Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Neutral Bay, NSW
Whether you are seeking counselling/therapy for the first time, or you are a veteran on this journey, I welcome you, all of you, with an open mind and open heart. Often making the decision to seek support is a crucial step towards healing and sustainable change.
Whether you are seeking counselling/therapy for the first time, or you are a veteran on this journey, I welcome you, all of you, with an open mind and open heart. Often making the decision to seek support is a crucial step towards healing and sustainable change.
You’ll be supported in navigating major life changes that may have left you feeling uncertain, disconnected, or challenged in your sense of self. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, pregnancy or postnatal issues, motherhood, or other life shifts, therapy can help you reconnect with who you are and move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore how past experiences and childhood patterns have shaped your adult life, gaining insight, understanding, and tools to live more fully. I work to create a safe, embodied and client-led space for growth at my private practice in Neutral Bay.
You’ll be supported in navigating major life changes that may have left you feeling uncertain, disconnected, or challenged in your sense of self. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, pregnancy or postnatal issues, motherhood, or other life shifts, therapy can help you reconnect with who you are and move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore how past experiences and childhood patterns have shaped your adult life, gaining insight, understanding, and tools to live more fully. I work to create a safe, embodied and client-led space for growth at my private practice in Neutral Bay.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience working with adults and couples using attachment-informed and trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR Therapy. Whether you’re seeking emotional support, assessment and diagnosis, or research-backed ways to heal past wounds, break reactive patterns, and create lasting change, I’m here to help.
My aim is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, understood, and empowered to make meaningful progress on your healing journey.
I am an Accredited Practitioner (EMDR Association of Australia) and Psychology Board (PsyBA) Approved Supervisor.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience working with adults and couples using attachment-informed and trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR Therapy. Whether you’re seeking emotional support, assessment and diagnosis, or research-backed ways to heal past wounds, break reactive patterns, and create lasting change, I’m here to help.
My aim is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, understood, and empowered to make meaningful progress on your healing journey.
I am an Accredited Practitioner (EMDR Association of Australia) and Psychology Board (PsyBA) Approved Supervisor.
My primary approach is Internal Family Systems therapy, supported by Metacognitive Therapy, ACT, Jungian-informed work, and hypnosis when appropriate.
You can book a free 30-minute consultation with me from the start. I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change. I also work with couples who want to reconnect, reduce conflict, and understand the patterns that keep them apart. I have specific experience in perinatal and postnatal depression. Many of my clients are insightful and self aware, yet still feel stuck inside their own responses.
I offer 30 minutes rather than the usual 15, so you have enough time to gain clarity and decide whether working together feels right.
My primary approach is Internal Family Systems therapy, supported by Metacognitive Therapy, ACT, Jungian-informed work, and hypnosis when appropriate.
You can book a free 30-minute consultation with me from the start. I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change. I also work with couples who want to reconnect, reduce conflict, and understand the patterns that keep them apart. I have specific experience in perinatal and postnatal depression. Many of my clients are insightful and self aware, yet still feel stuck inside their own responses.
I offer 30 minutes rather than the usual 15, so you have enough time to gain clarity and decide whether working together feels right.
For many clients, I incorporate attachment-based, Internal Family Systems and trauma-informed approaches.
I help people understand how difficult or painful relationship experiences shape connection, trust, boundaries and self-worth. You may find yourself overthinking relationships, people pleasing, struggling to trust, fearing rejection or feeling lonely, anxious or not good enough. You may notice yourself reacting in ways you don't fully understand, or finding yourself caught in patterns that seem to repeat. These patterns can show up with partners, family, friendships, work, dating or parenting.
For many clients, I incorporate attachment-based, Internal Family Systems and trauma-informed approaches.
I help people understand how difficult or painful relationship experiences shape connection, trust, boundaries and self-worth. You may find yourself overthinking relationships, people pleasing, struggling to trust, fearing rejection or feeling lonely, anxious or not good enough. You may notice yourself reacting in ways you don't fully understand, or finding yourself caught in patterns that seem to repeat. These patterns can show up with partners, family, friendships, work, dating or parenting.
Trauma-trained therapist with a BA (Hons) in Sociology & Social Psychology and Diploma in Counselling. Passionate about supporting clients through Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relational Challenges and Low Self Worth.
