Internal Family Systems (IFS) Psychologists and Therapists in Subiaco, WA
Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR and IFS therapy.
Over my years of experience, I developed personalised approaches using elements of CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively. My goal is to equip you with practical skills and techniques to manage distress, enhancing your strength, happiness, and confidence as you navigate and overcome life's challenges.
Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR and IFS therapy.
Over my years of experience, I developed personalised approaches using elements of CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively. My goal is to equip you with practical skills and techniques to manage distress, enhancing your strength, happiness, and confidence as you navigate and overcome life's challenges.
Kylie is particularly known for her down-to-earth, non-judgmental style. She works with adults whose confidence and sense of self have been shaken by a life change or by discovering their mind works differently. She helps them feel solid again. Life change may include illness, burnout, relationship strain, career transition, relocation, or adjusting to a diagnosis. Some people seek support when anxiety or low mood begins affecting their functioning. Others are exploring neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, as part of understanding long-standing patterns. Kylie tends to think differently and can offer unique perspectives.
Kylie is particularly known for her down-to-earth, non-judgmental style. She works with adults whose confidence and sense of self have been shaken by a life change or by discovering their mind works differently. She helps them feel solid again. Life change may include illness, burnout, relationship strain, career transition, relocation, or adjusting to a diagnosis. Some people seek support when anxiety or low mood begins affecting their functioning. Others are exploring neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, as part of understanding long-standing patterns. Kylie tends to think differently and can offer unique perspectives.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many clients are balancing busy lives, family responsibilities, or FIFO-related pressures, and are looking for a space to pause and reset. They often come when things begin to feel heavy - whether that’s anxiety, emotional reactivity, or disconnection. Together, we create a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many clients are balancing busy lives, family responsibilities, or FIFO-related pressures, and are looking for a space to pause and reset. They often come when things begin to feel heavy - whether that’s anxiety, emotional reactivity, or disconnection. Together, we create a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
Drawing on CBT, IFS, ACT, DBT, and psychodynamic/somatic models, I provide a safe and supportive space where your goals (big or small) are the primary focus.
Hello.
In befriending our story, we befriend ourselves, and the ways we protect suddenly make sense.
I am passionate about helping individuals rediscover clarity, identity, strength and purpose. Offering a safe, sacred space, my clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they engage in the reflective work of healing and growth. The therapeutic connection is central to my work, whilst you re-see, restore and re-vision. I am committed to helping my clients find wholeheartedness, self-compassion and self-understanding of all the parts that make our whole - and in knowing, bravely take steps toward a life of freedom.
Drawing on CBT, IFS, ACT, DBT, and psychodynamic/somatic models, I provide a safe and supportive space where your goals (big or small) are the primary focus.
Hello.
In befriending our story, we befriend ourselves, and the ways we protect suddenly make sense.
I am passionate about helping individuals rediscover clarity, identity, strength and purpose. Offering a safe, sacred space, my clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they engage in the reflective work of healing and growth. The therapeutic connection is central to my work, whilst you re-see, restore and re-vision. I am committed to helping my clients find wholeheartedness, self-compassion and self-understanding of all the parts that make our whole - and in knowing, bravely take steps toward a life of freedom.
trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory; and I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative, Schema and IFS
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational distress and psychosocial stresses. I specialise in working with trauma, complex trauma, PTSD including experiences of childhood abuse, childhood sexual trauma and neglect (and associated symptoms i.e. depression, shame, complicated grief and night terrors); relationship difficulties, IPV/ FDV, grief and los, guilt; as well as a range of mental health diagnosis, mood disorders and mal adaptive or problematic behaviours.
trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory; and I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative, Schema and IFS
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational distress and psychosocial stresses. I specialise in working with trauma, complex trauma, PTSD including experiences of childhood abuse, childhood sexual trauma and neglect (and associated symptoms i.e. depression, shame, complicated grief and night terrors); relationship difficulties, IPV/ FDV, grief and los, guilt; as well as a range of mental health diagnosis, mood disorders and mal adaptive or problematic behaviours.
I am trained in advanced EMDR for both adults and children, the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics, and integrate concepts from Internal Family Systems, Circle of Security, and Play Therapy to provide holistic, and compassionate care.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working across various mental health services, providing support to both adults and adolescents. This experience has given me valuable insight into how trauma manifests and affects individuals at different stages of life.
I am trained in advanced EMDR for both adults and children, the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics, and integrate concepts from Internal Family Systems, Circle of Security, and Play Therapy to provide holistic, and compassionate care.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working across various mental health services, providing support to both adults and adolescents. This experience has given me valuable insight into how trauma manifests and affects individuals at different stages of life.
Using trauma-informed processes, including Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Parts Therapy, we address what is blocking freedom and support lasting, meaningful change.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, unsettled, or weighed down by patterns they do not fully understand, often linked to childhood wounds, trauma, or shame. They may function well on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, reactivity, relationship difficulties, or a lack of inner authority. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and lasting change, not just coping strategies. Above all, they are seeking a safe, trustworthy space to speak honestly and be understood without judgement.
