Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Malabar, NSW
Using IFS, EMDR, somatic and attachment-based therapy, I help you understand these patterns, heal the wounds beneath them and build greater security within yourself and your relationships.
As the author of Heal Your Anxious Attachment, I bring specialist expertise in attachment and trauma. Together, we explore the wounds and protective patterns underlying anxiety, withdrawal and emotional overwhelm. I integrate psychotherapy, somatic work and, where appropriate, energy healing to help you build greater security and choice.
Using IFS, EMDR, somatic and attachment-based therapy, I help you understand these patterns, heal the wounds beneath them and build greater security within yourself and your relationships.
As the author of Heal Your Anxious Attachment, I bring specialist expertise in attachment and trauma. Together, we explore the wounds and protective patterns underlying anxiety, withdrawal and emotional overwhelm. I integrate psychotherapy, somatic work and, where appropriate, energy healing to help you build greater security and choice.
My practices are in Bondi Junction, Malabar & Yajilarra Healing Retreat in Rainbow Flat. A range of therapy models are used depending on my client's needs. From intensive 5 day EMDR Trauma Healing Retreats, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, or regular Counselling & Psychotherapy models. I provide flexibility for client's who want short term help around a particular issue or those who prefer a longer term psychotherapy focus. I strive to support clients in living the best life they have imagined. Helping them to heal, recognise their strengths, connect to their authentic selves, empowering them to truly listen & trust themselves.
My practices are in Bondi Junction, Malabar & Yajilarra Healing Retreat in Rainbow Flat. A range of therapy models are used depending on my client's needs. From intensive 5 day EMDR Trauma Healing Retreats, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, or regular Counselling & Psychotherapy models. I provide flexibility for client's who want short term help around a particular issue or those who prefer a longer term psychotherapy focus. I strive to support clients in living the best life they have imagined. Helping them to heal, recognise their strengths, connect to their authentic selves, empowering them to truly listen & trust themselves.
You are looking for a caring and professional counsellor/psychotherapist to listen compassionately to your concerns, validate your feelings and empathise with your challenges. Working together, we can collaboratively discover how best to fulfil your potential and live your best life. You might be struggling with overwhelming changes, such as grief and loss or life-stage transitions. Or you might be feeling stuck with behaviours that have outlived their usefulness. As Jung said, 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.' Self-awareness brings the freedom of making new choices.
You are looking for a caring and professional counsellor/psychotherapist to listen compassionately to your concerns, validate your feelings and empathise with your challenges. Working together, we can collaboratively discover how best to fulfil your potential and live your best life. You might be struggling with overwhelming changes, such as grief and loss or life-stage transitions. Or you might be feeling stuck with behaviours that have outlived their usefulness. As Jung said, 'Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.' Self-awareness brings the freedom of making new choices.
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- My therapy clients are often in their 20s and 30s, navigating a period of reflection or change. They’ve started noticing patterns in their relationships, emotions, or behaviours that keep repeating and causing distress or unwanted outcomes. They want to understand why these patterns happen and how to change them. Some are facing major life transitions—such as a breakup, becoming a parent, or exploring their identity—while others simply feel ready to build deeper self-awareness and create lasting change.
NOT accepting new clients! - Comprehensive adult autism/ADHD assessment, report, and ongoing coaching. Call/email to enquire! -
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- My therapy clients are often in their 20s and 30s, navigating a period of reflection or change. They’ve started noticing patterns in their relationships, emotions, or behaviours that keep repeating and causing distress or unwanted outcomes. They want to understand why these patterns happen and how to change them. Some are facing major life transitions—such as a breakup, becoming a parent, or exploring their identity—while others simply feel ready to build deeper self-awareness and create lasting change.
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Louise is a Medicare registered practitioner with an empathetic and holistic approach to treatment. This approach includes assisting people to clarify what matters most through reflection and open self expression She has a keen interest in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, loss/grief, adjustment issues and childhood trauma. She also has experience working with couples and conflict resolution. Louise currently has an office in Windsor, NSW where she facilitates groups in perinatal mental health and trauma processing. She uses an eclectic approach to treatment using client focused therapeutic interventions.
Louise is a Medicare registered practitioner with an empathetic and holistic approach to treatment. This approach includes assisting people to clarify what matters most through reflection and open self expression She has a keen interest in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, loss/grief, adjustment issues and childhood trauma. She also has experience working with couples and conflict resolution. Louise currently has an office in Windsor, NSW where she facilitates groups in perinatal mental health and trauma processing. She uses an eclectic approach to treatment using client focused therapeutic interventions.
