Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Shepparton, VIC
If you are someone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, perhaps navigating trauma, chronic stress, or the impact of domestic violence. You may feel disconnected, unheard, or stuck in unhelpful patterns, be seeking emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a reconnection with your inner strength. You deserve a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be truly seen and supported as you work toward healing, clarity, and lasting personal change.
If you are someone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, perhaps navigating trauma, chronic stress, or the impact of domestic violence. You may feel disconnected, unheard, or stuck in unhelpful patterns, be seeking emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a reconnection with your inner strength. You deserve a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be truly seen and supported as you work toward healing, clarity, and lasting personal change.
I often use ACT, IFS and strengths-based approaches.
Do you or your child struggle with "negative" thoughts and struggling to accept parts of yourself that you consider "bad"? Together, we can unpack your internal family system and work on leading a calmer, more balanced life. We will reshape your beliefs about happiness and equip you with tools to handle life's inevitable pain, helping you build resilience and self-acceptance.
I often use ACT, IFS and strengths-based approaches.
Do you or your child struggle with "negative" thoughts and struggling to accept parts of yourself that you consider "bad"? Together, we can unpack your internal family system and work on leading a calmer, more balanced life. We will reshape your beliefs about happiness and equip you with tools to handle life's inevitable pain, helping you build resilience and self-acceptance.
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
I incorporate Circle of Security, Gottman & IFS as well as a range of other attachment and trauma informed practices.
Trauma is healed using safe somatic trauma therapies. Never too late to recover. Highly skilled effective trauma therapy is essential. You'll feel safe & valued finding no blaming or shaming. Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable. I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief. Positive change occurs from the first session. There is nothing wrong with you -you just have trauma impacts- not your fault & fixable. You'll find me compassionate, curious & calm.
I incorporate Circle of Security, Gottman & IFS as well as a range of other attachment and trauma informed practices.
Trauma is healed using safe somatic trauma therapies. Never too late to recover. Highly skilled effective trauma therapy is essential. You'll feel safe & valued finding no blaming or shaming. Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable. I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief. Positive change occurs from the first session. There is nothing wrong with you -you just have trauma impacts- not your fault & fixable. You'll find me compassionate, curious & calm.
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck. As a registered counsellor in Echuca and psychosocial recovery coach, I offer trauma‑informed counselling that feels safe, warm, and grounded. At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support, I help clients understand their patterns, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild self‑trust. Together we create practical, sustainable change so you can feel more like yourself again.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck. As a registered counsellor in Echuca and psychosocial recovery coach, I offer trauma‑informed counselling that feels safe, warm, and grounded. At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support, I help clients understand their patterns, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild self‑trust. Together we create practical, sustainable change so you can feel more like yourself again.
Hi I'm Naomi, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Resource Therapist. I have an honest, kind, understanding, non judgemental approach, listening to what you need help with and here to support you with life's challenges. Feeling stuck in old patterns that aren't helping anymore? And you're ready to change! With a narrative counselling style, I first listen to your story; how did you manage before, what are your strengths, what do you value in life? What is important to you in a relationship/friendship and what do you like about yourself? I use Resource Therapy to help the injured part of you heal.
Hi I'm Naomi, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Resource Therapist. I have an honest, kind, understanding, non judgemental approach, listening to what you need help with and here to support you with life's challenges. Feeling stuck in old patterns that aren't helping anymore? And you're ready to change! With a narrative counselling style, I first listen to your story; how did you manage before, what are your strengths, what do you value in life? What is important to you in a relationship/friendship and what do you like about yourself? I use Resource Therapy to help the injured part of you heal.
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
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Amelia specialises in trauma, mental health, and neurodivergence. Her approach is characterised by a gentle and supportive presence. She utilises a range of focussed psychological strategies, such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Stregths, Play, Nature and Arts-based approaches. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Amelia is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Her Social Work skills enable her to uphold social justice and human rights and address complex issues with both sensitivity and effectiveness, making her a highly valued practitioner in her field.
Amelia specialises in trauma, mental health, and neurodivergence. Her approach is characterised by a gentle and supportive presence. She utilises a range of focussed psychological strategies, such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Stregths, Play, Nature and Arts-based approaches. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Amelia is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Her Social Work skills enable her to uphold social justice and human rights and address complex issues with both sensitivity and effectiveness, making her a highly valued practitioner in her field.
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Based in Bendigo, I specialise in child counselling, support for trauma survivors and neurodiverse adults and young people, bringing a warm and compassionate approach to therapeutic conversations.
