Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Red Hill, VIC
The essence of my therapy is in building solid, safe relationships collaboratively with my clients, catering to the unique needs of each person in a non-judgmental way. Rather than tell someone what they need, I prefer a merging of minds to make meaningful and sustainable differences. Together we explore resources to overcome adversity and suffering whilst learning to accept and adapt to the complicated facets of life where required. My therapeutic approach is also rooted in a deep exploration of early life experiences, with a focus on understanding and facilitating the healing of trauma or patterned behaviour.
The essence of my therapy is in building solid, safe relationships collaboratively with my clients, catering to the unique needs of each person in a non-judgmental way. Rather than tell someone what they need, I prefer a merging of minds to make meaningful and sustainable differences. Together we explore resources to overcome adversity and suffering whilst learning to accept and adapt to the complicated facets of life where required. My therapeutic approach is also rooted in a deep exploration of early life experiences, with a focus on understanding and facilitating the healing of trauma or patterned behaviour.
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
I draw from different approaches, such as psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS (Internal family systems), creative work and solution-focused approach.
I am a humanistic and relational counsellor. My focus is to meet the needs of each unique client. I form strong collaborative bonds with clients and understand the influence their past experiences and relationships have on their current lives. I'm successful in resolving issues through positive reinforcement and constructive counselling. Some of the issues I work with: relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relocation, impact of abuse and trauma, grief and bereavement.
I draw from different approaches, such as psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS (Internal family systems), creative work and solution-focused approach.
I am a humanistic and relational counsellor. My focus is to meet the needs of each unique client. I form strong collaborative bonds with clients and understand the influence their past experiences and relationships have on their current lives. I'm successful in resolving issues through positive reinforcement and constructive counselling. Some of the issues I work with: relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relocation, impact of abuse and trauma, grief and bereavement.
My primary focus is working with adults aged 16 and older. I have experience working with individuals navigating:
Trauma, PTSD, Interpersonal Concerns, Anxiety + Panic Disorders, Perinatal Mental Health, Stress + Burnout, Somatic Symptoms and Parenting
My primary focus is working with adults aged 16 and older. I have experience working with individuals navigating:
Trauma, PTSD, Interpersonal Concerns, Anxiety + Panic Disorders, Perinatal Mental Health, Stress + Burnout, Somatic Symptoms and Parenting
As an experienced Clinical & Counselling Psychologist and Supervisor with specialised training in mental health I offer counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. For families, I work with child mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, ARFID and provide neuro-affirming care and advocacy, support children through parental separation, and school challenges. I empower families to advocate for their neurodivergent young person in educational settings. For adults and couples, the aim is to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional responses.
As an experienced Clinical & Counselling Psychologist and Supervisor with specialised training in mental health I offer counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. For families, I work with child mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, ARFID and provide neuro-affirming care and advocacy, support children through parental separation, and school challenges. I empower families to advocate for their neurodivergent young person in educational settings. For adults and couples, the aim is to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional responses.
I am a qualified IAT (Integrative Attachment Therapy) therapist which specialises in adult attachment repair. Attachment repair effectively treats anxious, avoidant and disorganised attachment in adults, helping clients to achieve inner security, relationship satisfaction, and emotional well-being.
I use a combination of emotional, cognitive and somatic therapeutic approaches in my work, because not everyone is the same, and I find as a therapist I need a variety of tools in my kit to meet the unique needs of each client.
I am a qualified IAT (Integrative Attachment Therapy) therapist which specialises in adult attachment repair. Attachment repair effectively treats anxious, avoidant and disorganised attachment in adults, helping clients to achieve inner security, relationship satisfaction, and emotional well-being.
I use a combination of emotional, cognitive and somatic therapeutic approaches in my work, because not everyone is the same, and I find as a therapist I need a variety of tools in my kit to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
Priya is a warm and compassionate psychologist who values creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She works collaboratively with individuals to explore challenges, build insight, and foster meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and grounded in the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship. Priya works collaboratively with clients to build practical coping strategies, deepen self-understanding, and support overall wellbeing and personal growth. She can provide therapy in both English and Punjabi.
Priya is a warm and compassionate psychologist who values creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She works collaboratively with individuals to explore challenges, build insight, and foster meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and grounded in the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship. Priya works collaboratively with clients to build practical coping strategies, deepen self-understanding, and support overall wellbeing and personal growth. She can provide therapy in both English and Punjabi.
I integrate EMDR, parts work ( IFS), and nervous system-based therapy to support meaningful, lasting change.
This work may suit you if you feel on edge, emotionally reactive, or disconnected, struggle in relationships, or have insight into your patterns but can’t shift them. I have a particular experience working with sexual trauma and complex trauma, and aim to create a space that feels safe, grounded, and supportive.
I integrate EMDR, parts work ( IFS), and nervous system-based therapy to support meaningful, lasting change.
This work may suit you if you feel on edge, emotionally reactive, or disconnected, struggle in relationships, or have insight into your patterns but can’t shift them. I have a particular experience working with sexual trauma and complex trauma, and aim to create a space that feels safe, grounded, and supportive.
