Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counselling in Liverpool
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Ayhan Alman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I practice gestalt psychotherapy combined with EMDR and Internal
Family Systems
.
Taking the first step towards finding the right therapist can feel like navigating uncharted waters. I understand that this journey comes with uncertainties, questions, and perhaps even a touch of apprehension. It’s a profound choice that reflects your commitment to your well-being. In the midst of a world bustling with responsibilities and demands, seeking support for your mental health is a significant decision. It’s an acknowledgement of your strength, resilience, and desire to live a more fulfilling life. I want you to know that you’re not alone in this pursuit.
Liverpool L2
& Online
Simon Lewis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I tend to use a carefully crafted mix of the following approaches: EMDR, CBT, CFT, CAT, DBT, Systemic Theory, Internal
Family Systems
and Psychodynamic concepts.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
Liverpool L26
& Online
Not accepting new clients
Hazel Mutch
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am also trained in Internal
Family Systems
Therapy which recognises our hurt and protective parts and also the capacity we all have for healing and change.
Do you want to understand yourself, feel better about yourself, and experience change in your life? You may have experienced trauma, or feel puzzled about why you feel as you do because there doesn’t seem to be an obvious cause. Either way, there are good reasons for how you feel, which I can help you to explore. You might feel stuck in patterns and unsure how to break free of them. A lot of information which helps us unlock these patterns is held in our emotions, reactions, and actions, often those that we try to keep away from. With compassionate guidance, it is possible to access this information and experience change.
Mirabela Osadci
MA
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Online psychotherapist with an eclectic and inventive approach. Practicing Internal
Family Systems
Therapy (
IFS
) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I believe that people already have within themselves what they need in order to overcome their struggles. All it takes is a bit of guidance and someone to ask the right questions. My wish for my clients is that they find the inner freedom to live the life that they want. I mostly work with expats, travelers, digital nomads, burners - I can relate to the lifestyle and can appreciate the need for flexibility and rescheduling sessions when necessary, however, anyone is welcome.
Office is near:
Liverpool L1 & Online
Naomi Bateren
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have had difficult life experiences that you've never processed. Maybe you just want to be heard. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to come and chat. The work is led by you, with me as a companion guide. My aim is to help you help yourself to find what you need - whether that be peace, understanding, answers or space to just be. We may explore the past and how that influences the present. Throughout the work we will build on your strengths, finding resilience and wellbeing through our conversations and the actions you put into place to look after yourself.
Georgina Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) and am registered with The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and The Association of Family Therapy. I have over 20 years of experience of working with families, couples and individuals who are facing difficulties with their mental health, self-esteem and relationships with themselves and others. I have experience of working in the NHS adult and child & adolescent community services as well as the charitable sector and I currently work for NHS Child & Adolescent Service.
Waitlist for new clients
George Maxwell
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer evidence-based CBT, EMDR and Positive Psychology to support clients across the full range of the wellbeing spectrum. As an accredited CBT Therapist, I will help you to overcome your anxiety and depression problems using active, effective treatments that will change your life. I specialise in OCD (and its many subtypes), PTSD and Social Anxiety. As a Positive Psychologist, I can teach you how to flourish, feel happier and live a life full of meaning and value. I work with clients internationally via Zoom and offer in-person therapy at my office in Rodney Street in Liverpool.
Mohammad Midan-Shahi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
fight or flight? I am offering you (youth and adults) no judgement and assumption, if you need to talk of anxiety, abuse, lose of self, lowself-esteem or you dont know of your character, there are times in our life that we need to confined-in because we are human being, so using life experiences and knowledges of sophisticated people whom they spent their life to take the knowledge and give it to others for a better life, and what ever is concerning you or to whom it may concern.
Jennifer Eirlys Williams
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or unwanted behaviours or feelings during these challenging times? Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? Do you feel like you're existing rather than living? Maybe deep down you know you'd benefit from some support and help to move beyond your current struggle, but feel fearful about reaching out for help? Are you looking for an approachable, empathetic and experienced therapist who will understand YOUR individual difficulties, needs and circumstances and support you to move forward in way that is meaningful to you?
