Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Gympie, QLD
Every person, and every couple, has their own unique set of challenges and strengths, whether they be a mix of; anxiety; depression; emotional highs and lows; neurodivergence; infidelity; addiction; loss of trust; failing communication, or lack of connection to the people around them. Counselling can help people connect to themselves and others, cope through big emotions, motivate through low energy and grow stronger within their relationship despite significant challenges.
Every person, and every couple, has their own unique set of challenges and strengths, whether they be a mix of; anxiety; depression; emotional highs and lows; neurodivergence; infidelity; addiction; loss of trust; failing communication, or lack of connection to the people around them. Counselling can help people connect to themselves and others, cope through big emotions, motivate through low energy and grow stronger within their relationship despite significant challenges.
I understand that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable and even daunting, which is why creating a safe, welcoming space and building a genuine client-therapist relationship is a top priority for me. I strive to make the therapeutic process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, grounded in each individual’s strengths and personal goals. I deeply respect that every client is unique in their experiences and circumstances. My approach is holistic and trauma-informed, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to support clients in understanding and transforming emotional patterns.
I understand that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable and even daunting, which is why creating a safe, welcoming space and building a genuine client-therapist relationship is a top priority for me. I strive to make the therapeutic process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, grounded in each individual’s strengths and personal goals. I deeply respect that every client is unique in their experiences and circumstances. My approach is holistic and trauma-informed, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to support clients in understanding and transforming emotional patterns.
With over 10 years experience in the health and wellbeing fields, I've worked with people with various barriers and problems across various ages. Working with people experiencing emotional issues, mental ill health and somatic symptoms from trauma is my main area of interest. I am also neuro-divergent friendly, with my own neurodevelopment disorder of ADHD, which assists me to understand and identify your strengths and work with them in a person centred framework.
With over 10 years experience in the health and wellbeing fields, I've worked with people with various barriers and problems across various ages. Working with people experiencing emotional issues, mental ill health and somatic symptoms from trauma is my main area of interest. I am also neuro-divergent friendly, with my own neurodevelopment disorder of ADHD, which assists me to understand and identify your strengths and work with them in a person centred framework.
I specialise in anxiety and trauma. So if you often feel on edge or anxious without fully understanding why, find yourself repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling stuck, feel disconnected from yourself or unsure who you really are or find yourself reflecting on childhood experiences and how they may still be shaping you today
I am likely a good fit for you. If you’re tired of feeling on edge or unsure of yourself, we’ll work together to understand what’s underneath and help you feel calmer, clearer and more in control.
I specialise in anxiety and trauma. So if you often feel on edge or anxious without fully understanding why, find yourself repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling stuck, feel disconnected from yourself or unsure who you really are or find yourself reflecting on childhood experiences and how they may still be shaping you today
I am likely a good fit for you. If you’re tired of feeling on edge or unsure of yourself, we’ll work together to understand what’s underneath and help you feel calmer, clearer and more in control.
My main focus is helping my clients - through relationship with me - feel more connected to themselves and their lives, loved ones, friends and work. Together we explore present difficulties and discover patterns that may have been there for a long time. This gives access to personal growth and healing.
Many of my clients have had psychiatric diagnosis; ASD L2, (C) PTSD, BPD, ADHD.
I offer Medicare rebates (10 sessions) and Bulk-Bill (No Gap Fee) as I am committed to making quality therapy accessible to the whole local community.
I do offer a telehealth option for sessions but prefer face-to-face when possible.
My main focus is helping my clients - through relationship with me - feel more connected to themselves and their lives, loved ones, friends and work. Together we explore present difficulties and discover patterns that may have been there for a long time. This gives access to personal growth and healing.
Many of my clients have had psychiatric diagnosis; ASD L2, (C) PTSD, BPD, ADHD.
I offer Medicare rebates (10 sessions) and Bulk-Bill (No Gap Fee) as I am committed to making quality therapy accessible to the whole local community.
I do offer a telehealth option for sessions but prefer face-to-face when possible.
Psychthurium is experienced in providing psychological intervention for a wide range of mental health and emotional challenges. We work across a range of mental health presentations and support you by meeting you where you are and providing recommendations of support from there. As well as to support you to live, grow and thrive in all areas of your life. We can help you and your family live a purposeful and meaningful life.