Trauma-trained therapist with a BA (Hons) in Sociology & Social Psychology and Diploma in Counselling. Passionate about supporting clients through Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relational Challenges and Low Self Worth.
I am a warm, pragmatic and strengths-based psychologist, whose goal is to build long-lasting, healthy change in your life. My aim is for you to walk away from sessions with actionable goals and a better understanding of yourself, feeling empowered to use a personalised toolbox of strategies to facilitate this long-lasting change. I am passionate about tailoring therapy to your specific needs. I have a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology.
I am a warm, pragmatic and strengths-based psychologist, whose goal is to build long-lasting, healthy change in your life. My aim is for you to walk away from sessions with actionable goals and a better understanding of yourself, feeling empowered to use a personalised toolbox of strategies to facilitate this long-lasting change. I am passionate about tailoring therapy to your specific needs. I have a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology.
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I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
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I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
I have an approach to treating addiction and trauma through the lens of attachment, utilising inner child work and internal family systems in my therapeutic style.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
I have an approach to treating addiction and trauma through the lens of attachment, utilising inner child work and internal family systems in my therapeutic style.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by juggling all the demands of your busy life and you're constantly checking if you're enough to meet your own high standards or the expectations of others, then you're in the right place. No doubt you're starting to feel exhausted by the stress and anxiety that is building up inside you and you may have even adopted some unhelpful habits to help you cope.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by juggling all the demands of your busy life and you're constantly checking if you're enough to meet your own high standards or the expectations of others, then you're in the right place. No doubt you're starting to feel exhausted by the stress and anxiety that is building up inside you and you may have even adopted some unhelpful habits to help you cope.
My holistic approach to therapy blends diverse modalities, including Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, attachment theory, mindfulness and more.
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
My holistic approach to therapy blends diverse modalities, including Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, attachment theory, mindfulness and more.
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
Yvonne works with families, couples and individuals, to help them unlock the skills and insight they need to more meaningfully connect with themselves and in their relationships. She has a rich and diverse background in both the legal and health professions and is passionate about mental health, mediation and wellbeing. Her strength as a therapist comes down to an ability to be completely present with people, hear their story and travel with them on their journey to clarity and stronger connection. Yvonne believes that it's a great privilege to work with people to navigate the challenges of relating to those who mean the most to us.
Yvonne works with families, couples and individuals, to help them unlock the skills and insight they need to more meaningfully connect with themselves and in their relationships. She has a rich and diverse background in both the legal and health professions and is passionate about mental health, mediation and wellbeing. Her strength as a therapist comes down to an ability to be completely present with people, hear their story and travel with them on their journey to clarity and stronger connection. Yvonne believes that it's a great privilege to work with people to navigate the challenges of relating to those who mean the most to us.
Underpinning a client-centred approach, I bring to my work extensive training in mindfulness strategies and relaxation techniques to help clients reduce stress and alleviate anxiety and depression. My approach favours the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) encouraging people to reach their full potential and live according to their values. The principles of both DBT and ACT work together to help clients manage painful thoughts and feelings and support them in resolving issues around drug and alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, and loss.
Underpinning a client-centred approach, I bring to my work extensive training in mindfulness strategies and relaxation techniques to help clients reduce stress and alleviate anxiety and depression. My approach favours the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) encouraging people to reach their full potential and live according to their values. The principles of both DBT and ACT work together to help clients manage painful thoughts and feelings and support them in resolving issues around drug and alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, and loss.
Rebecca Higgins (Bec) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and EMDR Consultant, and the Clinical Director of The Radiant Group. She knows how deeply disorienting it can be when trauma, addiction, or relationship pain disrupts your sense of safety, identity, and connection. With warmth, steadiness, and genuine care, Rebecca creates a supportive space where you can feel understood and move toward clarity, healing, and renewed confidence, with access to focused intensive programs, individually tailored case conceptualisation, and affirming support for neurodivergent clients.
Rebecca Higgins (Bec) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and EMDR Consultant, and the Clinical Director of The Radiant Group. She knows how deeply disorienting it can be when trauma, addiction, or relationship pain disrupts your sense of safety, identity, and connection. With warmth, steadiness, and genuine care, Rebecca creates a supportive space where you can feel understood and move toward clarity, healing, and renewed confidence, with access to focused intensive programs, individually tailored case conceptualisation, and affirming support for neurodivergent clients.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help you understand the protective strategies that became necessary to help you cope.