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.
Petra is a Registered Counsellor with almost 10 years of experience supporting individuals across a variety of counselling settings. She provides a safe, confidential, and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges.
Petra values each client’s individuality and takes a person-centred approach, working alongside them to uncover the roots of their struggles, develop practical coping strategies, and support their journey with resilience and hope.
Petra is a Registered Counsellor with almost 10 years of experience supporting individuals across a variety of counselling settings. She provides a safe, confidential, and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges.
Petra values each client’s individuality and takes a person-centred approach, working alongside them to uncover the roots of their struggles, develop practical coping strategies, and support their journey with resilience and hope.
Child, Adolescent, Adult psychology services. Those seeking individual growth, unresolved childhood traumas, assistance with separating inherited identity from chosen identity with consideration of religious, cultural, value and political views, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioural programs/intervention, worker‘s compensation, motor vehicle accidents, relationship issues, medicolegal reports
Child, Adolescent, Adult psychology services. Those seeking individual growth, unresolved childhood traumas, assistance with separating inherited identity from chosen identity with consideration of religious, cultural, value and political views, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioural programs/intervention, worker‘s compensation, motor vehicle accidents, relationship issues, medicolegal reports
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? You don’t have to go through it alone? I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to help them break free from patterns keeping them stuck. Using a systems lens and psychodynamic approach, I focus on fostering relational self-awareness and helping clients create meaningful, long-lasting change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique journey toward growth and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? You don’t have to go through it alone? I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to help them break free from patterns keeping them stuck. Using a systems lens and psychodynamic approach, I focus on fostering relational self-awareness and helping clients create meaningful, long-lasting change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique journey toward growth and healing.
My approach is multicultural, trauma-informed, person-centred practice with Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy.
I warmly invite anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, stuck, hurt, disconnected from themselves, or carrying emotional wounds from the past. You may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, or simply wanting to understand yourself on a deeper level. I offer a safe and compassionate space where we can explore what you are going through and navigate these challenges together.
My approach is multicultural, trauma-informed, person-centred practice with Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy.
I warmly invite anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, stuck, hurt, disconnected from themselves, or carrying emotional wounds from the past. You may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, or simply wanting to understand yourself on a deeper level. I offer a safe and compassionate space where we can explore what you are going through and navigate these challenges together.
You deserve a therapy space where you don't have to explain the basics of your identity or relationship structure. Hi, I'm Eleonora (she/they), an LGBTIQA+ and ENM/Poly affirming relationships counsellor. I help individuals and partners break cycles of unproductive communication, and cultivate a deeper, happier sense of identity and connection.
You deserve a therapy space where you don't have to explain the basics of your identity or relationship structure. Hi, I'm Eleonora (she/they), an LGBTIQA+ and ENM/Poly affirming relationships counsellor. I help individuals and partners break cycles of unproductive communication, and cultivate a deeper, happier sense of identity and connection.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, emotional outbursts, sex/relationship problems, sexuality or any kind of trauma, I’m the right therapist for you.
Together we can lower your anxiety, change unhealthy habits, improve your relationship, regulate your emotions, process trauma and discover your strengths.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, emotional outbursts, sex/relationship problems, sexuality or any kind of trauma, I’m the right therapist for you.
Together we can lower your anxiety, change unhealthy habits, improve your relationship, regulate your emotions, process trauma and discover your strengths.
Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
I created The Ignite Practice as a warm, welcoming space where you can feel truly seen, heard and accepted. I believe everyone deserves someone in their corner—someone who listens without judgement and isn’t afraid of the hard conversations. My approach is compassionate, honest and person-centred, shaped by experience across mental health, trauma, crisis, disability, children and families. I bring both professional training and lived experience of resilience and healing to my work. I believe getting to know yourself can be one of life’s greatest adventures.
I created The Ignite Practice as a warm, welcoming space where you can feel truly seen, heard and accepted. I believe everyone deserves someone in their corner—someone who listens without judgement and isn’t afraid of the hard conversations. My approach is compassionate, honest and person-centred, shaped by experience across mental health, trauma, crisis, disability, children and families. I bring both professional training and lived experience of resilience and healing to my work. I believe getting to know yourself can be one of life’s greatest adventures.