Hello, my name is Angela Oldfield and I am an accredited Mental Health social worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers, Level 4 counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, EMDR therapist (Eye motion Desensitization Reprocessing) registered with EMDR Association Australia (EMDRAA) and I am a Clinical Supervisor. I take a solution focused, person-centered approach to working with my clients. I treat each client as an individual and use different techniques and therapies tailored to their personal situations and needs, while working at their own pace. I am an experienced trauma therapist.
Hello, my name is Angela Oldfield and I am an accredited Mental Health social worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers, Level 4 counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, EMDR therapist (Eye motion Desensitization Reprocessing) registered with EMDR Association Australia (EMDRAA) and I am a Clinical Supervisor. I take a solution focused, person-centered approach to working with my clients. I treat each client as an individual and use different techniques and therapies tailored to their personal situations and needs, while working at their own pace. I am an experienced trauma therapist.
We all feel stuck sometimes, making sense of ongoing grief, loss, or life’s uncertainty. Do you want more time, freedom, to feel heard or to make sense of the 'right' next steps for you? You may want to feel you have work that is more meaningful, happier relationships, or to resolve current or past difficult experiences.
It would be a privilege to support you through the challenges and changes you are experiencing in your life, making sense of it together.
Therapy is a partnership of courage; a willingness to step into the unknown, to find a more satisfying way of living and understanding life and self.
We all feel stuck sometimes, making sense of ongoing grief, loss, or life’s uncertainty. Do you want more time, freedom, to feel heard or to make sense of the 'right' next steps for you? You may want to feel you have work that is more meaningful, happier relationships, or to resolve current or past difficult experiences.
It would be a privilege to support you through the challenges and changes you are experiencing in your life, making sense of it together.
Therapy is a partnership of courage; a willingness to step into the unknown, to find a more satisfying way of living and understanding life and self.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
My practice draws from various therapeutic models, including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt, Mentalization-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Attachment Repair, and Eco-psychotherapy.
I am genuinely inspired by an individual’s ability to endure suffering and still move forward, and by the human spirit’s innate capacity for healing. I believe therapy serves as the solid ground upon which a person's suffering is witnessed, held and honoured. From this place, together we explore their history, wounds, and trauma - the roots of their suffering. By establishing this foundation, we pave the way for transformation, nurturing new ways of being, and enabling lasting change. I work with clients to explore and address attitudes, behaviours, and thought patterns that may hinder the realization of their true potential..
My practice draws from various therapeutic models, including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt, Mentalization-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Attachment Repair, and Eco-psychotherapy.
I am genuinely inspired by an individual’s ability to endure suffering and still move forward, and by the human spirit’s innate capacity for healing. I believe therapy serves as the solid ground upon which a person's suffering is witnessed, held and honoured. From this place, together we explore their history, wounds, and trauma - the roots of their suffering. By establishing this foundation, we pave the way for transformation, nurturing new ways of being, and enabling lasting change. I work with clients to explore and address attitudes, behaviours, and thought patterns that may hinder the realization of their true potential..
My approach is integrative and client-led, drawing on CBT, ACT, person-centred, IFS-informed and somatic frameworks - always fitting the approach to you, not the other way around.
Do you feel like you've been living in ways that looked right from the outside, but felt misaligned from within? Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, or a deeper question of identity and authenticity, you don't have to keep pushing through alone.
I'm Sally, a Melbourne-based counsellor with a Masters in Counselling and ACA Level 2 registration. I specialise in anxiety and burnout, relationship stress, identity and authenticity, and late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodivergence.
I offer a warm, evidence-informed space - non-pathologising, collaborative, and entirely on your terms.
My approach is integrative and client-led, drawing on CBT, ACT, person-centred, IFS-informed and somatic frameworks - always fitting the approach to you, not the other way around.
Do you feel like you've been living in ways that looked right from the outside, but felt misaligned from within? Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, or a deeper question of identity and authenticity, you don't have to keep pushing through alone.
I'm Sally, a Melbourne-based counsellor with a Masters in Counselling and ACA Level 2 registration. I specialise in anxiety and burnout, relationship stress, identity and authenticity, and late-diagnosed ADHD and neurodivergence.
I offer a warm, evidence-informed space - non-pathologising, collaborative, and entirely on your terms.
With many years of experience across the disability, mental health, psychosocial, and aged care sectors, To-Chau supports children, adolescents, adults, parents, carers, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. Her case management and NDIS Support Coordination experience, supporting individuals with complex needs, including neurodivergent individuals and those with psychosocial disability, informs her collaborative approach. She encourages clients to gently unpack their challenges, explore experiences, build capacity to develop practical strategies and skills that support emotional wellbeing, resilience, connection and growth
With many years of experience across the disability, mental health, psychosocial, and aged care sectors, To-Chau supports children, adolescents, adults, parents, carers, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. Her case management and NDIS Support Coordination experience, supporting individuals with complex needs, including neurodivergent individuals and those with psychosocial disability, informs her collaborative approach. She encourages clients to gently unpack their challenges, explore experiences, build capacity to develop practical strategies and skills that support emotional wellbeing, resilience, connection and growth
I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach using EMDR, somatic therapy (Somatic Experiencing), parts work ( IFS), and CBT-based modalities (DBT, ACT), alongside psychoeducation and nervous system regulation to facilitate emotional regulation and behaviour change.