When you've spent so long trying to keep the peace or make sense of someone else's behaviour, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. You may be navigating a relationship shaped by narcissistic traits, recovering from domestic/family violence, or managing family conflict that has left you questioning your reality. Our work together isn't about labelling or diagnosing the people in your life. Rather, making sense of what you've lived through and how it has shaped the way you see yourself and your relationships. Together, we'll gently untangle patterns like self-doubt, people pleasing, and hypervigilance with curiosity and compassion.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) to help you understand the protective strategies that became necessary to help you cope.
When you've spent so long trying to keep the peace or make sense of someone else's behaviour, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. You may be navigating a relationship shaped by narcissistic traits, recovering from domestic/family violence, or managing family conflict that has left you questioning your reality. Our work together isn't about labelling or diagnosing the people in your life. Rather, making sense of what you've lived through and how it has shaped the way you see yourself and your relationships. Together, we'll gently untangle patterns like self-doubt, people pleasing, and hypervigilance with curiosity and compassion.
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Are you seeking guidance and support on your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you dealing with fears, challenges, and anxieties, as well as trauma, shame, and abandonment issues? Open to exploring your authentic self, do you value feeling seen, heard, and acknowledged in sessions? Are you committed to actively participating in talk therapy, delving into your childhood attachments and past experiences to gain deeper understanding? Do you prioritize your emotional well-being and are willing to engage in a safe and confidential therapeutic environment to address your needs and foster personal growth?
Are you seeking guidance and support on your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you dealing with fears, challenges, and anxieties, as well as trauma, shame, and abandonment issues? Open to exploring your authentic self, do you value feeling seen, heard, and acknowledged in sessions? Are you committed to actively participating in talk therapy, delving into your childhood attachments and past experiences to gain deeper understanding? Do you prioritize your emotional well-being and are willing to engage in a safe and confidential therapeutic environment to address your needs and foster personal growth?
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.
We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment by fostering an atmosphere where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment by fostering an atmosphere where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
The main modalities I use are schema therapy, Hakomi-based somatic psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems.
Are you feeling out of touch with your truest self? Do you feel like you've achieved your goals in career or relationships but somehow still struggle with chronic burnout, relationship patterns that repeat, or a lingering sense of unmet spiritual hunger. Often my clients have done a lot of self-improvement, read the books and tried conventional methods, but these haven't touched the core of the issue. I especially work with people with chronic health issues: unexplained fatigue, autoimmune conditions, weight issues or chronic pain.
The main modalities I use are schema therapy, Hakomi-based somatic psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems.
Are you feeling out of touch with your truest self? Do you feel like you've achieved your goals in career or relationships but somehow still struggle with chronic burnout, relationship patterns that repeat, or a lingering sense of unmet spiritual hunger. Often my clients have done a lot of self-improvement, read the books and tried conventional methods, but these haven't touched the core of the issue. I especially work with people with chronic health issues: unexplained fatigue, autoimmune conditions, weight issues or chronic pain.
Welcome to Celtic Counselling Care. My name is Carmel and I have had the tremendous privilege of working as a counsellor for 29 years. My clients have been my greatest teachers and the cumulative learning I have gained from them has helped shape my philosophical beliefs around therapeutic healing and growth. The name "Celtic Counselling Care" is a tribute to my Irish Celtic heritage and reflects my deep affiliation with Celtic spirituality and its ancient wisdom. I place high importance on having healthy connections with one another, the natural world and the transpersonal aspects of life.
Welcome to Celtic Counselling Care. My name is Carmel and I have had the tremendous privilege of working as a counsellor for 29 years. My clients have been my greatest teachers and the cumulative learning I have gained from them has helped shape my philosophical beliefs around therapeutic healing and growth. The name "Celtic Counselling Care" is a tribute to my Irish Celtic heritage and reflects my deep affiliation with Celtic spirituality and its ancient wisdom. I place high importance on having healthy connections with one another, the natural world and the transpersonal aspects of life.
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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.