I specialize in trauma and relational treatment, offering an integrative blend of depth-oriented Psychodynamic therapy and transformative "parts work" ( IFS & Ego States).
Are you navigating the exhausting aftermath of trauma and relational wounds? You might feel caught in repeating relationship patterns or trapped by a persistent inner conflict—where one part of you wants to move forward, but another feels frozen in past hurts.
I help you move forward by honoring every aspect of your story. Grounded in compassion and non-judgment, we explore root causes while actively building your inner core. Together, we safely process the past, transform your relationship with yourself, and break the cycles holding you back.
I specialize in trauma and relational treatment, offering an integrative blend of depth-oriented Psychodynamic therapy and transformative "parts work" ( IFS & Ego States).
Are you navigating the exhausting aftermath of trauma and relational wounds? You might feel caught in repeating relationship patterns or trapped by a persistent inner conflict—where one part of you wants to move forward, but another feels frozen in past hurts.
I help you move forward by honoring every aspect of your story. Grounded in compassion and non-judgment, we explore root causes while actively building your inner core. Together, we safely process the past, transform your relationship with yourself, and break the cycles holding you back.
Offering telehealth individual sessions to adolescents and adults of all walks of life. My practice is rooted in the belief that counselling should be comfortable and collaborative. I hope to provide each client with a safe and non-judgemental space to empower people in their journeys.
Specialising in women’s counselling, youth wellbeing, substance use and social/ emotional stressors, I provide clients an individualised approach so they can get the most out of their sessions. Each session is client led and grounded in empathy and compassion.
Offering telehealth individual sessions to adolescents and adults of all walks of life. My practice is rooted in the belief that counselling should be comfortable and collaborative. I hope to provide each client with a safe and non-judgemental space to empower people in their journeys.
Specialising in women’s counselling, youth wellbeing, substance use and social/ emotional stressors, I provide clients an individualised approach so they can get the most out of their sessions. Each session is client led and grounded in empathy and compassion.
I incorporate Circle of Security, Gottman & IFS as well as a range of other attachment and trauma informed practices.
Trauma is healed using safe somatic trauma therapies. Never too late to recover. Highly skilled effective trauma therapy is essential. You'll feel safe & valued finding no blaming or shaming. Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable. I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief. Positive change occurs from the first session. There is nothing wrong with you -you just have trauma impacts- not your fault & fixable. You'll find me compassionate, curious & calm.
I incorporate Circle of Security, Gottman & IFS as well as a range of other attachment and trauma informed practices.
Trauma is healed using safe somatic trauma therapies. Never too late to recover. Highly skilled effective trauma therapy is essential. You'll feel safe & valued finding no blaming or shaming. Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable. I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief. Positive change occurs from the first session. There is nothing wrong with you -you just have trauma impacts- not your fault & fixable. You'll find me compassionate, curious & calm.
As humans, we will all go through challenging times and need support. Therapeutically, I work to assist the brain and body cope with trauma, challenging emotions and life experiences. I aim to sensitively attune to each person and look to work together to address your concerns. I humanise lived experiences and see the relevance of how our social and cultural context can shape our mood, mental health and recovery. I have special interest and experience working with people who have had a difficult childhood and those affected by trauma including sexual, physical, emotional, psychological & domestic abuse.
As humans, we will all go through challenging times and need support. Therapeutically, I work to assist the brain and body cope with trauma, challenging emotions and life experiences. I aim to sensitively attune to each person and look to work together to address your concerns. I humanise lived experiences and see the relevance of how our social and cultural context can shape our mood, mental health and recovery. I have special interest and experience working with people who have had a difficult childhood and those affected by trauma including sexual, physical, emotional, psychological & domestic abuse.
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.
With compassion, curiosity and deep listening, we will work collaboratively to explore areas of concern within a safe and non-judgmental space that fosters trust, reflection, learning, and growth. My client-centered approach means that I will meet you exactly where you are at. Holding the view that you are the master of your experiences, my role is to lightly guide and support you in your journey using evidence-based interventions, as your equal.
With compassion, curiosity and deep listening, we will work collaboratively to explore areas of concern within a safe and non-judgmental space that fosters trust, reflection, learning, and growth. My client-centered approach means that I will meet you exactly where you are at. Holding the view that you are the master of your experiences, my role is to lightly guide and support you in your journey using evidence-based interventions, as your equal.
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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.