Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Liverpool, NSW
I’m Jessika, a trauma-informed counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the Australian Counselling Association. I offer a calm, steady, thoughtful space for therapeutic work, drawing on talk therapy and body-based awareness to support clients in developing insight, safety and emotional resilience.
I have a strong background in trauma recovery including domestic violence and sexual assault as well as anxiety, depression and grief and loss. My practice is shaped by extensive professional experience, ongoing training and a person-centred commitment to meeting clients with care, depth and clinical integrity.
I’m Jessika, a trauma-informed counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the Australian Counselling Association. I offer a calm, steady, thoughtful space for therapeutic work, drawing on talk therapy and body-based awareness to support clients in developing insight, safety and emotional resilience.
I have a strong background in trauma recovery including domestic violence and sexual assault as well as anxiety, depression and grief and loss. My practice is shaped by extensive professional experience, ongoing training and a person-centred commitment to meeting clients with care, depth and clinical integrity.
Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulless, ACT, IFS complimented by CBT.
You’ve done the work, reflected deeply, and tried to understand yourself, yet certain patterns still pull you back. Even when you know better, old reactions return and you feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t been enough. You want to feel grounded, stable and aligned with the person you know you can be. As a trauma‑informed psychologist, I use EMDR and strengths‑based approaches to help reduce triggers, shift unhelpful patterns and support meaningful, lasting change.
Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulless, ACT, IFS complimented by CBT.
You’ve done the work, reflected deeply, and tried to understand yourself, yet certain patterns still pull you back. Even when you know better, old reactions return and you feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t been enough. You want to feel grounded, stable and aligned with the person you know you can be. As a trauma‑informed psychologist, I use EMDR and strengths‑based approaches to help reduce triggers, shift unhelpful patterns and support meaningful, lasting change.
In my role as a clinicaI Counsellor and acquainted beliefs I will listen to you. I was drawn to the helping profession through each day, my ministry experiences and a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing. A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which affect most people in their journeys. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves relationships and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual, family, youth, children, women and elders mindfulness, specifically emphasises the value and the importance of them due to the vulnerability of life
In my role as a clinicaI Counsellor and acquainted beliefs I will listen to you. I was drawn to the helping profession through each day, my ministry experiences and a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing. A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which affect most people in their journeys. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves relationships and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual, family, youth, children, women and elders mindfulness, specifically emphasises the value and the importance of them due to the vulnerability of life
Using a tailored blend of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and IFS, I adapt each session to meet your unique needs.
Hi, my name is Paula. Taking the first step toward support can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. As a mental health clinician, I specialise in working with individuals aged 12 and over, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges (social, family, partners), stress, and sleep disturbances.
Using a tailored blend of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and IFS, I adapt each session to meet your unique needs.
Hi, my name is Paula. Taking the first step toward support can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. As a mental health clinician, I specialise in working with individuals aged 12 and over, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges (social, family, partners), stress, and sleep disturbances.
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck. They may be navigating trauma, family conflict, life transitions, or cultural pressures. Some struggle with stress, low mood, or relationship challenges that impact daily life. They are seeking a safe, supportive space where they can feel heard and understood. Their goal is to gain clarity, build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and feel more confident and in control. They want practical strategies and lasting change, not just temporary relief
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck. They may be navigating trauma, family conflict, life transitions, or cultural pressures. Some struggle with stress, low mood, or relationship challenges that impact daily life. They are seeking a safe, supportive space where they can feel heard and understood. Their goal is to gain clarity, build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and feel more confident and in control. They want practical strategies and lasting change, not just temporary relief
Support for Life’s Challenges
At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
Support for Life’s Challenges
At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re constantly holding it together for everyone else. Many people I work with feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, disconnected from those they love, or weighed down by past experiences or trauma.
I’m Bethanie, a social worker based in Camden, South West Sydney. I offer a warm, supportive space where you don’t have to explain or minimise how hard things feel. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and work toward feeling calmer, more connected and more like yourself again.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re constantly holding it together for everyone else. Many people I work with feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, disconnected from those they love, or weighed down by past experiences or trauma.
I’m Bethanie, a social worker based in Camden, South West Sydney. I offer a warm, supportive space where you don’t have to explain or minimise how hard things feel. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and work toward feeling calmer, more connected and more like yourself again.
Song's therapeutic modalities tend to lean towards Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and EMDR, which are all experiential therapies designed to address the underlying patterns, process experiences and explore emotional wounds that may be driving current difficulties.
Song is a Sydney based Clinical Psychologist who works with adult clients through telehealth. She has experience supporting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and with varying levels of complexity. Song works with clients experiencing difficulties around Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), Childhood Issues, Chronic Health Conditions, Anxiety, Stress and Mood Disorders.
Song's therapeutic modalities tend to lean towards Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and EMDR, which are all experiential therapies designed to address the underlying patterns, process experiences and explore emotional wounds that may be driving current difficulties.
Song is a Sydney based Clinical Psychologist who works with adult clients through telehealth. She has experience supporting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and with varying levels of complexity. Song works with clients experiencing difficulties around Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), Childhood Issues, Chronic Health Conditions, Anxiety, Stress and Mood Disorders.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing evidence-based and individually tailored therapy. I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, attachment-based therapies and more. I work across the age range in treating a wide variety of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, oppositional behaviour, and much more.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing evidence-based and individually tailored therapy. I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, attachment-based therapies and more. I work across the age range in treating a wide variety of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, oppositional behaviour, and much more.
I start with building the base work using client centred counselling, hearing your story of late, getting a sense of who you are - I use a psychodymanic approach that looks at your upbringing, relationships with parents and partners, often finding the partterns that may be keeping you stuck - I aslo use parts work with IFS and CBT when appropriate for clients.