Amanda Cunliffe
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Perhaps something has shifted in your thoughts/feelings/behaviour that’s uncomfortable, or maybe you’ve decided to explore a long-standing issue. I help my clients achieve their therapeutic goals either by discussing their current or past issues through counselling/psychotherapy or some clients also opt to have hypnotherapy with me too (you can read about that on my website). I offer empathy, confidentiality, safety and opportunity to explore their feelings in a therapeutic relationship. I'm not here to pass judgement or advise but instead I'm here to help you navigate the highs and lows.
Sondous @ yatb.uk (English/Farsi)
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified
Verified
Are you seeking assistance to improve your relationship as a couple? With over a decade of experience as a certified Integrative Counselor, specializing in Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approaches since 2009, I possess a comprehensive skill set to support you. I also bring expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Life Coaching. I offer interventions on both an individual and group basis, accessible via phone, Skype, Zoom, and WhatsApp, in English and Farsi. For more information, visit www.yatb.uk, a platform promoting self-development and unleashing your "best self."
Julz Haywood
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
Are you trying to find an authentic you? Have things happened to you in your life that you feel you don't know who you are or are unable to cope with? I believe we are born innocent and deserve to live our lives to the best of our ability. I understand we all need help at some point in our lives, together we can work through your experiences to help you, help yourself. My lived experience envelops self-harm, abuse, trauma, codependency, addictions, COPD, bronchiectasis, depression and The 12 Steps. My life experience has played a huge part in gaining knowledge and insight, which enhances my skills
Melisa Adams
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We are told how important exercise is for our physical wellbeing, our mental health is no different. Therapy does change lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first, and do what makes you happy! My approach is integrative, which means that I am trained in several different modalities, allowing me to work in a way that suits each unique client.
Not accepting new clients
Dr Lucy Flitton
Psychologist, PhD, FMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome. My name is Lucy Flitton, owner of Wellness Springs Therapy. I am a Psychologist Integrative Psychotherapist, and philosophical coach, based on Humanistic Existential philosophy. My background as a Developmental Psychologist helps me apply a life course perspective to my therapeutic work, which aims to alleviate psychological distress. Based on Existential principles concerning the human need to acquire a 'personal authentic sense of self' my coaching practice enables people acquire the opportunity to fulfil their potential and become the best they can be via improved self-awareness and learned hopefulness.
Lorna Rose Marchant
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, in these challenging times you may be feeling alone and isolated, anxious or depressed. I work online and offer you a safe and confidential space to talk through your feelings. Those who seek counselling do so for a variety of reasons and in my time in practice I have worked with people in distress because of bereavement, trauma, disordered eating and relationship difficulties. Some clients are anxious and/or depressed. All seek help to live a more fulfilled life.
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Karen Burke, Trauma Recovery, CBT, Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Trauma-focused therapy helps to address the underlying traumatic memories and triggers that contribute to anxiety. CBT, on the other hand, equips individuals with practical techniques to identify and challenge negative thought patterns. However, a combination of trauma-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can offer effective strategies for managing anxiety and reclaiming a sense of calm. I provide a safe and supportive environment for processing and healing trauma, and all anxiety-based issues. I offer therapy sessions over the phone and video link.
Matthew Adam
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am a Family & Couples Psychotherapist. I have worked with children, families and couples for over 20 years, helping them manage their emotional health and wellbeing. Often individual worries can lead to family issues and I support you individually or together, depending of your needs. I have helped children, young people and their parents and couples work through a range of difficulties including managing challenging behaviour, Autism, social and generalised anxiety, sleeping difficulties, anger management, frequent family clashes, the effects of couple tension, bereavement, and conflict in relationships.
Cara Cramp, MBACP at Freedom Creative Arts Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA
Hello, my name is Cara, I’m a Creative Arts Therapist and I am guessing you are here because you're worried about a child or teenager in your life. Maybe your child/teenager is acting out and you just don’t know what to do next, maybe they’ve been through a difficult experience recently or in the past and need some help processing what happened to them. I’ve worked with many children and I want to be able to offer your child a safe and confidential environment to explore what is going on for them right now They can then begin to feel better about themselves and continue to have the positive experiences from life that they deserve.
Françoise Rutland
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have a particular interest in working with issues of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and relational issues. I am also a mindfulness practice group teacher, a parenting trainer, a university lecturer, and a CYP mentor. I have recently also started seeing couples for relationship therapy on the way to accreditation by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) as endorsed by Relate.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counsellors
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.