.
Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist NDIS
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
Hi, I’m Trisha, mum of 4, including kiddies who have ADHD, ASD, ODD. So, I absolutely understand this world and work with many clients on the spectrum or who have kids with special needs.
I work with individuals, couples and teens, including NDIS participants.
I understand the need for support, to be heard, to have undivided attention that is just for YOU. I can help you handle the 'right now' with a safe space for you to plan for your future and reach your goals.
Supporting you, every step of the way.
Hi, I’m Trisha, mum of 4, including kiddies who have ADHD, ASD, ODD. So, I absolutely understand this world and work with many clients on the spectrum or who have kids with special needs.
I work with individuals, couples and teens, including NDIS participants.
I understand the need for support, to be heard, to have undivided attention that is just for YOU. I can help you handle the 'right now' with a safe space for you to plan for your future and reach your goals.
Supporting you, every step of the way.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
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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.