If you’re looking for some who knows the go with culture, religion and family life in the middle of that, then you and I are going to be a great fit! I’m a trauma informed psychotherapist with a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I understand a lot of our problems are political in nature and I understand the nature of family dynamics’s of those from an ethnic background. I’m here to be with you as you find out more about yourself, and your relationships that surround you.
I start with building the base work using client centred counselling, hearing your story of late, getting a sense of who you are - I use a psychodymanic approach that looks at your upbringing, relationships with parents and partners, often finding the partterns that may be keeping you stuck - I aslo use parts work with IFS and CBT when appropriate for clients.
If you’re looking for some who knows the go with culture, religion and family life in the middle of that, then you and I are going to be a great fit! I’m a trauma informed psychotherapist with a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I understand a lot of our problems are political in nature and I understand the nature of family dynamics’s of those from an ethnic background. I’m here to be with you as you find out more about yourself, and your relationships that surround you.
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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.
You're a busy, highly achieving professional and you're getting tired. Possibly burning out. You're feeling more negative these days and you're struggling sometimes to bring your usual 'A game' to what you do. You've tried holidays, 'self care' and self-help, but nothing seems to do much to move you out of the gloom. You feel stuck. And you're worried, because this can't continue. You want to get your mojo back, continue to achieve greatly, and make a positive difference. Joyfully. Your work matters, and you want to be all you can be. You want to thrive. But how do you even begin to get back to who you truly are?
You're a busy, highly achieving professional and you're getting tired. Possibly burning out. You're feeling more negative these days and you're struggling sometimes to bring your usual 'A game' to what you do. You've tried holidays, 'self care' and self-help, but nothing seems to do much to move you out of the gloom. You feel stuck. And you're worried, because this can't continue. You want to get your mojo back, continue to achieve greatly, and make a positive difference. Joyfully. Your work matters, and you want to be all you can be. You want to thrive. But how do you even begin to get back to who you truly are?
“I’d love to help you develop a supportive, kind and caring relationship with yourself, and secure and fulfilling relationships with others. Working with you to understand why you respond to the world like you do, what really matters to you, and supporting behaviour that back up your ambitions is my jam. We all face challenges in how we relate to ourselves and the world. I believe developing a sense of psychological safety and flexibility, and nurturing emotional intelligence and agility are key to recovering, striving and thriving in all parts of your life”
“I’d love to help you develop a supportive, kind and caring relationship with yourself, and secure and fulfilling relationships with others. Working with you to understand why you respond to the world like you do, what really matters to you, and supporting behaviour that back up your ambitions is my jam. We all face challenges in how we relate to ourselves and the world. I believe developing a sense of psychological safety and flexibility, and nurturing emotional intelligence and agility are key to recovering, striving and thriving in all parts of your life”
Modern life can be daunting. You may be worried about the future, experiencing chronic pain, or troubled by a difficult relationship. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, stuck, or in a constant low mood. There might be frequent arguments, a sense of impending doom, or an inability to enjoy life. Seeking help is hard and you may be uncertain how to proceed. Here is a good place to start. I focus on the mental health implications of issues like chronic pain, climate change, relationships, and aging. I provide personalised therapy to relieve anxiety, reduce pain, restore relationships, and improve wellbeing.
Modern life can be daunting. You may be worried about the future, experiencing chronic pain, or troubled by a difficult relationship. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, stuck, or in a constant low mood. There might be frequent arguments, a sense of impending doom, or an inability to enjoy life. Seeking help is hard and you may be uncertain how to proceed. Here is a good place to start. I focus on the mental health implications of issues like chronic pain, climate change, relationships, and aging. I provide personalised therapy to relieve anxiety, reduce pain, restore relationships, and improve wellbeing.
I provide a calming, safe and compassionate space for you to feel heard and to express your authentic self. Through openness and curiosity I work with you to explore and understand the underlying causes of your struggles and empower you to overcome patterns that are getting in the way of your wellbeing. I support you to build a deeper connection with yourself and your needs, and move forward in your life with a greater sense of resilience, purpose, and fulfilment.
I provide a calming, safe and compassionate space for you to feel heard and to express your authentic self. Through openness and curiosity I work with you to explore and understand the underlying causes of your struggles and empower you to overcome patterns that are getting in the way of your wellbeing. I support you to build a deeper connection with yourself and your needs, and move forward in your life with a greater sense of resilience, purpose, and fulfilment.
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
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
I work with Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Narrative Therapy, arts-based practices, and imagery work, combining these creative approaches together with CBT, ACT, Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Weekends and after hours sessions now available – Hey there! I’m so glad you found me here. My name is Megan Buys and I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I am the founder of Finding Space: a therapy practice which blends both creative and empowering modalities for those seeking guidance, excitement, and deep care, where I see adults, teenagers/adolescents, couples, and therapists seeking support. I have completed a Master of Counselling, with registration through PACFA. I am also a PhD candidate, a writer, an academic, a university teacher, a yogi, a tea-drinker, and an ocean-lover.
I work with Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Narrative Therapy, arts-based practices, and imagery work, combining these creative approaches together with CBT, ACT, Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Weekends and after hours sessions now available – Hey there! I’m so glad you found me here. My name is Megan Buys and I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I am the founder of Finding Space: a therapy practice which blends both creative and empowering modalities for those seeking guidance, excitement, and deep care, where I see adults, teenagers/adolescents, couples, and therapists seeking support. I have completed a Master of Counselling, with registration through PACFA. I am also a PhD candidate, a writer, an academic, a university teacher, a yogi, a tea-drinker, and an ocean-lover.
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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.