Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Palm Beach, NSW
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
If you are facing relationship struggles like infidelity, lack of emotional connection, or communication issues email me now.
I can support you to understand your behaviour, break unhealthy patterns, and create a better relationship for you and your partner.
If you are facing relationship struggles like infidelity, lack of emotional connection, or communication issues email me now.
I can support you to understand your behaviour, break unhealthy patterns, and create a better relationship for you and your partner.
As your counsellor, I work with you to meet the challenges in your life as you experience them. In a safe, caring space you are free to express your feelings, be heard and understood: where you can honestly explore your concerns. Together, we can clarify what kind of life you want to live, recognise your strengths and resources, discover your options, increase your self-awareness, and develop strategies to help you live your life the way you choose. My background in the performing arts has given me an appreciation of the incredible diversity in perspectives and choices we make as individuals, and to truly value the human spirit.
As your counsellor, I work with you to meet the challenges in your life as you experience them. In a safe, caring space you are free to express your feelings, be heard and understood: where you can honestly explore your concerns. Together, we can clarify what kind of life you want to live, recognise your strengths and resources, discover your options, increase your self-awareness, and develop strategies to help you live your life the way you choose. My background in the performing arts has given me an appreciation of the incredible diversity in perspectives and choices we make as individuals, and to truly value the human spirit.
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Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Do you feel exhausted trying to fit into a world that feels it wasn’t designed for you? Perhaps you’ve been told you’re "too sensitive" or you’re newly diagnosed as autistic or ADHD and searching for a psychologist who truly gets it. I’m a warm, compassionate psychologist with lived neurodivergent experience, offering neuroaffirming telehealth therapy across Australia. I specialise in neurodivergence and trauma, supporting adults through autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, and complex trauma. Whatever you're navigating, my goal is to help you build a life that feels genuinely
yours. I currently have immediate availability.
Do you feel exhausted trying to fit into a world that feels it wasn’t designed for you? Perhaps you’ve been told you’re "too sensitive" or you’re newly diagnosed as autistic or ADHD and searching for a psychologist who truly gets it. I’m a warm, compassionate psychologist with lived neurodivergent experience, offering neuroaffirming telehealth therapy across Australia. I specialise in neurodivergence and trauma, supporting adults through autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, and complex trauma. Whatever you're navigating, my goal is to help you build a life that feels genuinely
yours. I currently have immediate availability.
At Mickeli Therapy, I work alongside individuals and couples to gently make sense of their experiences, untangle relational patterns, and create space for meaningful healing and growth.
At Mickeli Therapy, I work alongside individuals and couples to gently make sense of their experiences, untangle relational patterns, and create space for meaningful healing and growth.
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling and trying to understand themselves deeply in order to change. They’re searching for a safe, compassionate space to understand their reactions - reactions that they don't like or feel ashamed sometimes. They need evidence‑based, neuroscience‑informed support to regulate their nervous system, reconnect with their inner parts, and rebuild trust in themselves. Their goal is to move from pain and reactivity to intentional living—reclaiming their narrative and experiencing deeper connection and purpose. They are open to somatic work, not only cognitive therapy.
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling and trying to understand themselves deeply in order to change. They’re searching for a safe, compassionate space to understand their reactions - reactions that they don't like or feel ashamed sometimes. They need evidence‑based, neuroscience‑informed support to regulate their nervous system, reconnect with their inner parts, and rebuild trust in themselves. Their goal is to move from pain and reactivity to intentional living—reclaiming their narrative and experiencing deeper connection and purpose. They are open to somatic work, not only cognitive therapy.
I help couples, families and individuals seeking to achieve healthy relationships and improved mental health. I specialise in marriage, family counselling, during/post-separation, infidelity, communication and conflict resolution. I also provide individual counselling to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. My work is very solution focused so my clients can achieve fast results. Over the years, I've transitioned from a legal career into counselling/psychology so my clients can expect high ethical standards, high academic competency as well as a modern and fresh approach to relationships and psychotherapy.
I help couples, families and individuals seeking to achieve healthy relationships and improved mental health. I specialise in marriage, family counselling, during/post-separation, infidelity, communication and conflict resolution. I also provide individual counselling to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. My work is very solution focused so my clients can achieve fast results. Over the years, I've transitioned from a legal career into counselling/psychology so my clients can expect high ethical standards, high academic competency as well as a modern and fresh approach to relationships and psychotherapy.
The impact of life experiences and situations can sometimes be unbearable. We can often feel overwhelmed and stuck, wondering “Will this ever end?”. If you resonate with this, you are not alone. Please reach out! There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
The impact of life experiences and situations can sometimes be unbearable. We can often feel overwhelmed and stuck, wondering “Will this ever end?”. If you resonate with this, you are not alone. Please reach out! There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
I am a registered Clinical Supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association and work as a Dementia Counsellor at Dementia Australia. Through my private practice, Find Ur “Self”, I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), mixed with other modalities to support clients in reconnecting with their inner self and understanding the patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we explore how these elements interact in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. My approach is compassionate, respectful, and centred on genuinely understanding your experience.
