Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Thornbury, VIC
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, EMDR therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher. I provide individual therapy, EMDR intensives, and group programs, supporting adults to explore the roots of your distress and build lives that feel more connected, spacious, and meaningful. I work with complex trauma, attachment wounding, emotional dysregulation, and the impacts of systemic and relational harm. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in social work values. I draw primarily from Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, DNMS, and nervous system-informed frameworks.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, EMDR therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher. I provide individual therapy, EMDR intensives, and group programs, supporting adults to explore the roots of your distress and build lives that feel more connected, spacious, and meaningful. I work with complex trauma, attachment wounding, emotional dysregulation, and the impacts of systemic and relational harm. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in social work values. I draw primarily from Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, DNMS, and nervous system-informed frameworks.
I am a clinical psychologist working in Naarm/ Melbourne and online.
My skills are probably most helpful if you are seeking to: process traumatic experiences; address relationship difficulties with partner/s, family, community; explore sexuality, gender identity and expression; feel more ease and connection with your body (including treatment of eating disorders, dysphoria/ dysmorphia); understand the strengths and differences of your neurotype (including autistic folks, ADHDers, AuDHDers); shift patterns of overwhelm, avoidance or people pleasing that are keeping you stuck
I am a clinical psychologist working in Naarm/ Melbourne and online.
My skills are probably most helpful if you are seeking to: process traumatic experiences; address relationship difficulties with partner/s, family, community; explore sexuality, gender identity and expression; feel more ease and connection with your body (including treatment of eating disorders, dysphoria/ dysmorphia); understand the strengths and differences of your neurotype (including autistic folks, ADHDers, AuDHDers); shift patterns of overwhelm, avoidance or people pleasing that are keeping you stuck
I employ an integrative approach to therapy that draws on a range of traditional and modern techniques including CBT, schema therapy, and internal family systems.
I see adults seeking support for a range of mental health conditions and stressors. I specialise in ADHD, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, and attachment (relationship) issues. I endeavor to provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere in therapy, characterised by a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach.
I employ an integrative approach to therapy that draws on a range of traditional and modern techniques including CBT, schema therapy, and internal family systems.
I see adults seeking support for a range of mental health conditions and stressors. I specialise in ADHD, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, and attachment (relationship) issues. I endeavor to provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere in therapy, characterised by a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach.
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I believe that great power lies in gently unveiling the core origin of the challenges we are experiencing. How energised, connected, calm and resilient we are is so deeply linked with how we feel in both our mind and our bodies. With a collaborative approach, I support you to gently and curiously explore your past and current challenges & experiences, while also unravelling old trauma's that may be impacting your life and relationships. My endeavour is for this work to help you cultivate strong inner foundations and resources; empowering you to expand your innate capacity for growth and transformation.
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I believe that great power lies in gently unveiling the core origin of the challenges we are experiencing. How energised, connected, calm and resilient we are is so deeply linked with how we feel in both our mind and our bodies. With a collaborative approach, I support you to gently and curiously explore your past and current challenges & experiences, while also unravelling old trauma's that may be impacting your life and relationships. My endeavour is for this work to help you cultivate strong inner foundations and resources; empowering you to expand your innate capacity for growth and transformation.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
Perhaps you are having a hard time managing your closest relationships or embarking on a major life change (e.g. starting a family, retiring, grief and trauma). Or you have recently been medically diagnosed with a condition in a sea of health problems or stressors that you are struggling to manage.
I am committed to integrating my expertise in working in the highly nuanced area between mental and physical health. My approaches are innovative, drawing on the science of movement, somatic work and evidence-based talk therapies with the ultimate purpose of growing your self-suffiency in overcoming adversity.
Perhaps you are having a hard time managing your closest relationships or embarking on a major life change (e.g. starting a family, retiring, grief and trauma). Or you have recently been medically diagnosed with a condition in a sea of health problems or stressors that you are struggling to manage.
I am committed to integrating my expertise in working in the highly nuanced area between mental and physical health. My approaches are innovative, drawing on the science of movement, somatic work and evidence-based talk therapies with the ultimate purpose of growing your self-suffiency in overcoming adversity.
I often sit with people navigating relational challenges, identity shifts, grief and loss, or patterns that no longer serve them. Many are also grappling with deeper questions about meaning, direction, or their place in the world. What they often share is a readiness to slow down and look honestly at their experience, even when it's difficult. I support by offering a steady, non-judgmental space where emotions are treated as information rather than obstacles. Together, we explore not just what's said, but what's felt in the body, building the self-connection that makes clearer relationships and greater clarity of values possible.
I often sit with people navigating relational challenges, identity shifts, grief and loss, or patterns that no longer serve them. Many are also grappling with deeper questions about meaning, direction, or their place in the world. What they often share is a readiness to slow down and look honestly at their experience, even when it's difficult. I support by offering a steady, non-judgmental space where emotions are treated as information rather than obstacles. Together, we explore not just what's said, but what's felt in the body, building the self-connection that makes clearer relationships and greater clarity of values possible.