Psychthurium is experienced in providing psychological intervention for a wide range of mental health and emotional challenges. We work across a range of mental health presentations and support you by meeting you where you are and providing recommendations of support from there. As well as to support you to live, grow and thrive in all areas of your life. We can help you and your family live a purposeful and meaningful life.
My approach integrates trauma-informed therapy, IFS parts work, and polyvagal/nervous system regulation.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the impact of trauma, narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships, or ongoing anxiety and relational or workplace stress. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or triggered by patterns you can’t quite shift alone. I help people make sense of what’s happening, strengthen boundaries, regulate emotions, and find a sense of self. This means a better daily life and healthier relationships I love working with other people who help people: health professionals, teachers, parents, and first responders too.
My approach integrates trauma-informed therapy, IFS parts work, and polyvagal/nervous system regulation.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the impact of trauma, narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships, or ongoing anxiety and relational or workplace stress. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or triggered by patterns you can’t quite shift alone. I help people make sense of what’s happening, strengthen boundaries, regulate emotions, and find a sense of self. This means a better daily life and healthier relationships I love working with other people who help people: health professionals, teachers, parents, and first responders too.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, men's mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and adjustment following injury or major life changes. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated that things are not improving despite trying to push through on their own. I help clients move forward through practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual, with a focus on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, men's mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and adjustment following injury or major life changes. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated that things are not improving despite trying to push through on their own. I help clients move forward through practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual, with a focus on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
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The shock of a frightening medical diagnosis, significant loss, or other traumatic event in our lives can severely overwhelm our nervous system leaving us feeling fearful, anxious, panicky, unable to relax or sleep, emotional and very reactive to everyone around us. It is an awful place to find ourselves in and as humans we often try to avoid or distract ourselves from these unpleasant thoughts, feelings and emotions as best we can in an attempt to cope. Some of the behaviours we may use to bring short term relief, may be harmful to us in the long term, impact on our relationships, lead to depression or reduce our quality of life.
The shock of a frightening medical diagnosis, significant loss, or other traumatic event in our lives can severely overwhelm our nervous system leaving us feeling fearful, anxious, panicky, unable to relax or sleep, emotional and very reactive to everyone around us. It is an awful place to find ourselves in and as humans we often try to avoid or distract ourselves from these unpleasant thoughts, feelings and emotions as best we can in an attempt to cope. Some of the behaviours we may use to bring short term relief, may be harmful to us in the long term, impact on our relationships, lead to depression or reduce our quality of life.
Conversational Model, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Gottman Model for Couples Therapy.
Christine Marsden at Quatro Wellbeing is dedicated to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your health path. She works with couples and individuals. She trained as a relational psychoanalytic psychotherapist. This means she works with you from the inside out. To help you gain awareness of what informs your patterns, your life journey and life story and influences. Her work helps you reach a place where you understand what you want to change, build or strengthen.
Conversational Model, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Gottman Model for Couples Therapy.
Christine Marsden at Quatro Wellbeing is dedicated to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your health path. She works with couples and individuals. She trained as a relational psychoanalytic psychotherapist. This means she works with you from the inside out. To help you gain awareness of what informs your patterns, your life journey and life story and influences. Her work helps you reach a place where you understand what you want to change, build or strengthen.
As a Social Worker and Animal-Assisted Therapist with 17 years of experience, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to supporting individuals with disabilities and those who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse and assault. My practice is client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, ensuring that each person feels safe, heard, and supported in their journey.
As a Social Worker and Animal-Assisted Therapist with 17 years of experience, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to supporting individuals with disabilities and those who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse and assault. My practice is client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, ensuring that each person feels safe, heard, and supported in their journey.
This means I will turn up, care, listen and then share relevant therapeutic interventions derived from Christian counselling, Family-, Internal Family Systems-, Schema-, Trauma-, Emotions Focused-, Client centred-, Trauma or Hypnotherapy.