Using trauma-informed processes, including Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Parts Therapy, we address what is blocking freedom and support lasting, meaningful change.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, unsettled, or weighed down by patterns they do not fully understand, often linked to childhood wounds, trauma, or shame. They may function well on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, reactivity, relationship difficulties, or a lack of inner authority. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and lasting change, not just coping strategies. Above all, they are seeking a safe, trustworthy space to speak honestly and be understood without judgement.
I am passionate about healthy relationships and understand how relationship difficulties impact our well-being. You may be experiencing relationship and intimacy challenges, marriage and parenting struggles or be going through a tricky life transition like family separation. You may be in a relationship or family which is affected by disability or neuro-diverse behaviours. It is common to feel anxious or stressed in these situations and supportive counselling with me can help you explore what is contributing to the problem and what can lead to the positive change you are seeking.
I am passionate about healthy relationships and understand how relationship difficulties impact our well-being. You may be experiencing relationship and intimacy challenges, marriage and parenting struggles or be going through a tricky life transition like family separation. You may be in a relationship or family which is affected by disability or neuro-diverse behaviours. It is common to feel anxious or stressed in these situations and supportive counselling with me can help you explore what is contributing to the problem and what can lead to the positive change you are seeking.
As a registered psychotherapist with a creative art therapy and pastoral background I work from a collaborative position of care, curiosity and empathy. I utilise a variety of approaches to match your specific goals and needs, facilitating understanding of your particular situation to overcome stuckness. One of the philosophies that resonates for me is, “The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem” (White & Epston, founders of Narrative therapy).
As a registered psychotherapist with a creative art therapy and pastoral background I work from a collaborative position of care, curiosity and empathy. I utilise a variety of approaches to match your specific goals and needs, facilitating understanding of your particular situation to overcome stuckness. One of the philosophies that resonates for me is, “The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem” (White & Epston, founders of Narrative therapy).
Couples Therapy : Sally Jayne GATT is a registered clinical psychologist with postgrad. training in family and relationships therapy and a background in nursing. Her clinical focus is on relationship therapy, in private practice at St Quentins Clinical Psychology in Claremont WA, currently offering TELE-HEALTH appointments only. Sally has a passion in working with individual adults, couples or families focussing on issues in relationships over a lifespan. She enjoys working with people who are struggling to cope in life due to mental illness, health problems, past or present family trauma, career stress or relationship difficulties.
Couples Therapy : Sally Jayne GATT is a registered clinical psychologist with postgrad. training in family and relationships therapy and a background in nursing. Her clinical focus is on relationship therapy, in private practice at St Quentins Clinical Psychology in Claremont WA, currently offering TELE-HEALTH appointments only. Sally has a passion in working with individual adults, couples or families focussing on issues in relationships over a lifespan. She enjoys working with people who are struggling to cope in life due to mental illness, health problems, past or present family trauma, career stress or relationship difficulties.
Aster is now able to offer a limited number of openings for new clients.
Are you a young woman having difficulty with navigating big life transitions such as a career move, parenthood, study/schooling, a recent diagnosis, or a relationship breakdown? Perhaps you have identified anxiety, burnout, or ADHD symptoms as impacting your well-being and you need some perspective, compassion, and an original approach. I have a particularly keen interest in engaging with women 18+ to help them better manage the unique issues they face in an ever-changing world and assist them in living a life in line with their identified goals and values.
Aster is now able to offer a limited number of openings for new clients.
Are you a young woman having difficulty with navigating big life transitions such as a career move, parenthood, study/schooling, a recent diagnosis, or a relationship breakdown? Perhaps you have identified anxiety, burnout, or ADHD symptoms as impacting your well-being and you need some perspective, compassion, and an original approach. I have a particularly keen interest in engaging with women 18+ to help them better manage the unique issues they face in an ever-changing world and assist them in living a life in line with their identified goals and values.
I draw on both professional training and lived experience to support individuals, couples and families in building stronger connections with themselves and others.
I draw on both professional training and lived experience to support individuals, couples and families in building stronger connections with themselves and others.
I customise evidence-based techniques to meet each individual's unique needs including EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Schema, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, ACT and more.
I am a registered psychologist and trauma therapist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults, and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and a range of other mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in somatic therapy and the mind-body connection.
I customise evidence-based techniques to meet each individual's unique needs including EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Schema, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, ACT and more.
I am a registered psychologist and trauma therapist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults, and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and a range of other mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in somatic therapy and the mind-body connection.
Catherine is a deeply relational, client-centred psychologist blending professional knowledge with life experience to guide healing through connection.
She fosters a supportive space where clients feel truly seen and valued. Grounded in empathy, Catherine approaches clients as whole people with meaningful stories, rather than problems to be solved. Blending clinical expertise with rich life experience, she connects across diverse experiences with sensitivity and depth.