I specialise in trauma therapy and supporting neurodiverse individuals, integrating CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy.
I believe the most effective therapy happens when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your own care. You know yourself better than anyone else, and my role is to work alongside you, helping you understand patterns, build practical skills, and move towards the life you want using evidence-based approaches tailored to your goals.
Through Accessible Psychology, I provide Australia-wide telehealth, increasing access to quality mental health care for people in remote communities and for those who find face-to-face appointments difficult, overwhelming, or impractical.
I specialise in trauma therapy and supporting neurodiverse individuals, integrating CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy.
I believe the most effective therapy happens when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your own care. You know yourself better than anyone else, and my role is to work alongside you, helping you understand patterns, build practical skills, and move towards the life you want using evidence-based approaches tailored to your goals.
Through Accessible Psychology, I provide Australia-wide telehealth, increasing access to quality mental health care for people in remote communities and for those who find face-to-face appointments difficult, overwhelming, or impractical.
I practice from a social work, intersectional and culturally responsive framework and use CBT, Family Systems, EMDR, ACT and other evidence based techniques to support you to gain deeper insight into your belief systems, triggers, needs and values.
I approach my work with people in a trauma informed, supportive, empathic and non judgmental way. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to enable you to have a sanctuary for self discovery and connection as we work through life's complexities together. I work with adults of all ages and have extensive experience in grief, loss and trauma, including infertility, suicide and estrangement. My practice approach is grounded in social work theory and evidence based psychological strategies. I work collaboratively with you to build sustainable skills and approaches to support your mental health into the future.
I practice from a social work, intersectional and culturally responsive framework and use CBT, Family Systems, EMDR, ACT and other evidence based techniques to support you to gain deeper insight into your belief systems, triggers, needs and values.
I approach my work with people in a trauma informed, supportive, empathic and non judgmental way. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to enable you to have a sanctuary for self discovery and connection as we work through life's complexities together. I work with adults of all ages and have extensive experience in grief, loss and trauma, including infertility, suicide and estrangement. My practice approach is grounded in social work theory and evidence based psychological strategies. I work collaboratively with you to build sustainable skills and approaches to support your mental health into the future.
I use a mix of Gestalt Psychotherapy, IFS (parts work), EMDR and Havening in counselling.
Caring, honest & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and noticed that you have been acting inauthentically. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.
I use a mix of Gestalt Psychotherapy, IFS (parts work), EMDR and Havening in counselling.
Caring, honest & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and noticed that you have been acting inauthentically. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.
I offer a supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work with anyone, but especially with men, adolescents, and young adults who may find it hard to talk openly about emotions, stress, or past experiences. I work at a pace that feels right for you, with a strong focus on safety, trust, and choice.
If you’ve gained insight into your struggles but still feel stuck, or feel disconnected from your body, emotions, or relationships, I offer an embodied and relational way forward.
My work is grounded in Gestalt therapy and focuses on what’s happening in the here and now — in your thoughts, feelings, body, and relationships.
I offer a supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work with anyone, but especially with men, adolescents, and young adults who may find it hard to talk openly about emotions, stress, or past experiences. I work at a pace that feels right for you, with a strong focus on safety, trust, and choice.
If you’ve gained insight into your struggles but still feel stuck, or feel disconnected from your body, emotions, or relationships, I offer an embodied and relational way forward.
My work is grounded in Gestalt therapy and focuses on what’s happening in the here and now — in your thoughts, feelings, body, and relationships.
This can include somatic-based approaches, ACT, narrative therapy, process-oriented psychology and internal family systems amongst others.
Hi I'm Bronwyn (she/her).
I believe that therapy is inherently relational and provides a unique opportunity to be curious about our relationships with self or others to uncover new wisdom or meaning in our lives. It is a courageous and fulfilling space to explore and something I truly love doing with my clients.
I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery.
I have over 10 years experience in therapeutic work with organisations such as Mind Australia, Headspace, Canteen (cancer support) and La Trobe University
This can include somatic-based approaches, ACT, narrative therapy, process-oriented psychology and internal family systems amongst others.
Hi I'm Bronwyn (she/her).
I believe that therapy is inherently relational and provides a unique opportunity to be curious about our relationships with self or others to uncover new wisdom or meaning in our lives. It is a courageous and fulfilling space to explore and something I truly love doing with my clients.
I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery.
I have over 10 years experience in therapeutic work with organisations such as Mind Australia, Headspace, Canteen (cancer support) and La Trobe University
Modalities can include somatic-approaches, reconnection of the mind-body system, internal family systems and process work, CBT and schema therapy, and EMDR, amongst others.
Are you constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or exhausted, even when you know you're safe? Trauma, chronic stress, and ADHD can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to switch off, focus, regulate emotions, or feel present. You may find yourself masking, overthinking, avoiding triggers, or feeling numb and disconnected. Therapy can help you understand how your brain and body have adapted, build greater safety and self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and create lasting change through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.
Modalities can include somatic-approaches, reconnection of the mind-body system, internal family systems and process work, CBT and schema therapy, and EMDR, amongst others.