Counselling is a safe, curious process where we work together to understand your experiences and to bring more hope, clarity and peace into your life. Counselling with me is confidential, and unfolds at your pace based on the change you are seeking.
As your understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour increases you will begin to discover new approaches to problems and find strengths you did not know you had.
Based in Bendigo, I specialise in child counselling, support for trauma survivors and neurodiverse adults and young people, bringing a warm and compassionate approach to therapeutic conversations.
Counselling is a safe, curious process where we work together to understand your experiences and to bring more hope, clarity and peace into your life. Counselling with me is confidential, and unfolds at your pace based on the change you are seeking.
As your understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour increases you will begin to discover new approaches to problems and find strengths you did not know you had.
Many of my clients live with ADHD, anxiety, or low mood, often feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure about their direction. They want to understand themselves better, feel more in control, and find calm within daily demands. Their goals often include improving focus, managing emotions, and creating meaningful change.
Many of my clients live with ADHD, anxiety, or low mood, often feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure about their direction. They want to understand themselves better, feel more in control, and find calm within daily demands. Their goals often include improving focus, managing emotions, and creating meaningful change.
Raquel is a registered counsellor working with individuals and couples, with a focus on helping people get to know the different parts of themselves.
Much of her work centres on supporting adults with relational difficulties of all kinds - whether that's with a partner, family, coworkers, or within themselves. Some of the other common challenges she works with include people-pleasing, boundaries, self-worth, anxiety, grief, and the lingering impacts of past experiences. Whatever brings someone in, she finds that underneath most of it are parts of us that are just trying to help - even when they don't.
Raquel is a registered counsellor working with individuals and couples, with a focus on helping people get to know the different parts of themselves.
Much of her work centres on supporting adults with relational difficulties of all kinds - whether that's with a partner, family, coworkers, or within themselves. Some of the other common challenges she works with include people-pleasing, boundaries, self-worth, anxiety, grief, and the lingering impacts of past experiences. Whatever brings someone in, she finds that underneath most of it are parts of us that are just trying to help - even when they don't.
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I'm Tamara, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over fifteen years of experience in helping adults, children, and families find healing and growth. I support children, adolescent and adults who have experienced trauma, are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. My focus is helping people make sense of what happened to them and find safer, steadier ways of relating to themselves and other. Throughout my career, I’ve worked within community service organizations, supporting adults, adolescents & young children, as they rebuild and recover after traumatic experiences.
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I'm Tamara, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over fifteen years of experience in helping adults, children, and families find healing and growth. I support children, adolescent and adults who have experienced trauma, are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. My focus is helping people make sense of what happened to them and find safer, steadier ways of relating to themselves and other. Throughout my career, I’ve worked within community service organizations, supporting adults, adolescents & young children, as they rebuild and recover after traumatic experiences.
This is Zain, BNurs , BParamedicS, MCouns&Psy. I’m a registered counsellor with PACFA, who works with both adults and adolescents. I employ a person-cantered approach to therapy whilst also implementing other therapeutic intervention techniques. During therapy I aim to understand each individual and the personal circumstances that surround their life. My main focus is to provide a safe space that allows clients to feel comfortable when expressing themselves, ultimately allowing me to understand their perspective and encouraging positive change in their life. Common therapy techniques I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
This is Zain, BNurs , BParamedicS, MCouns&Psy. I’m a registered counsellor with PACFA, who works with both adults and adolescents. I employ a person-cantered approach to therapy whilst also implementing other therapeutic intervention techniques. During therapy I aim to understand each individual and the personal circumstances that surround their life. My main focus is to provide a safe space that allows clients to feel comfortable when expressing themselves, ultimately allowing me to understand their perspective and encouraging positive change in their life. Common therapy techniques I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Dr Jenny Tsoupas
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
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Jenny is also trained in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy, Schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and uses techniques informed by polyvagal theory.
Jenny’s particular strengths and interests include working with adults experiencing symptoms of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief & loss, low self-esteem, relationship & interpersonal difficulties, stress and adjustment issues. She also has a particular interest in working with adults whose lives have been impacted by chronic/persistent pain.
Jenny is also trained in Internal Family Systems ( IFS) therapy, Schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and uses techniques informed by polyvagal theory.
Jenny’s particular strengths and interests include working with adults experiencing symptoms of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief & loss, low self-esteem, relationship & interpersonal difficulties, stress and adjustment issues. She also has a particular interest in working with adults whose lives have been impacted by chronic/persistent pain.