Catherine is a deeply relational, client-centred psychologist blending professional knowledge with life experience to guide healing through connection.
She fosters a supportive space where clients feel truly seen and valued. Grounded in empathy, Catherine approaches clients as whole people with meaningful stories, rather than problems to be solved. Blending clinical expertise with rich life experience, she connects across diverse experiences with sensitivity and depth.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families overcome communication breakdowns, navigate addiction issues, changes in relationships caused by everchanging life and the changes that accompany the antenatal and postnatal journey. My approach is rooted in collaboration and evidence based practice with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I understand relationships play a significant role in your overall well-being, and I am committed to helping people strengthen and improve these connections.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families overcome communication breakdowns, navigate addiction issues, changes in relationships caused by everchanging life and the changes that accompany the antenatal and postnatal journey. My approach is rooted in collaboration and evidence based practice with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I understand relationships play a significant role in your overall well-being, and I am committed to helping people strengthen and improve these connections.
‘Poiesis’ -
Deriving from Ancient Greek poiein ("to make"), signifies the act of creation, production, or "bringing forth" something into existence that did not previously exist.
It represents a transformative process, often used in philosophy to describe the emergence of a 'thing', from the void into form (various sources).
‘Poiesis’ -
Deriving from Ancient Greek poiein ("to make"), signifies the act of creation, production, or "bringing forth" something into existence that did not previously exist.
It represents a transformative process, often used in philosophy to describe the emergence of a 'thing', from the void into form (various sources).
You've done the work. You can name your patterns, explain where they came from, and describe exactly what they cost you. That understanding is real. It just hasn't changed how you feel, and that gap — between knowing and feeling — is where most talk therapy stops.
I'm a psychotherapist with a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from Western Sydney University and membership with the Australian Counselling Association. I work with high-functioning women who are not new to therapy and are still stuck somewhere insight doesn't reach.
You've done the work. You can name your patterns, explain where they came from, and describe exactly what they cost you. That understanding is real. It just hasn't changed how you feel, and that gap — between knowing and feeling — is where most talk therapy stops.
I'm a psychotherapist with a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from Western Sydney University and membership with the Australian Counselling Association. I work with high-functioning women who are not new to therapy and are still stuck somewhere insight doesn't reach.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need some help, consider the positive benefits of counselling. Here are some reasons for taking that next step... Counselling provides you with emotional support, and research shows that professional help can make a big difference. Through counselling you can learn to better manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships and promote personal growth. Overall counselling can help manage life transitions better.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need some help, consider the positive benefits of counselling. Here are some reasons for taking that next step... Counselling provides you with emotional support, and research shows that professional help can make a big difference. Through counselling you can learn to better manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships and promote personal growth. Overall counselling can help manage life transitions better.
I draw from schema work, IFS, ACT, art therapy and other creative processes, but I don't use a 'one size fits all' approach.
I offer trauma‑informed, neuroaffirming counselling and psychotherapy for neurodivergents (Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, Gifted, PDA‑ish, 2e and otherwise‑neurodivergent), teens, adults and families with complex inner worlds. People often see me when they’re worn out from burnout or shutdown, overwhelm and anxiety, questioning or late‑identified neurodivergent, parenting intense kids, moving through teen overwhelm, or feeling strain in relationships across different neurotypes
I draw from schema work, IFS, ACT, art therapy and other creative processes, but I don't use a 'one size fits all' approach.
I offer trauma‑informed, neuroaffirming counselling and psychotherapy for neurodivergents (Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, Gifted, PDA‑ish, 2e and otherwise‑neurodivergent), teens, adults and families with complex inner worlds. People often see me when they’re worn out from burnout or shutdown, overwhelm and anxiety, questioning or late‑identified neurodivergent, parenting intense kids, moving through teen overwhelm, or feeling strain in relationships across different neurotypes
Hi, I'm Valda. I help people of all ages and walks of life navigate difficult times in their lives and create healthier, happier relationships. Especially when anger or fears are high and hope low. If you long for better, deeper, more authentic relationships, I can help you too. I teach skills and principles that will help you communicate and solve problems better, while developing flexibility and resilience. It's important to me that you feel heard, understood, respected, and valued. I’ll respect your differences and always remember it’s a privilege to be allowed into your personal, private world.
Hi, I'm Valda. I help people of all ages and walks of life navigate difficult times in their lives and create healthier, happier relationships. Especially when anger or fears are high and hope low. If you long for better, deeper, more authentic relationships, I can help you too. I teach skills and principles that will help you communicate and solve problems better, while developing flexibility and resilience. It's important to me that you feel heard, understood, respected, and valued. I’ll respect your differences and always remember it’s a privilege to be allowed into your personal, private world.
Nearby Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists Searches for Subiaco
- Claremont
- Highgate
- Leederville
- Mount Hawthorn
- Mount Lawley
- Nedlands
- North Perth
- Northbridge
- Perth
- Shenton Park
- Wembley
- West Perth
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.