Are you constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or exhausted, even when you know you're safe? Trauma, chronic stress, and ADHD can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to switch off, focus, regulate emotions, or feel present. You may find yourself masking, overthinking, avoiding triggers, or feeling numb and disconnected. Therapy can help you understand how your brain and body have adapted, build greater safety and self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and create lasting change through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; and you shouldn’t be expected to hold it all on your own.
My approach as an Integrative Psychotherapist is rooted in the belief that we are fundamentally relational beings, we need others to help us understand our own experience. I strive to create a safe and judgement free space for clients to be curious about their own minds and bodies in order to better understand their emotions, patterns and conflicts. Our work is not just focused on solving problems; it’s an invitation to a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; and you shouldn’t be expected to hold it all on your own.
My approach as an Integrative Psychotherapist is rooted in the belief that we are fundamentally relational beings, we need others to help us understand our own experience. I strive to create a safe and judgement free space for clients to be curious about their own minds and bodies in order to better understand their emotions, patterns and conflicts. Our work is not just focused on solving problems; it’s an invitation to a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Life can be so tough, at times: Perhaps you don’t feel good about 'you', you struggle with life feeling relentlessly stressful, expensive, and anxiety-provoking, your relationship is in trouble, work is overwhelming and unsatisfying, your friendships feel insecure, you grieve for the decline or death of a close other (or beloved pet), you are diagnosed with a fear-evoking illness, your mental health is out of kilter and you don't know how to get back on track, or you may be feeling a 'deep down' loss of meaning and purpose in an increasingly unstable, uncertain world. Or something else; we all have a story. Therapy can really help.
Life can be so tough, at times: Perhaps you don’t feel good about 'you', you struggle with life feeling relentlessly stressful, expensive, and anxiety-provoking, your relationship is in trouble, work is overwhelming and unsatisfying, your friendships feel insecure, you grieve for the decline or death of a close other (or beloved pet), you are diagnosed with a fear-evoking illness, your mental health is out of kilter and you don't know how to get back on track, or you may be feeling a 'deep down' loss of meaning and purpose in an increasingly unstable, uncertain world. Or something else; we all have a story. Therapy can really help.
As a registered counsellor and psychotherapist, I’m here to support you with the issues you’re currently facing. Whether it’s something you’ve struggled with for a while or life has suddenly taken a challenging turn, I can provide a safe space where you'll be treated with warmth and compassion. My aim is for you to feel really seen, heard and understood.
My approach is collaborative and integrative so I can respond flexibly to your unique needs. My work is trauma-informed and draws on the latest evidence-based research. I use modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy and Focusing Oriented Therapy.
As a registered counsellor and psychotherapist, I’m here to support you with the issues you’re currently facing. Whether it’s something you’ve struggled with for a while or life has suddenly taken a challenging turn, I can provide a safe space where you'll be treated with warmth and compassion. My aim is for you to feel really seen, heard and understood.
My approach is collaborative and integrative so I can respond flexibly to your unique needs. My work is trauma-informed and draws on the latest evidence-based research. I use modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy and Focusing Oriented Therapy.
Her work integrates parts-based therapy (Resource Therapy and Internal Family Systems), Somatic Psychology, RI-EMDR and EMDR as core modalities, alongside Attachment-based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed CBT, Schema Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Giorgia Deslandes is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Registered Clinical), the EMDR Association of Australia and Resource Therapy International (Clinical). She offers counselling and psychotherapy from the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
With a Master’s qualification in Counselling Psychology and experience across the community sector—working in family violence, family therapy, and mental health—as well as private practice, she supports individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, identity and relationships.
Her work integrates parts-based therapy (Resource Therapy and Internal Family Systems), Somatic Psychology, RI-EMDR and EMDR as core modalities, alongside Attachment-based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed CBT, Schema Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Giorgia Deslandes is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Registered Clinical), the EMDR Association of Australia and Resource Therapy International (Clinical). She offers counselling and psychotherapy from the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
With a Master’s qualification in Counselling Psychology and experience across the community sector—working in family violence, family therapy, and mental health—as well as private practice, she supports individuals navigating trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, identity and relationships.
You've been holding it together carefully. Work, relationships, responsibilities, all accounted for. But something has gone quiet inside. Not dramatically. Just gradually. You've become so serious about life that you've stopped feeling alive in it, and you can't remember when that happened.
You don't need a crisis to come to therapy. You need to feel like yourself again.
I'm Mae, a Thai psychotherapist based in Thornbury, Melbourne. I work with adults who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and quietly running on empty.
You've been holding it together carefully. Work, relationships, responsibilities, all accounted for. But something has gone quiet inside. Not dramatically. Just gradually. You've become so serious about life that you've stopped feeling alive in it, and you can't remember when that happened.
You don't need a crisis to come to therapy. You need to feel like yourself again.
I'm Mae, a Thai psychotherapist based in Thornbury, Melbourne. I work with adults who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and quietly running on empty.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, EFT and Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, EFT and Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
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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.