I am a registered Clinical Supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association and work as a Dementia Counsellor at Dementia Australia. Through my private practice, Find Ur “Self”, I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), mixed with other modalities to support clients in reconnecting with their inner self and understanding the patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we explore how these elements interact in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. My approach is compassionate, respectful, and centred on genuinely understanding your experience.
I am a compassionate counsellor dedicated to assist in a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationships difficulties, grief, trauma, gender identity and more. I work from a solution-focused approach, helping clients identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and create practical steps toward change. I integrate mindfulness throughout my practice, supporting clients to build awareness, regulate emotions, and develop compassion. I am dedicated to providing affordable counselling.
I am a compassionate counsellor dedicated to assist in a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationships difficulties, grief, trauma, gender identity and more. I work from a solution-focused approach, helping clients identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and create practical steps toward change. I integrate mindfulness throughout my practice, supporting clients to build awareness, regulate emotions, and develop compassion. I am dedicated to providing affordable counselling.
Meg is a clinical psychotherapist, somatic experiencing practitioner, and equine therapist. She is experienced in supporting individuals who have experienced developmental and complex trauma, family violence, and sexual assault. In addition, Meg works with clients navigating neurodiversity, and a range of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and grief. He work weaves together talk therapy, body-based (somatic) approaches and healing through nature to support growth from the inside out. Meg's approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and guided by principles of compassion, curiosity, and empowerment.
Meg is a clinical psychotherapist, somatic experiencing practitioner, and equine therapist. She is experienced in supporting individuals who have experienced developmental and complex trauma, family violence, and sexual assault. In addition, Meg works with clients navigating neurodiversity, and a range of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and grief. He work weaves together talk therapy, body-based (somatic) approaches and healing through nature to support growth from the inside out. Meg's approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and guided by principles of compassion, curiosity, and empowerment.
Alison provides a thoughtful, respectful and caring environment for personal growth, change and well being. Alison’s approach to therapy is based on providing treatment that is tailored to the particular needs, circumstances and personality of her clients. Alison Turner PhD is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, she has many years of experience in private practice where she sees individuals, couples, families and children.
Alison provides a thoughtful, respectful and caring environment for personal growth, change and well being. Alison’s approach to therapy is based on providing treatment that is tailored to the particular needs, circumstances and personality of her clients. Alison Turner PhD is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, she has many years of experience in private practice where she sees individuals, couples, families and children.
I utilise a 'parts' or 'Internal Family Systems' approach to trauma therapy.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced Trauma and Anxiety. Many of my clients have difficulty in managing emotions and personal relationships and may have been diagnosed with Complex Trauma, Dissociative disorders or BPD but people also come to see me for many other reasons as well. Some of the the other concerns that I see clients for on a regular basis include Depression, Anxiety, Relationship concerns and Grief and Loss. I've been around for a while and worked in a diverse range of areas including community mental health, Youth, suicide/self harm programs, sexual assault and LGBTQIA .
I utilise a 'parts' or 'Internal Family Systems' approach to trauma therapy.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced Trauma and Anxiety. Many of my clients have difficulty in managing emotions and personal relationships and may have been diagnosed with Complex Trauma, Dissociative disorders or BPD but people also come to see me for many other reasons as well. Some of the the other concerns that I see clients for on a regular basis include Depression, Anxiety, Relationship concerns and Grief and Loss. I've been around for a while and worked in a diverse range of areas including community mental health, Youth, suicide/self harm programs, sexual assault and LGBTQIA .
I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic trauma therapies, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Attachment therapies, Exposure Therapy and EMDR.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor providing online services. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic trauma therapies, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Attachment therapies, Exposure Therapy and EMDR.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor providing online services. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
I also use Internal Family Systems, EMDR Flash Technique for trauma as well as mindfullness.
Do you feel on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws curve balls at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective by unveiling new insights. It can also bring lasting benefits to your relationships and interactions.
I also use Internal Family Systems, EMDR Flash Technique for trauma as well as mindfullness.
Do you feel on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws curve balls at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective by unveiling new insights. It can also bring lasting benefits to your relationships and interactions.
Christine Zammit is a warm and down-to-earth psychologist who supports adults through a wide range of concerns, including anxiety (generalised, social, and phobias), trauma, relationship issues, workplace stress, depression, and grief. She also has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent clients with strengths-based coaching and tailored psychological support.
Christine Zammit is a warm and down-to-earth psychologist who supports adults through a wide range of concerns, including anxiety (generalised, social, and phobias), trauma, relationship issues, workplace stress, depression, and grief. She also has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent clients with strengths-based coaching and tailored psychological support.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and family constellations.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma. I help people reconnect with their inner strengths and resources, and build a steadier, more grounded relationship with themselves and others.
I also support adults through identity shifts and life transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, becoming a parent, midlife and other periods of change. This also includes working with adults exploring a late-identified or late-diagnosed neurodivergent identity, including ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and family constellations.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma. I help people reconnect with their inner strengths and resources, and build a steadier, more grounded relationship with themselves and others.
I also support adults through identity shifts and life transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, becoming a parent, midlife and other periods of change. This also includes working with adults exploring a late-identified or late-diagnosed neurodivergent identity, including ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.
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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.