Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Maribyrnong, VIC
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, particularly EMDR therapy, and is tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals.
I support clients who may be experiencing:
Trauma and complex or unresolved past experiences,
Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm,
Depression and low mood,
Relationship and family challenges,
Burnout, life transitions, and work-related stress,
Sleep difficulties and patterns linked to emotional distress.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, particularly EMDR therapy, and is tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals.
I support clients who may be experiencing:
Trauma and complex or unresolved past experiences,
Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm,
Depression and low mood,
Relationship and family challenges,
Burnout, life transitions, and work-related stress,
Sleep difficulties and patterns linked to emotional distress.
If you’re ready for real change (not just talk), this is a focused, results-driven service. I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety. I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments. My approach to therapy is structured, practical, and tailored to you, helping you understand patterns, regain control, and make meaningful progress.
If you’re ready for real change (not just talk), this is a focused, results-driven service. I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety. I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments. My approach to therapy is structured, practical, and tailored to you, helping you understand patterns, regain control, and make meaningful progress.
My work focuses on building healthy coping skills, sustainable relationships, and incorporating person centered therapeutic intervention to support my clients to make positive and lasting changes in their lives that are tangible and reliable.
I work with grief, isolation, and struggling with direction in their lives.
My work focuses on building healthy coping skills, sustainable relationships, and incorporating person centered therapeutic intervention to support my clients to make positive and lasting changes in their lives that are tangible and reliable.
I work with grief, isolation, and struggling with direction in their lives.
I specialise in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Therapy with me is a collaborative journey to uncover the root causes of your concerns, equip you with practical tools, and foster meaningful, sustainable change. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and supported.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, know that you're not alone—and change is possible.
I specialise in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Therapy with me is a collaborative journey to uncover the root causes of your concerns, equip you with practical tools, and foster meaningful, sustainable change. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and supported.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, know that you're not alone—and change is possible.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
To address each person's unique needs, he integrates skills from EMDR, Mindful CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Gottman Method.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
To address each person's unique needs, he integrates skills from EMDR, Mindful CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), and Gottman Method.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
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.
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Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy. She specificalised in working with adults with particular interest in culturally responsive clinical practice. Tigist has experience working forensic, non-profit and health sector. She has a history with working with racial trauma, sexual assault, family violence and refugee trauma.
Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy. She specificalised in working with adults with particular interest in culturally responsive clinical practice. Tigist has experience working forensic, non-profit and health sector. She has a history with working with racial trauma, sexual assault, family violence and refugee trauma.
Hello and welcome! I'm Jaq (she,they), a passionate, trauma informed social worker, counsellor and grief tender with 25+ years experience working beside people in the community sector in the areas of domestic, family & sexual violence, disability & mental health. As a queer, non binary person I am particularly interested in supporting the LGBTIQA+ community, young people and women.
Hello and welcome! I'm Jaq (she,they), a passionate, trauma informed social worker, counsellor and grief tender with 25+ years experience working beside people in the community sector in the areas of domestic, family & sexual violence, disability & mental health. As a queer, non binary person I am particularly interested in supporting the LGBTIQA+ community, young people and women.
I am a Soul Centred Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over 20 years experience. You may be experiencing big life transitions, relationship issues or old negative patterns and beliefs that are getting in the way leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Deciding to come to therapy can feel like such a relief getting To share your story and be heard without judgment in a supportive environment. Therapy can really help to bring about change and healing allowing you to make sense of those old negative patterns making it possible to respond to yourself and to life in a way the works better for the whole of who you are now.
I am a Soul Centred Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over 20 years experience. You may be experiencing big life transitions, relationship issues or old negative patterns and beliefs that are getting in the way leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Deciding to come to therapy can feel like such a relief getting To share your story and be heard without judgment in a supportive environment. Therapy can really help to bring about change and healing allowing you to make sense of those old negative patterns making it possible to respond to yourself and to life in a way the works better for the whole of who you are now.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing upon a range of modalities including CBT, IFS, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies.
If you're an adolescent or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unresolved past experiences, you're not alone. You might be exhausted by the internal chaos, constantly battling big emotions, or struggling to silence that critical inner voice. You want to feel grounded, confident, and free from the pasts' grip. You yearn to understand your emotions better, to stop feeling like 'too much', or 'not enough', and to genuinely feel at peace within yourself, finally embracing all the parts that you, you.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing upon a range of modalities including CBT, IFS, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies.
If you're an adolescent or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unresolved past experiences, you're not alone. You might be exhausted by the internal chaos, constantly battling big emotions, or struggling to silence that critical inner voice. You want to feel grounded, confident, and free from the pasts' grip. You yearn to understand your emotions better, to stop feeling like 'too much', or 'not enough', and to genuinely feel at peace within yourself, finally embracing all the parts that you, 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.
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.
Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS ClinPsy- Tiffany Valente
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I’m a Clinical Psychologist offering specialised online therapy across Australia, integrating EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and somatic approaches to process trauma, shift enduring patterns, and restore emotional safety.
My work goes beyond talk therapy. I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (Level 2 trained) to help you process trauma, shift entrenched patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change. Sessions are structured, attuned, and guided by what your nervous system needs to heal.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist offering specialised online therapy across Australia, integrating EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and somatic approaches to process trauma, shift enduring patterns, and restore emotional safety.
My work goes beyond talk therapy. I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (Level 2 trained) to help you process trauma, shift entrenched patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change. Sessions are structured, attuned, and guided by what your nervous system needs to heal.
Darren practices from the strength-based approach, using a biopsychosocial model in all of his case formulation as well as family systems theory.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
Darren practices from the strength-based approach, using a biopsychosocial model in all of his case formulation as well as family systems theory.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
Savleen draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Skills, Internal Family Systems, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
Savleen draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Skills, Internal Family Systems, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
As at May 2026 I have immediate availability to take on new clients. Providing a straightforward, warm and engaging style of therapy, I support women to increase self-acceptance and find calm and connection in the overwhelm and pressures of daily life. I enjoy working with adults exploring their neurodivergence, as well as those navigating periods of adjustment and transition — including becoming a new parent (or parenting a teenager), perimenopause, separation, or grief.
As at May 2026 I have immediate availability to take on new clients. Providing a straightforward, warm and engaging style of therapy, I support women to increase self-acceptance and find calm and connection in the overwhelm and pressures of daily life. I enjoy working with adults exploring their neurodivergence, as well as those navigating periods of adjustment and transition — including becoming a new parent (or parenting a teenager), perimenopause, separation, or grief.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals in a warm and compassionate environment. I work towards providing you a safe space where you can turn toward yourself, explore the complexities of your life, and work toward change and growth. I work with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. I also work with couples to support them in exploring unresolved tensions and defeating patterns, and working through painful emotions toward rekindling connection and intimacy.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals in a warm and compassionate environment. I work towards providing you a safe space where you can turn toward yourself, explore the complexities of your life, and work toward change and growth. I work with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. I also work with couples to support them in exploring unresolved tensions and defeating patterns, and working through painful emotions toward rekindling connection and intimacy.
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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.