Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Collingwood, VIC
I customise the therapeutic experience to what you need, pulling from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
I work with people (15+) who are facing difficulties relating to OCD, phobias, anxiety and trauma. Alongside my clinical training, I bring lived experience of OCD, which shapes my understanding of how intrusive, convincing, and isolating it can feel. Along with the courage it takes to work through it. I also bring a lived understanding of religious and identity transitions, including experiences of faith, deconstruction, and shifting belief systems. As a first-generation Australian from an Eastern European family, I’m mindful of the complexities that can come with navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, and identity.
I customise the therapeutic experience to what you need, pulling from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
I work with people (15+) who are facing difficulties relating to OCD, phobias, anxiety and trauma. Alongside my clinical training, I bring lived experience of OCD, which shapes my understanding of how intrusive, convincing, and isolating it can feel. Along with the courage it takes to work through it. I also bring a lived understanding of religious and identity transitions, including experiences of faith, deconstruction, and shifting belief systems. As a first-generation Australian from an Eastern European family, I’m mindful of the complexities that can come with navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, and identity.
Life can sometimes feel confusing or out of sync — whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or simply feeling uncertain about what’s next. Therapy can be a space for curiosity and growth: a chance to better understand yourself, deepen emotional intelligence, or live with greater authenticity and connection. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and move toward clarity, ease and flourishing.
Life can sometimes feel confusing or out of sync — whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or simply feeling uncertain about what’s next. Therapy can be a space for curiosity and growth: a chance to better understand yourself, deepen emotional intelligence, or live with greater authenticity and connection. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and move toward clarity, ease and flourishing.
I have a few methodologies up my sleeve, including EMDR, DBT and IFS, but ultimately these are just roads we can take in the course of helping you truly meet yourself.
Typically, my clients have tried the traditional methods of therapy that promote coping, but ultimately they feel stuck in a cycle of collapsing, then patching up and soldiering on. They may have received different diagnoses along the way, but nothing seems to quite capture their experience of life. They feel alone and like there is something deeply wrong with them. They struggle with a sense of self, and worry about what others might think of them. They are still hopeful that things can get better, but they don't know how to make it happen.
I have a few methodologies up my sleeve, including EMDR, DBT and IFS, but ultimately these are just roads we can take in the course of helping you truly meet yourself.
Typically, my clients have tried the traditional methods of therapy that promote coping, but ultimately they feel stuck in a cycle of collapsing, then patching up and soldiering on. They may have received different diagnoses along the way, but nothing seems to quite capture their experience of life. They feel alone and like there is something deeply wrong with them. They struggle with a sense of self, and worry about what others might think of them. They are still hopeful that things can get better, but they don't know how to make it happen.
I integrate attachment, Internal Family Systems and relational approaches to help you understand the patterns shaping your life within the first couple of sessions.
Life today demands a lot from us. We're expected to keep up with work, relationships, family and everyone else's needs while somehow not losing ourselves in the process. Over time, it's easy to feel disconnected from yourself, loved ones or the life you once imagined. My clients often face relationship challenges, work stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma or the transition to parenthood – a profound life change that can strain even the strongest relationships. My practice welcomes both individuals and couples and is informed by my ongoing PhD research into attachment, relationships and the barriers many men face in seeking support.
I integrate attachment, Internal Family Systems and relational approaches to help you understand the patterns shaping your life within the first couple of sessions.
Life today demands a lot from us. We're expected to keep up with work, relationships, family and everyone else's needs while somehow not losing ourselves in the process. Over time, it's easy to feel disconnected from yourself, loved ones or the life you once imagined. My clients often face relationship challenges, work stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma or the transition to parenthood – a profound life change that can strain even the strongest relationships. My practice welcomes both individuals and couples and is informed by my ongoing PhD research into attachment, relationships and the barriers many men face in seeking support.
We believe that change comes from within ourselves.
As the founder at Counselling in Perth with over 20 years experience as a therapist, Nancy Carbone addresses the root cause of issues by working with the underlying feelings and thoughts that drive unwanted behaviors. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves through psychoanalytic practices.
Nancy specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from self defeating patterns of behaviour and heal from attachment wounds.
We believe that change comes from within ourselves.
