Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in The Entrance, NSW
Hello, I'm a Mental Health Social Worker with decades of experience working with people from many different backgrounds and presentations. I have particular expertise in trauma and can offer more than "talk therapy" to get to the root of the damage trauma does to your nervous system and all that flows from that.
Maybe you've spent years feeling misunderstood and judged by others. Maybe you've been going to therapy and somehow no one seems to "get" what you're going through now and in the past. As leading trauma therapist Gabor Mate has said "It all starts with waking up to what our bodies and minds are suppressing".
Hello, I'm a Mental Health Social Worker with decades of experience working with people from many different backgrounds and presentations. I have particular expertise in trauma and can offer more than "talk therapy" to get to the root of the damage trauma does to your nervous system and all that flows from that.
Maybe you've spent years feeling misunderstood and judged by others. Maybe you've been going to therapy and somehow no one seems to "get" what you're going through now and in the past. As leading trauma therapist Gabor Mate has said "It all starts with waking up to what our bodies and minds are suppressing".
With a diverse background and extensive training, I am able to utilize a number of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Brainspotting and Mindfulness, among others modalities.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor and I support people experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, grief, loss, addictions, anger management and more.
I support my clients by working on increased awareness, offering new ways to move forward in a more compassionate, resilient way of living.
We all have shadow parts that run our lives at times, parts we want to push away and shut down, it's working with these parts and getting awareness around them that can create acceptance and real change.
With a diverse background and extensive training, I am able to utilize a number of therapeutic modalities including Gestalt Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Brainspotting and Mindfulness, among others modalities.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor and I support people experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, grief, loss, addictions, anger management and more.
I support my clients by working on increased awareness, offering new ways to move forward in a more compassionate, resilient way of living.
We all have shadow parts that run our lives at times, parts we want to push away and shut down, it's working with these parts and getting awareness around them that can create acceptance and real change.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
I work with individuals, couples and families, across a diverse range of experiences, including relational trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions and parenting. Your story is deeply important to me, as are your values and strengths.
My way of working is relational, trauma informed and integrative. This means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs and experience.
My intention is to provide a safe supportive therapeutic relationship to facilitate reflection and curious exploration. A place where you are seen, heard and understood.
I work with individuals, couples and families, across a diverse range of experiences, including relational trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions and parenting. Your story is deeply important to me, as are your values and strengths.
My way of working is relational, trauma informed and integrative. This means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs and experience.
My intention is to provide a safe supportive therapeutic relationship to facilitate reflection and curious exploration. A place where you are seen, heard and understood.
Life doesn't always go as we plan. We can end up experiencing relationship struggles or abuse, find it difficult to get past grief and loss, find ourselves relying on substances or other addictive behaviours to get by.
We may experience depression or anxiety, or wake up one morning and realise that for whatever reason, things that used to work for us are just not working anymore.
We may feel exhausted or empty or disappointed and not really know why.
Whether you are battling a long term problem or experiencing a new and unexpected struggle, we can support and equip you through empathetic and confidential counselling.
Life doesn't always go as we plan. We can end up experiencing relationship struggles or abuse, find it difficult to get past grief and loss, find ourselves relying on substances or other addictive behaviours to get by.
We may experience depression or anxiety, or wake up one morning and realise that for whatever reason, things that used to work for us are just not working anymore.
We may feel exhausted or empty or disappointed and not really know why.
Whether you are battling a long term problem or experiencing a new and unexpected struggle, we can support and equip you through empathetic and confidential counselling.
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I am an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who specialises in working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space in which to explore the challenges that have brought you to counselling. Together, we will work to understand your experiences, build practical tools for coping, and help you to move forward.
I am an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who specialises in working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space in which to explore the challenges that have brought you to counselling. Together, we will work to understand your experiences, build practical tools for coping, and help you to move forward.
Mahalia Hartas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Tuggerah, NSW 2259
Waitlist for new clients
I use a variety of approaches to compliment each other in your personalised treatment plan and goals including strengths based, trauma informed, suicide prevention, CBT, ACT, IFS, DBT, narrative, and play based approaches.
As a psychologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and improve their mental wellbeing. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I strive to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and working towards their goals.
I use a variety of approaches to compliment each other in your personalised treatment plan and goals including strengths based, trauma informed, suicide prevention, CBT, ACT, IFS, DBT, narrative, and play based approaches.
As a psychologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and improve their mental wellbeing. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I strive to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and working towards their goals.
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
I am open to assisting a range of people with a range of issues within my own experience and training.
I am open to assisting a range of people with a range of issues within my own experience and training.
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.
As a therapist I aim to help clients learn how to honour and understand their resistance and difficulty with life challenges as an outdated coping mechanism which originally was formed to serve as a self-preservation and adaptive function. In facilitating a pathway for change by walking alongside my client creating a safe and supportive environment towards self-awareness and the discovery that you are the expert in your life. My practice is trauma informed with a humanistic person centred approach. I will meet you with compassion , curiosity and connection, working towards your future goals, innate healing, health and happiness.
