Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Rye, VIC
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist
specialising in working with high conflict family relationships. My expertise is working
with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room
with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
My work is grounded in attachment, polyvagal and Bowen theory with a strong
trauma informed approach. I aim to support clients to develop an understanding of
transgenerational patterns learnt in our family of origin and how they
show up in the present and continue to cause us distress and to be stuck.
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist
specialising in working with high conflict family relationships. My expertise is working
with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room
with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
My work is grounded in attachment, polyvagal and Bowen theory with a strong
trauma informed approach. I aim to support clients to develop an understanding of
transgenerational patterns learnt in our family of origin and how they
show up in the present and continue to cause us distress and to be stuck.
Master's in counselling through ECU , trained in IFS, ACT and DBT, as well as certification in creative therapies and embodied practices
Supporting clients to intergrate their lived experiences and find compassion and understanding towards their own lives
Master's in counselling through ECU , trained in IFS, ACT and DBT, as well as certification in creative therapies and embodied practices
Supporting clients to intergrate their lived experiences and find compassion and understanding towards their own lives
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.
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.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
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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.
I work with people from all walks of life, from young to the elderly, offering warmth, empathy and understanding. Importantly I am skilled in various models of therapeutic transformation, ranging from mindfulness to CBT, hypnotherapy to EFT. I am very passionate about arming my clients with the tools to manage their own mental health needs between sessions.
I work with people from all walks of life, from young to the elderly, offering warmth, empathy and understanding. Importantly I am skilled in various models of therapeutic transformation, ranging from mindfulness to CBT, hypnotherapy to EFT. I am very passionate about arming my clients with the tools to manage their own mental health needs between sessions.
Hello, I'm Samantha, and I am located Bayside, Melbourne 3195. I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing a range of issues and concerns relating to their overall well-being. We are here to support you and your family. I take a warm, caring, and holistic approach to therapy and tailor our treatment to your individual needs. When working with children specifically, I use a play-based approach which creates a fun, calm and engaged environment.
Hello, I'm Samantha, and I am located Bayside, Melbourne 3195. I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing a range of issues and concerns relating to their overall well-being. We are here to support you and your family. I take a warm, caring, and holistic approach to therapy and tailor our treatment to your individual needs. When working with children specifically, I use a play-based approach which creates a fun, calm and engaged environment.
Hello:-) You've probably read 12 bios at this point and all the words are running together or sound the same. Or you're flicking thru photos of clinicians hoping that will give you clarity on who will be a good fit. I get it. "Therapist shopping" can be hard and overwhelming. And chances are if you're searching, you're struggling with something. Maybe I can offer a compassionate and safe enough space to help. I'm Vanessa. I'm a mental health social worker and qualified therapist with 20 years of experience. I am genuinely invested in supporting my clients to make sustainable changes in their lives.
Hello:-) You've probably read 12 bios at this point and all the words are running together or sound the same. Or you're flicking thru photos of clinicians hoping that will give you clarity on who will be a good fit. I get it. "Therapist shopping" can be hard and overwhelming. And chances are if you're searching, you're struggling with something. Maybe I can offer a compassionate and safe enough space to help. I'm Vanessa. I'm a mental health social worker and qualified therapist with 20 years of experience. I am genuinely invested in supporting my clients to make sustainable changes in their lives.
Britt is a social worker and counsellor with experience supporting people through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and navigating major life changes.
She brings a deep understanding of how past experiences can shape us works with clients to build resilience and self-compassion.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. She values creating a safe space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. While she believes in finding hope and strength, she also honours the very real struggles life can bring.
Sessions are flexible and accessible, with options online and in person
Britt is a social worker and counsellor with experience supporting people through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and navigating major life changes.
She brings a deep understanding of how past experiences can shape us works with clients to build resilience and self-compassion.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. She values creating a safe space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. While she believes in finding hope and strength, she also honours the very real struggles life can bring.
Sessions are flexible and accessible, with options online and in person
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed?
I will meet you wherever you may be and might be currently feeling. I am passionate about helping people move beyond what they feel is impacting their quality of life.
I offer a safe, supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, trauma, or life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking clarity, I am here to guide you toward healing and growth.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed?
