Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Wollstonecraft, NSW
I tailor my therapeutic approach to align with the unique needs of each client; integrating techniques from Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal theory, psychological development theory, attachment and trauma theory, compassionate inquiry, mindfulness, and other transpersonal modalities.
Hi there, I'm Saba. Informed by my Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology, as well as my lived experiences, I am committed to helping individuals facing a range of well-being challenges. By delving into the origins of our beliefs and feelings through conscious and compassionate self-exploration, we uncover unique resources within ourselves and our environment that allow us to meet our challenges; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and in connection with others. Consequently, we flourish in Self-led, whole-person, balance and harmony.
I tailor my therapeutic approach to align with the unique needs of each client; integrating techniques from Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal theory, psychological development theory, attachment and trauma theory, compassionate inquiry, mindfulness, and other transpersonal modalities.
Hi there, I'm Saba. Informed by my Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology, as well as my lived experiences, I am committed to helping individuals facing a range of well-being challenges. By delving into the origins of our beliefs and feelings through conscious and compassionate self-exploration, we uncover unique resources within ourselves and our environment that allow us to meet our challenges; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and in connection with others. Consequently, we flourish in Self-led, whole-person, balance and harmony.
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,
Hello.
I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. I also work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic and AuDHD clients within a neurodiversity affirming framework.
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. I also work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic and AuDHD clients within a neurodiversity affirming framework.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and I want you to know you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a safe, caring, and non-judgemental space where you can share your story and feel truly heard. My goal is to meet you with kindness and respect, no matter what challenges you are facing.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and I want you to know you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a safe, caring, and non-judgemental space where you can share your story and feel truly heard. My goal is to meet you with kindness and respect, no matter what challenges you are facing.
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I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
My trauma-informed approach draws on CBT, ACT, IFS, and Compassion Focused Therapy to support healing.
I work with adults who are struggling with the effects of trauma, childhood sexual abuse, historical abuse, neglect, grief and loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by experiences from the past that continue to affect their wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience, I provide a safe, compassionate, trauma-informed space to help clients better understand themselves, develop coping strategies, build resilience, and move towards healing, growth, and meaningful change.
My trauma-informed approach draws on CBT, ACT, IFS, and Compassion Focused Therapy to support healing.
I work with adults who are struggling with the effects of trauma, childhood sexual abuse, historical abuse, neglect, grief and loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by experiences from the past that continue to affect their wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience, I provide a safe, compassionate, trauma-informed space to help clients better understand themselves, develop coping strategies, build resilience, and move towards healing, growth, and meaningful change.
These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online meditation groups currently available.
These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online meditation groups currently available.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often living with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or relationship struggles that don’t seem to shift. You might look like you’re coping, but inside feel exhausted or self-critical. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it together. I integrate talk-based and body-aware (somatic) practices to help you understand your emotions, relate to yourself with compassion, and create meaningful, lasting change. So you can feel more at home in yourself, even in the midst of life’s challenges.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often living with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or relationship struggles that don’t seem to shift. You might look like you’re coping, but inside feel exhausted or self-critical. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it together. I integrate talk-based and body-aware (somatic) practices to help you understand your emotions, relate to yourself with compassion, and create meaningful, lasting change. So you can feel more at home in yourself, even in the midst of life’s challenges.
Together we will create a plan for reducing unwanted behaviours and build healthier ways of coping. Presentations I work with often include addiction, childhood trauma, separation & divorce, parental issues, self-esteem, grief & loss, family violence, anxiety, depression and anger management.
Together we will create a plan for reducing unwanted behaviours and build healthier ways of coping. Presentations I work with often include addiction, childhood trauma, separation & divorce, parental issues, self-esteem, grief & loss, family violence, anxiety, depression and anger management.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re carrying more than anyone realises. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting stress, or trying to rebuild after something painful. You want to feel more in control, more present, and more like yourself again. You’re looking for a safe space to unpack it all—gently, without judgment—and to be supported in your healing and growth. You might be tired of holding it all together and are craving genuine connection, clarity, or simply a place to be heard. Therapy can be a space to explore your needs, make sense of your experiences, and begin to
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re carrying more than anyone realises. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting stress, or trying to rebuild after something painful. You want to feel more in control, more present, and more like yourself again. You’re looking for a safe space to unpack it all—gently, without judgment—and to be supported in your healing and growth. You might be tired of holding it all together and are craving genuine connection, clarity, or simply a place to be heard. Therapy can be a space to explore your needs, make sense of your experiences, and begin to
Helping sensitive & thoughtful folk who feel stuck - get unstuck. It could be in your relationship with food or your body; or in work that feels like the wrong fit. Maybe anxiety sits in the background, and life feels harder than it should. It might be noticing that you lose yourself in relationships, or seem to keep choosing the wrong people. Or it could just be a nagging sense that the life you're living isn't quite yours.
Helping sensitive & thoughtful folk who feel stuck - get unstuck. It could be in your relationship with food or your body; or in work that feels like the wrong fit. Maybe anxiety sits in the background, and life feels harder than it should. It might be noticing that you lose yourself in relationships, or seem to keep choosing the wrong people. Or it could just be a nagging sense that the life you're living isn't quite yours.