As a therapist I aim to help clients learn how to honour and understand their resistance and difficulty with life challenges as an outdated coping mechanism which originally was formed to serve as a self-preservation and adaptive function. In facilitating a pathway for change by walking alongside my client creating a safe and supportive environment towards self-awareness and the discovery that you are the expert in your life. My practice is trauma informed with a humanistic person centred approach. I will meet you with compassion , curiosity and connection, working towards your future goals, innate healing, health and happiness.
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.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn, you're not alone. I offer a calm, confidential space to explore what’s going on and what matters most to you. My counselling room is tucked away at the back of my home—a quiet, welcoming place where you can feel safe and supported. I’m especially passionate about working with young adults and bring a warm, relatable approach that helps us connect easily. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward clarity, healing, and hope.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn, you're not alone. I offer a calm, confidential space to explore what’s going on and what matters most to you. My counselling room is tucked away at the back of my home—a quiet, welcoming place where you can feel safe and supported. I’m especially passionate about working with young adults and bring a warm, relatable approach that helps us connect easily. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward clarity, healing, and hope.
I am a Couples Counsellor on Central Coast NSW. My approach is to provide a sense of safety, calm, and support, in a way that facilitates a better relationship for hurting couples who have experienced infidelity, through providing practical strategies to help them move forward in areas of communication, trust building and connection.
I am a Couples Counsellor on Central Coast NSW. My approach is to provide a sense of safety, calm, and support, in a way that facilitates a better relationship for hurting couples who have experienced infidelity, through providing practical strategies to help them move forward in areas of communication, trust building and connection.
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.
I offer trauma-focused therapy that integrates EMDR and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) within a compassionate, trauma-informed framework.
Life can feel heavy when past trauma, anxiety, or shame keep you stuck in painful patterns. Therapeutically, I help the brain and body process overwhelming emotions, intrusive memories, and the impact of difficult relationships. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative — creating a safe space where you feel understood and not judged. Together we work not only to ease symptoms but to reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and move towards a more meaningful life. I have a special interest in supporting those affected by childhood adversity, relational trauma, and the lasting imprints of abuse or neglect.
I offer trauma-focused therapy that integrates EMDR and Internal Family Systems ( IFS) within a compassionate, trauma-informed framework.
Life can feel heavy when past trauma, anxiety, or shame keep you stuck in painful patterns. Therapeutically, I help the brain and body process overwhelming emotions, intrusive memories, and the impact of difficult relationships. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative — creating a safe space where you feel understood and not judged. Together we work not only to ease symptoms but to reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and move towards a more meaningful life. I have a special interest in supporting those affected by childhood adversity, relational trauma, and the lasting imprints of abuse or neglect.
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
Many of my clients benefit from Attachment, Internal Family Systems (parts), Gestalt and CBT.
Affirming, effective therapy for individuals and couples, tailored to your unique needs and with a special interest in ADHD. Therapy isn't a one size fits all. I take great care to deeply understand you and draw together the most effective methods to suit you. I bring deep understanding of the challenges and strengths of ADHD and can support your journey of self-understanding and growth.
Whether you're seeking deeper discovery, fresh insight, relief from distress, or a way to break free of old patterns, I can help you navigate the complexities of life and relationships to make meaningful change.
Kit Pope, Wild & Precious therapy
Many of my clients benefit from Attachment, Internal Family Systems (parts), Gestalt and CBT.
Affirming, effective therapy for individuals and couples, tailored to your unique needs and with a special interest in ADHD. Therapy isn't a one size fits all. I take great care to deeply understand you and draw together the most effective methods to suit you. I bring deep understanding of the challenges and strengths of ADHD and can support your journey of self-understanding and growth.
Whether you're seeking deeper discovery, fresh insight, relief from distress, or a way to break free of old patterns, I can help you navigate the complexities of life and relationships to make meaningful change.
Kit Pope, Wild & Precious therapy
With advanced training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and somatic therapies, I support you to process the shock, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild your sense of self.
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
With advanced training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and somatic therapies, I support you to process the shock, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild your sense of self.
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
Stepping Stones Therapy supports adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, family challenges, and major life transitions. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. We provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and begin a journey of self-discovery. Using trauma-informed, person-centred counselling and evidence-based approaches including ACT, DBT-informed skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Stepping Stones Therapy supports adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, family challenges, and major life transitions. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. We provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and begin a journey of self-discovery. Using trauma-informed, person-centred counselling and evidence-based approaches including ACT, DBT-informed skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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- Avalon Beach
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- Erina
- Gosford
- Lake Macquarie
- Newport
- Ourimbah
- Palm Beach
- Terrigal
- Tuggerah
- Woy Woy
- Wyong
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.