Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Carlton, VIC

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Luke Bamford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have a Masters of Clinical Psychology and I have received training in several therapy types including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
I have a Masters of Clinical Psychology and I have received training in several therapy types including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
(03) 7003 2227 View (03) 7003 2227
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Charlie Charlton
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
After finishing my degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I have continued training in relationship and couples therapy with Sydney Family Institute, and completed Internal Family Systems training.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
After finishing my degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I have continued training in relationship and couples therapy with Sydney Family Institute, and completed Internal Family Systems training.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
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Lindsay Thomas
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
My work is a systems-oriented approach with a focused on Psychodynamic thinking, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR Level 1 and 2), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
I bring over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families, with a focus on understanding connection, relationships, and the complexities of human experience.
My work is a systems-oriented approach with a focused on Psychodynamic thinking, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR Level 1 and 2), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
I bring over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families, with a focus on understanding connection, relationships, and the complexities of human experience.
(03) 8338 4847 View (03) 8338 4847
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Emma Love
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I have been trained in EMDR, IFS Informed EMDR, and Somatic Therapy and EMDR.
I deeply enjoy working with adults & LGBTQ+ people who are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. I offer long-term, affirming psychotherapy for individuals who want more than short-term fixes. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving adults seeking a consistent therapeutic relationship with someone who understands their history, supports them through life’s transitions, and offers steady, relational care over time.
I have been trained in EMDR, IFS Informed EMDR, and Somatic Therapy and EMDR.
I deeply enjoy working with adults & LGBTQ+ people who are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. I offer long-term, affirming psychotherapy for individuals who want more than short-term fixes. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving adults seeking a consistent therapeutic relationship with someone who understands their history, supports them through life’s transitions, and offers steady, relational care over time.
0480 801 257 View 0480 801 257
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Fitzroy North Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Karen works with adolescents, adults & couples. She has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, grief, life transitions, & communication and relationships. In her confidential counselling space she helps clarify issues, identify goals, & explores thinking, emotions, and behaviour that may be getting us a little stuck. Karen provides a warm, authentic counselling space that will support you in sharing your story, in creating your own meaning, and in building your own strategies to navigate your identified concerns.
Karen works with adolescents, adults & couples. She has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, grief, life transitions, & communication and relationships. In her confidential counselling space she helps clarify issues, identify goals, & explores thinking, emotions, and behaviour that may be getting us a little stuck. Karen provides a warm, authentic counselling space that will support you in sharing your story, in creating your own meaning, and in building your own strategies to navigate your identified concerns.
(03) 7003 2721 View (03) 7003 2721
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Andrew St Lawrence
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My curious and authentic approach is focused around helping people make sense of their problems, and regain a sense of control over their life. While I support people in feeling better, I prioritise working together to build lasting wellbeing.
My curious and authentic approach is focused around helping people make sense of their problems, and regain a sense of control over their life. While I support people in feeling better, I prioritise working together to build lasting wellbeing.
(03) 7043 7070 View (03) 7043 7070
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Shey Cooper
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I currently have availability to take on a few new clients. I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming and holistic way, utilising evidence based treatments. I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach. My goal is to assist individuals in gaining greater insight and self-awareness, to enhance their emotional well-being, with the aim of supporting them to reach their full potential and thrive.
I currently have availability to take on a few new clients. I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming and holistic way, utilising evidence based treatments. I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach. My goal is to assist individuals in gaining greater insight and self-awareness, to enhance their emotional well-being, with the aim of supporting them to reach their full potential and thrive.
(03) 7037 6950 View (03) 7037 6950
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Anthony John Aris
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
I can understand that for many taking those first steps to seek professional help it can be quite daunting. I am mindful of the need therefore to set people at ease from the outset. I accommodate what differing clients are looking for from a psychologist ranging from finding solutions and learning strategies to process-oriented approaches that provide the opportunity to safely explore, understand, and heal the emotional pain that often underlies psychological stress and problematic behaviour.
I can understand that for many taking those first steps to seek professional help it can be quite daunting. I am mindful of the need therefore to set people at ease from the outset. I accommodate what differing clients are looking for from a psychologist ranging from finding solutions and learning strategies to process-oriented approaches that provide the opportunity to safely explore, understand, and heal the emotional pain that often underlies psychological stress and problematic behaviour.
(03) 7003 2771 View (03) 7003 2771
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Dr Bronte McLeod
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
0408 711 896 View 0408 711 896
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George Klein
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm George (they/them), a Gestalt Therapist offering relational, somatic, process-oriented therapy for individuals, couples & relationships. I am passionate about working with people from all backgrounds; straight, queer, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, non-monogamous; as well as other therapists, social & mental health workers, sex workers. I am a queer and sex positive therapist, with me you will find acceptance and understanding. My approach is holistic and collaborative, exploring together with curiosity, care & attention to what feels most alive for you. I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you're welcome just as you are.
I'm George (they/them), a Gestalt Therapist offering relational, somatic, process-oriented therapy for individuals, couples & relationships. I am passionate about working with people from all backgrounds; straight, queer, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, non-monogamous; as well as other therapists, social & mental health workers, sex workers. I am a queer and sex positive therapist, with me you will find acceptance and understanding. My approach is holistic and collaborative, exploring together with curiosity, care & attention to what feels most alive for you. I offer a compassionate and grounded space where you're welcome just as you are.
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Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use a mix of Gestalt, CBT, EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapies depending on your presenting issues and treatment preference.