I have been working in the fields of family therapy and stress-related disorders and conditions for more than twenty-two years, since being an army chaplain both in the South African and Australian Defence Forces during times of military conflict (I served for extensive periods on the front lines of battle and experienced the horrors of traumatic incidents, death, loss, brokenness, anger and excessive aggression behind retaliation on the front line). Touched by the distress of those around me, I realised that we have to be proactive and therefore intentionally develop sustainable resilience before facing extreme distress!
This means I will turn up, care, listen and then share relevant therapeutic interventions derived from Christian counselling, Family-, Internal Family Systems-, Schema-, Trauma-, Emotions Focused-, Client centred-, Trauma or Hypnotherapy.
I have been working in the fields of family therapy and stress-related disorders and conditions for more than twenty-two years, since being an army chaplain both in the South African and Australian Defence Forces during times of military conflict (I served for extensive periods on the front lines of battle and experienced the horrors of traumatic incidents, death, loss, brokenness, anger and excessive aggression behind retaliation on the front line). Touched by the distress of those around me, I realised that we have to be proactive and therefore intentionally develop sustainable resilience before facing extreme distress!
You might be finding that life feels heavier than it used to. The things that once felt manageable now leave you drained, anxious, or second-guessing yourself. Perhaps there’s been conflict, loss, or change, and you’re not sure what you need - only that something doesn't feel right.
Counselling offers a space to slow down and make sense of what’s been happening; to reconnect with yourself, and find steadier ground.
You might be finding that life feels heavier than it used to. The things that once felt manageable now leave you drained, anxious, or second-guessing yourself. Perhaps there’s been conflict, loss, or change, and you’re not sure what you need - only that something doesn't feel right.
Counselling offers a space to slow down and make sense of what’s been happening; to reconnect with yourself, and find steadier ground.
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.
I'm an Internal Family Systems (Level 2) practitioner.
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain.
Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves.
I help people who carry similar patterns.
I'm an Internal Family Systems (Level 2) practitioner.
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain.
Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves.
I help people who carry similar patterns.
Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
My holistic approach draws from evidence-based therapeutic frameworks as well as complimentary practices and theories including Internal Family Systems, Evidence Based Emotional Freedom Technique, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, meditation and restorative yoga.
Welcome— I’m Jessica, a holistic counsellor and meditation therapist. I specialise in supporting individuals facing challenges involving perfectionism, burnout, chronic illness, overwhelm and anxiety. In addition to nine years of private practice counselling, lived experience with chronic illness and decades spent as a classical ballet dancer inform my gentle, compassion-focused therapeutic work. I am passionate about creating meaningful change for individuals and their loved ones, and I am so grateful to be living my ikigai.
My holistic approach draws from evidence-based therapeutic frameworks as well as complimentary practices and theories including Internal Family Systems, Evidence Based Emotional Freedom Technique, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory, meditation and restorative yoga.
Welcome— I’m Jessica, a holistic counsellor and meditation therapist. I specialise in supporting individuals facing challenges involving perfectionism, burnout, chronic illness, overwhelm and anxiety. In addition to nine years of private practice counselling, lived experience with chronic illness and decades spent as a classical ballet dancer inform my gentle, compassion-focused therapeutic work. I am passionate about creating meaningful change for individuals and their loved ones, and I am so grateful to be living my ikigai.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space.
Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space.
Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
Megan Shea (AMHSW) · No waitlist · Medicare available · Accepting new clients
I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve been holding things together on the surface but something underneath isn’t working — in your relationships, your direction, or how you’re actually feeling — this is a place to actually work through it.
If you’ve tried therapy before and felt like it didn’t go anywhere, you’re not alone. A lot of people come to me after feeling stuck in conversations that didn’t lead to change.
My approach is active, practical, and focused on helping you understand what’s happening — and what to do next.
Megan Shea (AMHSW) · No waitlist · Medicare available · Accepting new clients
I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve been holding things together on the surface but something underneath isn’t working — in your relationships, your direction, or how you’re actually feeling — this is a place to actually work through it.
If you’ve tried therapy before and felt like it didn’t go anywhere, you’re not alone. A lot of people come to me after feeling stuck in conversations that didn’t lead to change.
My approach is active, practical, and focused on helping you understand what’s happening — and what to do next.
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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.