You might be someone who holds a lot inside. On the outside, life continues with work, relationships, responsibilities, while you may feel internally overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or tired in a way that rest doesn’t seem to fix.
I am experienced working with people who have past experiences that still live in the body, patterns that repeat in relationships, or a sense of not fully belonging.
I’m especially passionate about supporting people from a migrant background. I deeply understand the challenges from cultural expectations, unspoken family dynamics, or emotional experiences that do not fit into the mainstream culture.
I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach using EMDR, somatic therapy (Somatic Experiencing), parts work ( IFS), and CBT-based modalities (DBT, ACT), alongside psychoeducation and nervous system regulation to facilitate emotional regulation and behaviour change.
You might be someone who holds a lot inside. On the outside, life continues with work, relationships, responsibilities, while you may feel internally overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or tired in a way that rest doesn’t seem to fix.
I am experienced working with people who have past experiences that still live in the body, patterns that repeat in relationships, or a sense of not fully belonging.
I’m especially passionate about supporting people from a migrant background. I deeply understand the challenges from cultural expectations, unspoken family dynamics, or emotional experiences that do not fit into the mainstream culture.
Hi, I’m Carolyn I’m a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I have completed my Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Masters in Counselling. I am trained in level 1 & 2 Gottman Couples Therapy. I have provided counselling to individuals, couples and families including children, adolescents and adults. In my practice, I want to provide a service to clients that is authentic and respectful, where clients feel safe to fully express themselves in a non-judgmental space and be able to move forward in alignment to their values.
Hi, I’m Carolyn I’m a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I have completed my Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Masters in Counselling. I am trained in level 1 & 2 Gottman Couples Therapy. I have provided counselling to individuals, couples and families including children, adolescents and adults. In my practice, I want to provide a service to clients that is authentic and respectful, where clients feel safe to fully express themselves in a non-judgmental space and be able to move forward in alignment to their values.
I draw gently from approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS and trauma-informed care, offering a safe, supportive space to understand your experiences, build insight and develop tools that feel right for you.
I help people experiencing emotional distress, trauma or grief, or striving to create a nurturing home amid complex family dynamics. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain and longing for relief. You need to reduce distress, improve communication, build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships. You want practical strategies, gentle insights and compassionate guidance that honours your experience and empowers you to find balance, hope and meaning. We work at your pace. You may also be supporting loved ones with autism or ADHD; together we tailor routines and coping tools to reclaim wellbeing and connection.
I draw gently from approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS and trauma-informed care, offering a safe, supportive space to understand your experiences, build insight and develop tools that feel right for you.
I help people experiencing emotional distress, trauma or grief, or striving to create a nurturing home amid complex family dynamics. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain and longing for relief. You need to reduce distress, improve communication, build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships. You want practical strategies, gentle insights and compassionate guidance that honours your experience and empowers you to find balance, hope and meaning. We work at your pace. You may also be supporting loved ones with autism or ADHD; together we tailor routines and coping tools to reclaim wellbeing and connection.
Hello, I’m Sue. I am a Counsellor, Art Therapist, and established Bright Black Art Therapy & Counselling in 2018. You might be considering therapy with long experience of feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Although you have tried many things, it’s not working as well as you would like. I offer a person-centred style, towards understanding YOU and your experiences. Together we use a range of therapeutic methods and choose what is most helpful for you. Therapy plans can include development and practicing new ways for you to work with your most challenging experiences, so they feel like less of a barrier to do what matters most to you.
Hello, I’m Sue. I am a Counsellor, Art Therapist, and established Bright Black Art Therapy & Counselling in 2018. You might be considering therapy with long experience of feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Although you have tried many things, it’s not working as well as you would like. I offer a person-centred style, towards understanding YOU and your experiences. Together we use a range of therapeutic methods and choose what is most helpful for you. Therapy plans can include development and practicing new ways for you to work with your most challenging experiences, so they feel like less of a barrier to do what matters most to you.
I use an integrative counselling approach where interventions are drawn from a variety of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Family and Couples Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma Focussed Therapies, Parenting education and Psycho-education.
I provide counselling for a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, relational trauma and single incident trauma, family separation and reunification, couple/relationship issues (recovery from affairs/infidelity, improving communication, conflict management, strengthening connection), men’s mental health/fatherhood challenges, parenting skills and confidence (parents of teens), self-esteem and identity.
I use an integrative counselling approach where interventions are drawn from a variety of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Family and Couples Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma Focussed Therapies, Parenting education and Psycho-education.
I provide counselling for a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, relational trauma and single incident trauma, family separation and reunification, couple/relationship issues (recovery from affairs/infidelity, improving communication, conflict management, strengthening connection), men’s mental health/fatherhood challenges, parenting skills and confidence (parents of teens), self-esteem and identity.
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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.