I am an IFS trained therapist and a Havening Techniques Trainer.
I’m a warm, experienced therapist with over 20 years of practice grounded in trauma-informed, neuroscience-based care. I work gently and deeply, supporting clients to feel safer in their bodies, more regulated in their nervous systems, and more connected to who they truly are. I specialise in complex trauma and attachment repair, offering a calm, attuned presence that helps shift long-held patterns and reclaim inner clarity, confidence, and ease.
I am an IFS trained therapist and a Havening Techniques Trainer.
I’m a warm, experienced therapist with over 20 years of practice grounded in trauma-informed, neuroscience-based care. I work gently and deeply, supporting clients to feel safer in their bodies, more regulated in their nervous systems, and more connected to who they truly are. I specialise in complex trauma and attachment repair, offering a calm, attuned presence that helps shift long-held patterns and reclaim inner clarity, confidence, and ease.
I use an eclectic approach, drawing on elements of CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy and IFS to tailor an optimal approach for every client.
I provide individual online (audio & video) therapy to adults (18-70yo) struggling with symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD and OCD, as well as relationship difficulties, life transitions and other life challenges. I strive to help my clients experience symptom reduction, develop more effective ways of managing symptoms, enhance self-understanding and insight, develop greater self-acceptance and self-compassion, increase a sense of control, purpose, vitality and fulfilment. I am happy to offer both short and long term therapy depending on the individual's needs, circumstances and preferences.
I use an eclectic approach, drawing on elements of CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy and IFS to tailor an optimal approach for every client.
I provide individual online (audio & video) therapy to adults (18-70yo) struggling with symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD and OCD, as well as relationship difficulties, life transitions and other life challenges. I strive to help my clients experience symptom reduction, develop more effective ways of managing symptoms, enhance self-understanding and insight, develop greater self-acceptance and self-compassion, increase a sense of control, purpose, vitality and fulfilment. I am happy to offer both short and long term therapy depending on the individual's needs, circumstances and preferences.
Hi there, I’m Madeline McKenzie, an accredited mental health social worker and founder of Sit with Self Counselling.
I’m the right therapist for you if you’re a millennial 'good girl' who’s spent your life suppressing your emotions, needs, and desires to meet others' expectations. If perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt have left you stuck in burnout and inauthenticity, I can help. Together, we’ll work to shed the 'good girl' conditioning so you can step into your power, feel seen, valued, and free to express your true self.
Hi there, I’m Madeline McKenzie, an accredited mental health social worker and founder of Sit with Self Counselling.
I’m the right therapist for you if you’re a millennial 'good girl' who’s spent your life suppressing your emotions, needs, and desires to meet others' expectations. If perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt have left you stuck in burnout and inauthenticity, I can help. Together, we’ll work to shed the 'good girl' conditioning so you can step into your power, feel seen, valued, and free to express your true self.
You might be looking for a therapeutic space that feels open, collaborative, and non-judgemental, where you can explore and make sense of what’s happening for you. Some people I work with have been struggling for a long time, stuck in cycles of worry, rejection sensitivity, or self-doubt. Others are neurodivergent or exploring this later in life, often after years of masking and holding themselves to neurotypical expectations. Therapy here focuses on practical strategies while also building self-compassion, curiosity, and clarity about who you are and what you need.
You might be looking for a therapeutic space that feels open, collaborative, and non-judgemental, where you can explore and make sense of what’s happening for you. Some people I work with have been struggling for a long time, stuck in cycles of worry, rejection sensitivity, or self-doubt. Others are neurodivergent or exploring this later in life, often after years of masking and holding themselves to neurotypical expectations. Therapy here focuses on practical strategies while also building self-compassion, curiosity, and clarity about who you are and what you need.
Biljana is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists. She works with adults, adolescents and children from a trauma-informed perspective on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, unhelpful coping mechanisms, body image and self-esteem issues, anger management, addiction issues, relationship difficulties, and issues related to identity and sexuality. Biljana enjoys working with clients from many different socio-cultural backgrounds and is invested in ensuring that her practice provides a safe space for clients from marginalised communities.
Biljana is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists. She works with adults, adolescents and children from a trauma-informed perspective on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, unhelpful coping mechanisms, body image and self-esteem issues, anger management, addiction issues, relationship difficulties, and issues related to identity and sexuality. Biljana enjoys working with clients from many different socio-cultural backgrounds and is invested in ensuring that her practice provides a safe space for clients from marginalised communities.
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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.