Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Fitzroy, VIC
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.
Im a Certified ( IFS) Internal Family System therapist that offers a range of Somatic-Based Healing Practices; these are combined with (DBR) Deep Brain Reorienting, (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - gold standard treatment for PTSD/Trauma as outlined by the World Health Organisation, as well the therapeutic approach of (Havening).
I have spent over 20 years helping people. I am an Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist with many years of experience working with people with Complex Mental Health Presentations, Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), NDIS, as well as Drug & Alcohol issues. I completed my Clinical Masters in Systemic Family Therapy at The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University. I am a member of AAFT Australian Association of Family Therapists. The core focus of my approach is a relational one, both how we relate to our experiences within ourselves and how we connect and relate with people in our lives.
Im a Certified ( IFS) Internal Family System therapist that offers a range of Somatic-Based Healing Practices; these are combined with (DBR) Deep Brain Reorienting, (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - gold standard treatment for PTSD/Trauma as outlined by the World Health Organisation, as well the therapeutic approach of (Havening).
I have spent over 20 years helping people. I am an Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist with many years of experience working with people with Complex Mental Health Presentations, Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), NDIS, as well as Drug & Alcohol issues. I completed my Clinical Masters in Systemic Family Therapy at The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University. I am a member of AAFT Australian Association of Family Therapists. The core focus of my approach is a relational one, both how we relate to our experiences within ourselves and how we connect and relate with people in our lives.
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.
Every person is unique, and we each experience life’s challenges in our own way. While similar situations may touch our lives, our responses to them are deeply personal and complex. I believe that therapy should reflect this individuality—there is no one-size-fits-all solution. My approach is tailored to meet you where you are, recognizing that what works for one person may not work for another, even if they’ve faced the same circumstances. Together, we’ll explore your needs, strengths, and goals to find the path that feels right for you.
Every person is unique, and we each experience life’s challenges in our own way. While similar situations may touch our lives, our responses to them are deeply personal and complex. I believe that therapy should reflect this individuality—there is no one-size-fits-all solution. My approach is tailored to meet you where you are, recognizing that what works for one person may not work for another, even if they’ve faced the same circumstances. Together, we’ll explore your needs, strengths, and goals to find the path that feels right for you.
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.
Alisa provides counselling for adults from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
She has experience supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, cultural concerns, loneliness, low self-esteem, work-related and more. Alisa has also experience working in a sub-acute community mental health setting.
Alisa has a particular interest in working with Asian Australian individuals, supporting clients in navigating the complexities of balancing their cultural heritage with Western society.
Alisa provides counselling for adults from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
She has experience supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, cultural concerns, loneliness, low self-esteem, work-related and more. Alisa has also experience working in a sub-acute community mental health setting.
Alisa has a particular interest in working with Asian Australian individuals, supporting clients in navigating the complexities of balancing their cultural heritage with Western society.
I often use internal family systems, acceptance and commitment and emotion focused therapies in my work.
Hello, my name is Sorcha (she/her). I am a psychologist and I help adults to navigate and manage complex feelings or behaviours, often as a result of unmet needs in childhood and/or trauma. I also address challenges with sense of self, identity and self-esteem.
I often use internal family systems, acceptance and commitment and emotion focused therapies in my work.
Hello, my name is Sorcha (she/her). I am a psychologist and I help adults to navigate and manage complex feelings or behaviours, often as a result of unmet needs in childhood and/or trauma. I also address challenges with sense of self, identity and self-esteem.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) work.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
I integrate Internal Family Systems ( IFS) work.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
I trained in Psychology and Law at Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and Monash University; and completed specialist clinical training in Gestalt psychotherapy. I have also trained in extensively in Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhist vipassana meditation and Advaita (non-dual) traditions.
I specialise in working with clients who are walking a path of wholeness and integration, personal development, spiritual awakening, self-actualisation and transcendence. Many of my clients are sensitive souls called deeply to a way of being beyond traditional societal expectations and narratives.
I trained in Psychology and Law at Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and Monash University; and completed specialist clinical training in Gestalt psychotherapy. I have also trained in extensively in Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhist vipassana meditation and Advaita (non-dual) traditions.
I specialise in working with clients who are walking a path of wholeness and integration, personal development, spiritual awakening, self-actualisation and transcendence. Many of my clients are sensitive souls called deeply to a way of being beyond traditional societal expectations and narratives.
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.
Each person reveals a distinct way of seeking meaning and purpose. Through living and working with people from all walks of life, I bring a curious mind with an alternative perspective. My approach, grounded in existential philosophy, is best described as a broad conversation about how you live and what you value in life.
Each person reveals a distinct way of seeking meaning and purpose. Through living and working with people from all walks of life, I bring a curious mind with an alternative perspective. My approach, grounded in existential philosophy, is best described as a broad conversation about how you live and what you value in life.
As a trauma therapist and multidisciplinary artist, I work at the intersection of relational healing, psychological sciences, creativity, and cultural identity. My practice supports people navigating trauma, relationship patterns, and disconnection—from themselves, others and what gives them meaning in life; their values. I specialise in working with complex trauma, often rooted in experiences of intimate family violence, cultural rupture and developmental trauma. At the heart of my work is bringing emotion and memory together with the body, science, and creativity.