As the founder at Counselling in Perth with over 20 years experience as a therapist, Nancy Carbone addresses the root cause of issues by working with the underlying feelings and thoughts that drive unwanted behaviors. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves through psychoanalytic practices.
Nancy specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from self defeating patterns of behaviour and heal from attachment wounds.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, EFT and Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat Maguire is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, EFT and Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat Maguire is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Integrating IFS, EFT, somatics, contemplative and mindfulness-based approaches, the body begins to feel like a safe place, you experience more choice and agency, and you come to trust in yourself and your connections with others.
You might be here because you're looking for relief — from the weight of what happened or went unmet in the past, the pull of old patterns, or a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall. Perhaps you feel at the mercy of your own emotions, exhausted by cycles you can't seem to break, and feeling out of touch with yourself and others. Maybe it's a relentless feeling of perfectionism or of being worn down by hypervigilance and worry about what's going to happen next.
I'm Kelly, and I work with individuals and LGBTQIA+ couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and many other human experiences.
Integrating IFS, EFT, somatics, contemplative and mindfulness-based approaches, the body begins to feel like a safe place, you experience more choice and agency, and you come to trust in yourself and your connections with others.
You might be here because you're looking for relief — from the weight of what happened or went unmet in the past, the pull of old patterns, or a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall. Perhaps you feel at the mercy of your own emotions, exhausted by cycles you can't seem to break, and feeling out of touch with yourself and others. Maybe it's a relentless feeling of perfectionism or of being worn down by hypervigilance and worry about what's going to happen next.
I'm Kelly, and I work with individuals and LGBTQIA+ couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and many other human experiences.
Many of my clients live with ADHD, anxiety, or low mood, often feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure about their direction. They want to understand themselves better, feel more in control, and find calm within daily demands. Their goals often include improving focus, managing emotions, and creating meaningful change.
Many of my clients live with ADHD, anxiety, or low mood, often feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure about their direction. They want to understand themselves better, feel more in control, and find calm within daily demands. Their goals often include improving focus, managing emotions, and creating meaningful change.
I also integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) approaches when exploring the deeper layers and origins of emotional experiences.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist supporting people (13+) with OCD, phobias, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties. I have a particular interest in the “stickiness” of OCD, particularly how intrusive thoughts, doubt, and compulsions can quietly take over daily life. I offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where we can slow things down, make sense of these patterns, and help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings so you can move through the world with more freedom and meaning. Exposure work can feel confronting and messy at times, but we’ll approach it slowly together at a pace that feels manageable.
I also integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) approaches when exploring the deeper layers and origins of emotional experiences.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist supporting people (13+) with OCD, phobias, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties. I have a particular interest in the “stickiness” of OCD, particularly how intrusive thoughts, doubt, and compulsions can quietly take over daily life. I offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where we can slow things down, make sense of these patterns, and help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings so you can move through the world with more freedom and meaning. Exposure work can feel confronting and messy at times, but we’ll approach it slowly together at a pace that feels manageable.
My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.
My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.
I integrated therapies of Gestalt, CBT/DBT, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, Narrative, and brief Solution Focussed Therapies.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
I integrated therapies of Gestalt, CBT/DBT, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, Narrative, and brief Solution Focussed Therapies.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS ClinPsy- Tiffany Valente
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I draw on EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches to work with the parts of you that talking alone hasn't reached.
My work suits people who are self-aware, motivated, and ready to go beyond insight into genuine, lasting change. People who sense there is more to their inner life than they have yet been able to access.
This isn't therapy that stays on the surface. It goes somewhere.
I draw on EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches to work with the parts of you that talking alone hasn't reached.
My work suits people who are self-aware, motivated, and ready to go beyond insight into genuine, lasting change. People who sense there is more to their inner life than they have yet been able to access.
This isn't therapy that stays on the surface. It goes somewhere.
I employ an integrative approach to therapy that draws on a range of traditional and modern techniques including CBT, schema therapy, and internal family systems.
I see adults seeking support for a range of mental health conditions and stressors. I specialise in ADHD, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, and attachment (relationship) issues. I endeavor to provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere in therapy, characterised by a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach.
I employ an integrative approach to therapy that draws on a range of traditional and modern techniques including CBT, schema therapy, and internal family systems.