I will meet you wherever you may be and might be currently feeling. I am passionate about helping people move beyond what they feel is impacting their quality of life.
I offer a safe, supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, trauma, or life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking clarity, I am here to guide you toward healing and growth.
Feeling stuck? Anxious? Burnt out? Not quite yourself?
That’s okay. Deciding to get support is already a powerful first step.
I’m Paige, a warm and straightforward psychologist with over 15 years of experience across private practice, government, and community mental health. People who come to see me are often trying to “push through” on their own — until they realise it’s no longer working, or that it’s taking a toll on their health and relationships.
Feeling stuck? Anxious? Burnt out? Not quite yourself?
That’s okay. Deciding to get support is already a powerful first step.
I’m Paige, a warm and straightforward psychologist with over 15 years of experience across private practice, government, and community mental health. People who come to see me are often trying to “push through” on their own — until they realise it’s no longer working, or that it’s taking a toll on their health and relationships.
It is our human need to make sense of our experience but offten, people can feel significant isolation in not being seen, not being heard and understood. There is still a significant stigma in help seeking and what people will receive from me is validation, support, an opportunity to consider strategies or goals that can assist you in managing your experiences in a non shaming space. You will leave counselling with a stronger sense of yourself and your own strength and capacities to support yourself and continue to increase a positive sense of meaning in your life. You are the expert in yourr life.
It is our human need to make sense of our experience but offten, people can feel significant isolation in not being seen, not being heard and understood. There is still a significant stigma in help seeking and what people will receive from me is validation, support, an opportunity to consider strategies or goals that can assist you in managing your experiences in a non shaming space. You will leave counselling with a stronger sense of yourself and your own strength and capacities to support yourself and continue to increase a positive sense of meaning in your life. You are the expert in yourr life.
Hello, my name is Jeannie.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with advanced training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I specialise in infant mental health and work with infants, children, and families, including carers.
I have extensive experience working with autism, ADHD, and disability, and am committed to offering neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and relationship-focused care.
For professionals I offer reflective practice and supervision as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Hello, my name is Jeannie.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with advanced training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I specialise in infant mental health and work with infants, children, and families, including carers.
I have extensive experience working with autism, ADHD, and disability, and am committed to offering neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and relationship-focused care.
For professionals I offer reflective practice and supervision as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
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..
Sarah provides psychology for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. Sarah is passionate about enabling growth in the direction clients choose, that resonates for them, increases their flexibility and reduces the impact of difficult thoughts, emotions or experiences in one’s life. Sarah is experienced in working with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, school refusal/ anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD and Autism, adjustment disorders, parenting and relationships. She is also a registered Medicare Provider.
Sarah provides psychology for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. Sarah is passionate about enabling growth in the direction clients choose, that resonates for them, increases their flexibility and reduces the impact of difficult thoughts, emotions or experiences in one’s life. Sarah is experienced in working with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, school refusal/ anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD and Autism, adjustment disorders, parenting and relationships. She is also a registered Medicare Provider.
I'm Eva Truong, a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges and transitions. I provide a compassionate, person-centred, and strength-based approach to help clients build resilience, insight, and lasting change. I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict. Together, we create practical pathways toward healing.
I'm Eva Truong, a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges and transitions. I provide a compassionate, person-centred, and strength-based approach to help clients build resilience, insight, and lasting change. I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict. Together, we create practical pathways toward healing.
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
I recognise that asking for help is hard, and finding the right psychologist isn't always easy. Building trust takes time and going to therapy (for the first time or the tenth time) can be overwhelming. We all want to be truly seen and heard, and within the counselling space we can begin to create that. I specialise in providing individual counselling with a focus on, trauma, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, personality disorders and offending behaviour. No matter your life story, you can come to therapy and take your armour off to begin to truly heal. Don't hesitate to call, text or email.
I recognise that asking for help is hard, and finding the right psychologist isn't always easy. Building trust takes time and going to therapy (for the first time or the tenth time) can be overwhelming. We all want to be truly seen and heard, and within the counselling space we can begin to create that. I specialise in providing individual counselling with a focus on, trauma, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, personality disorders and offending behaviour. No matter your life story, you can come to therapy and take your armour off to begin to truly heal. Don't hesitate to call, text or email.
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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.