I often use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) in my practice in conjunction with Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves. Issues such as relationship difficulties, addictions, career, life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, body image, negative beliefs and thoughts, emotional overwhelm, aggression, low energy, impulsivity etc. can affect your self esteem and your ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively. Learning new skills, building on resilience and resources and dealing with past issues that affect your present life can be empowering and create satisfaction and fulfilment in your life.
I often use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) in my practice in conjunction with Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves. Issues such as relationship difficulties, addictions, career, life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, body image, negative beliefs and thoughts, emotional overwhelm, aggression, low energy, impulsivity etc. can affect your self esteem and your ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively. Learning new skills, building on resilience and resources and dealing with past issues that affect your present life can be empowering and create satisfaction and fulfilment in your life.
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.
I use evidence-based relationship therapies, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), CBT, and ACT, to help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and break unhelpful patterns.
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and relationship specialist offering online therapy across Australia.
I specialise in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships.
Using a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, I help clients gain insight, deepen understanding, and create healthier, more connected relationships.
I use evidence-based relationship therapies, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems ( IFS), CBT, and ACT, to help couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and break unhelpful patterns.
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and relationship specialist offering online therapy across Australia.
I specialise in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships.
Using a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, I help clients gain insight, deepen understanding, and create healthier, more connected relationships.
In my role as a clinicaI Counsellor and acquainted beliefs I will listen to you. I was drawn to the helping profession through each day, my ministry experiences and a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing. A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which affect most people in their journeys. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves relationships and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual, family, youth, children, women and elders mindfulness, specifically emphasises the value and the importance of them due to the vulnerability of life
In my role as a clinicaI Counsellor and acquainted beliefs I will listen to you. I was drawn to the helping profession through each day, my ministry experiences and a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing. A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which affect most people in their journeys. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves relationships and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual, family, youth, children, women and elders mindfulness, specifically emphasises the value and the importance of them due to the vulnerability of life
Life can feel overwhelming when navigating major changes, relationship challenges, past experiences, or the complexities of living between cultures. You may feel uncertain about your identity, belonging, or how to move forward. I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change.
With over 20 years in mental health, I support individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, especially migrants and multicultural communities. My humanistic and collaborative approach honors your unique story, values, and goals.
Life can feel overwhelming when navigating major changes, relationship challenges, past experiences, or the complexities of living between cultures. You may feel uncertain about your identity, belonging, or how to move forward. I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change.
With over 20 years in mental health, I support individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, especially migrants and multicultural communities. My humanistic and collaborative approach honors your unique story, values, and goals.
Paula Garrido is a trained couple, sex and family therapist, and I offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for couples and relationship structures of all kinds to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, including polyamory, open relationships, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) dynamics. I provide a respectful and affirming space to assist you with your goals. Paula Garrido couple, family and sex therapist appointments: $350 couple therapy, $350 Couple Sex therapy and $450 family therapy.
Paula Garrido is a trained couple, sex and family therapist, and I offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for couples and relationship structures of all kinds to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, including polyamory, open relationships, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) dynamics. I provide a respectful and affirming space to assist you with your goals. Paula Garrido couple, family and sex therapist appointments: $350 couple therapy, $350 Couple Sex therapy and $450 family therapy.
I love using a mix of internal family systems, somatic psychotherapy, gestalt psychotherapy, family constellations, inner child work, neuroscience, mindfulness, meditation, poetry and eco therapy.
Living with childhood trauma can feel lonely and overwhelming. But you are not broken, True healing is possible. I absolutely believe that with the right support you can heal. I am here to be your guide and companion. To help you find the parts of yourself that are lost, frozen, scared and hurting and bring you back to wholeness. If there is something in your life that is making you feel anxious, sad, lost, stuck, depressed, ashamed or uncomfortable in any way, please reach out. You don't have to do it alone. We can work together to help you create a life worth living - with more peace, joy, direction and vitality.
I love using a mix of internal family systems, somatic psychotherapy, gestalt psychotherapy, family constellations, inner child work, neuroscience, mindfulness, meditation, poetry and eco therapy.
Living with childhood trauma can feel lonely and overwhelming. But you are not broken, True healing is possible. I absolutely believe that with the right support you can heal. I am here to be your guide and companion. To help you find the parts of yourself that are lost, frozen, scared and hurting and bring you back to wholeness. If there is something in your life that is making you feel anxious, sad, lost, stuck, depressed, ashamed or uncomfortable in any way, please reach out. You don't have to do it alone. We can work together to help you create a life worth living - with more peace, joy, direction and vitality.
Using IFS, EMDR, somatic and attachment-based therapy, I help you understand these patterns, heal the wounds beneath them and build greater security within yourself and your relationships.
As the author of Heal Your Anxious Attachment, I bring specialist expertise in attachment and trauma. Together, we explore the wounds and protective patterns underlying anxiety, withdrawal and emotional overwhelm. I integrate psychotherapy, somatic work and, where appropriate, energy healing to help you build greater security and choice.
Using IFS, EMDR, somatic and attachment-based therapy, I help you understand these patterns, heal the wounds beneath them and build greater security within yourself and your relationships.
As the author of Heal Your Anxious Attachment, I bring specialist expertise in attachment and trauma. Together, we explore the wounds and protective patterns underlying anxiety, withdrawal and emotional overwhelm. I integrate psychotherapy, somatic work and, where appropriate, energy healing to help you build greater security and choice.
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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.