As a trauma therapist and multidisciplinary artist, I work at the intersection of relational healing, psychological sciences, creativity, and cultural identity. My practice supports people navigating trauma, relationship patterns, and disconnection—from themselves, others and what gives them meaning in life; their values. I specialise in working with complex trauma, often rooted in experiences of intimate family violence, cultural rupture and developmental trauma. At the heart of my work is bringing emotion and memory together with the body, science, and creativity.
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'm a Clinical Psychologist who integrates Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR & Schema Therapy to help adults heal the lasting impact of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and dysfunctional family dynamics.
Shame, anxiety, relationship difficulties, people pleasing, perfectionism, and low self-worth are just some of the struggles that can leave you feeling caught in painful patterns that are difficult to change. Many people I work with grew up in families where emotional neglect, criticism, control, or unhealthy family dynamics shaped how they learned to survive. My work helps you understand these patterns with compassion, so they no longer define how you relate to yourself, others, and the world. Together, we work towards building greater self-trust, healthier relationships, and a life no longer organised around survival.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist who integrates Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR & Schema Therapy to help adults heal the lasting impact of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and dysfunctional family dynamics.
Shame, anxiety, relationship difficulties, people pleasing, perfectionism, and low self-worth are just some of the struggles that can leave you feeling caught in painful patterns that are difficult to change. Many people I work with grew up in families where emotional neglect, criticism, control, or unhealthy family dynamics shaped how they learned to survive. My work helps you understand these patterns with compassion, so they no longer define how you relate to yourself, others, and the world. Together, we work towards building greater self-trust, healthier relationships, and a life no longer organised around survival.
Using trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR Therapy, and Schema Therapy, I help you understand the parts, emotional wounds, and deeply held patterns shaping how you feel and relate.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist specialising in trauma and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Using EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Schema Therapy, I help you understand and shift deeper patterns and emotional wounds, so you can feel more grounded, connected, and able to move forward with clarity.
Using trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems ( IFS), EMDR Therapy, and Schema Therapy, I help you understand the parts, emotional wounds, and deeply held patterns shaping how you feel and relate.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist specialising in trauma and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Using EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Schema Therapy, I help you understand and shift deeper patterns and emotional wounds, so you can feel more grounded, connected, and able to move forward with clarity.
Monique Bricknell
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Waitlist for new clients
I draw on a mix of Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and to help people to understand themselves and draw on their strengths to help them to overcome challenges.
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
I draw on a mix of Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and to help people to understand themselves and draw on their strengths to help them to overcome challenges.
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Sometimes something breaks — a loss, an ending, a life that suddenly doesn't fit — and it's too heavy to carry alone. And sometimes the same thing keeps happening — the same kind of partner, the same challenges, the same chronic loneliness — until it feels like something you can't name is running things. I work with both. I'm a depth counsellor — attachment wounds, the shadow, trauma, grief, identity shifts. I specialise in shadow and soul work. Much of what runs us was built in survival — it was protection once. Whether you need room or answers, that's the work we can do together.
People come to therapy for different reasons. Sometimes something breaks — a loss, an ending, a life that suddenly doesn't fit — and it's too heavy to carry alone. And sometimes the same thing keeps happening — the same kind of partner, the same challenges, the same chronic loneliness — until it feels like something you can't name is running things. I work with both. I'm a depth counsellor — attachment wounds, the shadow, trauma, grief, identity shifts. I specialise in shadow and soul work. Much of what runs us was built in survival — it was protection once. Whether you need room or answers, that's the work we can do together.
Hi, I’m El (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world for some time. I have a passion for working with people who are of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, First Nations communities, and those who are have experienced traumatic events in their life. My strengths are helping clients feel safe to be themselves and to share their story, knowing they will be accepted for who they are. My approach is very down to earth, empathetic and warm.
Hi, I’m El (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world for some time. I have a passion for working with people who are of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, First Nations communities, and those who are have experienced traumatic events in their life. My strengths are helping clients feel safe to be themselves and to share their story, knowing they will be accepted for who they are. My approach is very down to earth, empathetic and warm.
Modalities can include somatic-approaches, reconnection of the mind-body system, internal family systems and process work, CBT and schema therapy, and EMDR, amongst others.
Are you constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or exhausted, even when you know you're safe? Trauma, chronic stress, and ADHD can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to switch off, focus, regulate emotions, or feel present. You may find yourself masking, overthinking, avoiding triggers, or feeling numb and disconnected. Therapy can help you understand how your brain and body have adapted, build greater safety and self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and create lasting change through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.
Modalities can include somatic-approaches, reconnection of the mind-body system, internal family systems and process work, CBT and schema therapy, and EMDR, amongst others.
Are you constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or exhausted, even when you know you're safe? Trauma, chronic stress, and ADHD can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to switch off, focus, regulate emotions, or feel present. You may find yourself masking, overthinking, avoiding triggers, or feeling numb and disconnected. Therapy can help you understand how your brain and body have adapted, build greater safety and self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and create lasting change through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.
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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.