Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Tuggerah, NSW
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.
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.
Have you finally gotten to the point where you're struggling to manage issues you have been holding onto for years? Or Do you often find yourself feeling quite stuck in the present? With the daily hustle of life, it can become very easy to neglect parts of ourselves that really need attention. Often there are unresolved issues or traumas from the past that have never been addressed and keep coming back to remind us that they're still there and need to be attended to. Unfortunately, they can keep coming back if we continue to ignore them.
Have you finally gotten to the point where you're struggling to manage issues you have been holding onto for years? Or Do you often find yourself feeling quite stuck in the present? With the daily hustle of life, it can become very easy to neglect parts of ourselves that really need attention. Often there are unresolved issues or traumas from the past that have never been addressed and keep coming back to remind us that they're still there and need to be attended to. Unfortunately, they can keep coming back if we continue to ignore them.
I work at Maple Psychology. My goal as a Psychologist is to help clients feel supported, safe and that they can be vulnerable in their sessions. I want them to look forward to coming to therapy and have good outcomes. I make sure the clinic is bright, warm and feels homely. Clients are supported by my receptionist and we aim to make the whole process to be compassionate, welcoming and accepting.
I work at Maple Psychology. My goal as a Psychologist is to help clients feel supported, safe and that they can be vulnerable in their sessions. I want them to look forward to coming to therapy and have good outcomes. I make sure the clinic is bright, warm and feels homely. Clients are supported by my receptionist and we aim to make the whole process to be compassionate, welcoming and accepting.
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.
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.
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.
Bron Small Counselling provides a safe space for clients to be heard and validated. I provide genuine and compassionate care to individuals in times of crisis, pain and overwhelm. I have a heart to work with people experiencing emotional, mental and relational challenges, and seek to inspire hope as I walk their journey with them.
Bron Small Counselling provides a safe space for clients to be heard and validated. I provide genuine and compassionate care to individuals in times of crisis, pain and overwhelm. I have a heart to work with people experiencing emotional, mental and relational challenges, and seek to inspire hope as I walk their journey with them.
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".
Under this foundation I use EMDR as a method of reducing trauma and Internal Family Systems as a way of explaining how the mind creates parts and helps people heal wounded parts of their psyche and end negative patterns.
I work primarily with adults who experienced childhood trauma. If you have suffered from emotional neglect, physical or sexual abuse or any other trauma I can help with the emotional or psychological impact; the possible impairment of self- esteem/self worth, the dysfunctional relationships you may have at times and the physical health consequences of childhood trauma. I help you to identify how you experienced these as a child and what kind of feelings arise as you now look at the experiences through an adult lens. We keep one foot in the present whilst accessing the trauma experienced and help you move to resilience and recovery
Under this foundation I use EMDR as a method of reducing trauma and Internal Family Systems as a way of explaining how the mind creates parts and helps people heal wounded parts of their psyche and end negative patterns.
I work primarily with adults who experienced childhood trauma. If you have suffered from emotional neglect, physical or sexual abuse or any other trauma I can help with the emotional or psychological impact; the possible impairment of self- esteem/self worth, the dysfunctional relationships you may have at times and the physical health consequences of childhood trauma. I help you to identify how you experienced these as a child and what kind of feelings arise as you now look at the experiences through an adult lens. We keep one foot in the present whilst accessing the trauma experienced and help you move to resilience and recovery
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I work across the lifespan with those who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, emotionally exhausted or unsure of how to move forward. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, have experienced trauma, struggle with emotional regulation, relationships, boundaries or self-understanding, or simply feel that the strategies they have used in the past are no longer working. I provide a space to slow things down, understand what is happening, and work towards practical, meaningful change at a manageable pace.
I work across the lifespan with those who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, emotionally exhausted or unsure of how to move forward. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, have experienced trauma, struggle with emotional regulation, relationships, boundaries or self-understanding, or simply feel that the strategies they have used in the past are no longer working. I provide a space to slow things down, understand what is happening, and work towards practical, meaningful change at a manageable pace.
With each session, CBT, DBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness, may all offer a way for clients to find safety, establish trust with self and others, gain self-awareness, compassion, and move towards acceptance, healing and hope.
Therapy is a collaborative process where a client and therapist work together with curiosity, self-compassion and healing. Understanding patterns of behaviour allows individuals to make sense of their lives and connect with the pain points that keep clients ‘stuck’. I have experience working with clients who have had a mental health inpatient admission, have experienced mental health challenges, or have a history of addiction and substance use. I work with people who may feel their boarding school experience has adversely impacted their adult life. I work with older persons navigating change, loss, diagnosis, and trauma resurgence.
With each session, CBT, DBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness, may all offer a way for clients to find safety, establish trust with self and others, gain self-awareness, compassion, and move towards acceptance, healing and hope.
Therapy is a collaborative process where a client and therapist work together with curiosity, self-compassion and healing. Understanding patterns of behaviour allows individuals to make sense of their lives and connect with the pain points that keep clients ‘stuck’. I have experience working with clients who have had a mental health inpatient admission, have experienced mental health challenges, or have a history of addiction and substance use. I work with people who may feel their boarding school experience has adversely impacted their adult life. I work with older persons navigating change, loss, diagnosis, and trauma resurgence.
Monica Ortiger is an experienced, genuine, caring and compassionate Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in supporting people to create a life worth living.
Monica works with people aged 16 years and over of all genders who are experiencing issues such as; trauma including PTSD and childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, interpersonal issues, stress related difficulties, etc.
Monica Ortiger is an experienced, genuine, caring and compassionate Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in supporting people to create a life worth living.
Monica works with people aged 16 years and over of all genders who are experiencing issues such as; trauma including PTSD and childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, interpersonal issues, stress related difficulties, etc.
I use IFS and ACT modalities in sessions with clients.
Sometimes things feel like they are too hard. Sometimes we may feel like we are 'stuck' because of a challenging situation or from a past pattern of behaviour that doesn't seem to let us go. Sometimes our thoughts seem to go around and around and take control of our actions. Sometimes, we just don't know which direction we need to head in, or want to head in, and why. These transitions in life need some time to process. And sometimes it feels like nobody understands us and we just need someone to talk to and to find a bit of grounding and presence.
I use IFS and ACT modalities in sessions with clients.
Sometimes things feel like they are too hard. Sometimes we may feel like we are 'stuck' because of a challenging situation or from a past pattern of behaviour that doesn't seem to let us go. Sometimes our thoughts seem to go around and around and take control of our actions. Sometimes, we just don't know which direction we need to head in, or want to head in, and why. These transitions in life need some time to process. And sometimes it feels like nobody understands us and we just need someone to talk to and to find a bit of grounding and presence.
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.
The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.
The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.
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.
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.
The READ Clinic is the largest psychology clinic on the Central Coast with over 45 Practitioners who specialise in Adult, Child & Family Services.
Our Practitioners can provide both in clinic and telehealth sessions.
Call our Client Care Team and let us match you to the right Practitioner to suit your needs and model of care.
The READ Clinic is the largest psychology clinic on the Central Coast with over 45 Practitioners who specialise in Adult, Child & Family Services.
Our Practitioners can provide both in clinic and telehealth sessions.
Call our Client Care Team and let us match you to the right Practitioner to suit your needs and model of care.
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.
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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.