I see adults seeking support for a range of mental health conditions and stressors. I specialise in ADHD, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, and attachment (relationship) issues. I endeavor to provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere in therapy, characterised by a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach.
I practice from a social work, intersectional and culturally responsive framework and use CBT, Family Systems, EMDR, ACT and other evidence based techniques to support you to gain deeper insight into your belief systems, triggers, needs and values.
I approach my work with people in a trauma informed, supportive, empathic and non judgmental way. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to enable you to have a sanctuary for self discovery and connection as we work through life's complexities together. I work with adults of all ages and have extensive experience in grief, loss and trauma, including infertility, suicide and estrangement. My practice approach is grounded in social work theory and evidence based psychological strategies. I work collaboratively with you to build sustainable skills and approaches to support your mental health into the future.
I practice from a social work, intersectional and culturally responsive framework and use CBT, Family Systems, EMDR, ACT and other evidence based techniques to support you to gain deeper insight into your belief systems, triggers, needs and values.
I approach my work with people in a trauma informed, supportive, empathic and non judgmental way. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to enable you to have a sanctuary for self discovery and connection as we work through life's complexities together. I work with adults of all ages and have extensive experience in grief, loss and trauma, including infertility, suicide and estrangement. My practice approach is grounded in social work theory and evidence based psychological strategies. I work collaboratively with you to build sustainable skills and approaches to support your mental health into the future.
Our evidence-based approaches, including ACT, schema therapy, EFT & IFS, help clients navigate relationship challenges, rebuild intimacy & manage emotional distress.
At Couples Therapy Melbourne, we support individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, and communication breakdowns. We work with those struggling to rebuild intimacy, manage conflict, or navigate life transitions such as marriage or parenthood. Our clients often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, impacting their relationships. We provide a safe, compassionate space to develop effective communication skills, strengthen emotional bonds, and gain clarity on relationship dynamics. Our goal is to help clients reconnect, heal, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Our evidence-based approaches, including ACT, schema therapy, EFT & IFS, help clients navigate relationship challenges, rebuild intimacy & manage emotional distress.
At Couples Therapy Melbourne, we support individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, and communication breakdowns. We work with those struggling to rebuild intimacy, manage conflict, or navigate life transitions such as marriage or parenthood. Our clients often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, impacting their relationships. We provide a safe, compassionate space to develop effective communication skills, strengthen emotional bonds, and gain clarity on relationship dynamics. Our goal is to help clients reconnect, heal, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Are you feeling stuck, like something important is missing from your life, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Do you find it challenging to have your emotional needs met in relationships? Are you trapped in repetitive patterns, struggling to define healthy boundaries? There is a reason behind these struggles, and together, we will uncover what is holding you back, providing you with the clarity and confidence needed to turn things around. I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
Are you feeling stuck, like something important is missing from your life, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Do you find it challenging to have your emotional needs met in relationships? Are you trapped in repetitive patterns, struggling to define healthy boundaries? There is a reason behind these struggles, and together, we will uncover what is holding you back, providing you with the clarity and confidence needed to turn things around. I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
Manisha (they/she) is a queer, neurodivergent, Sri Lankan-Fijian Indian non-binary woman, born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A person-centred narrative therapist, EMDR practitioner, and resource therapist (parts work), Manisha brings a deep commitment to anti-colonial care. Raised in a bicultural haven, they carry the belief that what's good for Māori is good for all, an ethos woven into both life and practice. Therapy with Manisha is grounded in collective thriving, cultural safety, and the gentle yet powerful art of storytelling.
Manisha (they/she) is a queer, neurodivergent, Sri Lankan-Fijian Indian non-binary woman, born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A person-centred narrative therapist, EMDR practitioner, and resource therapist (parts work), Manisha brings a deep commitment to anti-colonial care. Raised in a bicultural haven, they carry the belief that what's good for Māori is good for all, an ethos woven into both life and practice. Therapy with Manisha is grounded in collective thriving, cultural safety, and the gentle yet powerful art of storytelling.
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.
My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I am passionate about exploring how traumatic experiences and attachment patterns impact on our mental health, sense of well-being and life decisions. I have a strong interest in mind-body connection and integrating cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I am passionate about exploring how traumatic experiences and attachment patterns impact on our mental health, sense of well-being and life decisions. I have a strong interest in mind-body connection and integrating cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
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.
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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.