I support people who have experienced sexual assault and violence, as well as those who struggle with their mental health, childhood trauma, attachment, relationships, parenting, heartbreak and shame. I've worked in reproductive health and provide unplanned pregnancy counselling and perinatal support. I welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and offer a safe space to explore gender identity and sexuality. I provide clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors. I have 14 years experience in leadership and supervisory roles in social work teams. I have completed Clinical Supervision training with the AASW and the Bouverie Centre.
I use a mix of Gestalt, CBT, EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapies depending on your presenting issues and treatment preference.
I support people who have experienced sexual assault and violence, as well as those who struggle with their mental health, childhood trauma, attachment, relationships, parenting, heartbreak and shame. I've worked in reproductive health and provide unplanned pregnancy counselling and perinatal support. I welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and offer a safe space to explore gender identity and sexuality. I provide clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors. I have 14 years experience in leadership and supervisory roles in social work teams. I have completed Clinical Supervision training with the AASW and the Bouverie Centre.
(03) 9344 1556 View (03) 9344 1556
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Anastasia Kioutsoukis
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I welcome working with families, couples and adults who feel stuck in recurring patterns, disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed by life's challenges, or longing for something more meaningful. They may be struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, life transitions, or a sense that they've lost touch with who they truly are. I provide a warm, reflective space to explore emotions, relationships, and the deeper forces shaping your experience. Together, we cultivate insight, self-compassion, and lasting change, helping you feel more authentic, connected, and fulfilled.
I welcome working with families, couples and adults who feel stuck in recurring patterns, disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed by life's challenges, or longing for something more meaningful. They may be struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, life transitions, or a sense that they've lost touch with who they truly are. I provide a warm, reflective space to explore emotions, relationships, and the deeper forces shaping your experience. Together, we cultivate insight, self-compassion, and lasting change, helping you feel more authentic, connected, and fulfilled.
(03) 8104 9601 View (03) 8104 9601
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Barbara Zoroddu
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
(03) 7003 2118 View (03) 7003 2118
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Sherridan J Green
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Attending IFS training, integrative therapy practises, meditation retreats and expand my spirit through self awareness and love.
Sherridan is a Gestalt therapist and EMDR practitioner. Her personal style is attentive, compassionate, and supportive. You will experience being listened to and responded to with curiosity and authenticity. She provides a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns, leading to deep healing. Sherridan supports individuals and couples on journeys of self-discovery through understanding vital areas of their lives, including emotional development, identity, responses to the world, awareness, process of enquiry, living skills, and capacity for self-responsibility. Sherridan is socially progressive and inclusive.
Attending IFS training, integrative therapy practises, meditation retreats and expand my spirit through self awareness and love.
Sherridan is a Gestalt therapist and EMDR practitioner. Her personal style is attentive, compassionate, and supportive. You will experience being listened to and responded to with curiosity and authenticity. She provides a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns, leading to deep healing. Sherridan supports individuals and couples on journeys of self-discovery through understanding vital areas of their lives, including emotional development, identity, responses to the world, awareness, process of enquiry, living skills, and capacity for self-responsibility. Sherridan is socially progressive and inclusive.
(03) 9118 9081 View (03) 9118 9081
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Natalia Amari
Social Worker
Online Only
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
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Daniel Demellis
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Daniel is an integrative practitioner and draws from a range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches – including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems Therapy ( IFS).
Good Therapy is founded by Daniel Demellis (he/him), an AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with postgraduate studies in a Master of Social Work. Daniel is a queer-identifying psychotherapist and brings seven years of experience in providing clinical mental health support to adults from many walks of life. Daniel seeks to harness the therapy relationship as a vehicle in supporting people to make sense of overwhelming experiences, navigate psychological and relational patterns, and ultimately, to foster a greater sense of wellbeing.
Daniel is an integrative practitioner and draws from a range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches – including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems Therapy ( IFS).
Good Therapy is founded by Daniel Demellis (he/him), an AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with postgraduate studies in a Master of Social Work. Daniel is a queer-identifying psychotherapist and brings seven years of experience in providing clinical mental health support to adults from many walks of life. Daniel seeks to harness the therapy relationship as a vehicle in supporting people to make sense of overwhelming experiences, navigate psychological and relational patterns, and ultimately, to foster a greater sense of wellbeing.
(03) 7042 9961 View (03) 7042 9961
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Catherine Morey-Nase
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Catherine draws on a number of therapeutic approaches including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Compassion-based approaches, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Depth Psychology principles, Neuroaffirming and Trauma informed care.
Catherine works with individual adults (18+ years) at her consulting room in Carlton and is an LGBTIQA+ and Neurodiversity aware and affirmative therapist. Catherine is herself late-identified as neurodivergent and brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to her work. She particularly enjoys working with neurodivergent people, including those who are curious about or exploring whether they may be neurodivergent, and is passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients to cultivate self-compassion and self-understanding in the face of systemic, social, and relational challenges they may have encountered.
Catherine draws on a number of therapeutic approaches including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Compassion-based approaches, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Depth Psychology principles, Neuroaffirming and Trauma informed care.
Catherine works with individual adults (18+ years) at her consulting room in Carlton and is an LGBTIQA+ and Neurodiversity aware and affirmative therapist. Catherine is herself late-identified as neurodivergent and brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to her work. She particularly enjoys working with neurodivergent people, including those who are curious about or exploring whether they may be neurodivergent, and is passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients to cultivate self-compassion and self-understanding in the face of systemic, social, and relational challenges they may have encountered.
(03) 7003 2048 View (03) 7003 2048