Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counselling in Malahide
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone.
I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone.
I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
I'm Fully validated by the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors ( IARM ) and accredited by the School of Applied Psychology UCC. Has your relationships at home or at work become distressing and painful. ?Are you feeling confused in understanding your partner, child’s or others challenging behaviour? Are you or your child experiencing episodes of anxiety? Lacking in confidence or has low self-esteem?Has feelings of depression or anger become a constant factor in life? Do you seek better ways to restore your inner well being? Do you need to communicate more effectively with your partner, teenager or others?
I'm Fully validated by the Irish Association of Relationship Mentors ( IARM ) and accredited by the School of Applied Psychology UCC. Has your relationships at home or at work become distressing and painful. ?Are you feeling confused in understanding your partner, child’s or others challenging behaviour? Are you or your child experiencing episodes of anxiety? Lacking in confidence or has low self-esteem?Has feelings of depression or anger become a constant factor in life? Do you seek better ways to restore your inner well being? Do you need to communicate more effectively with your partner, teenager or others?
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, caught in anxiety, or weighed down by low mood. Many clients come to therapy wanting to feel more like themselves again or to understand why things feel so difficult. My work is about creating space to explore these feelings safely and at your own pace.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for people who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a crossroads in their lives. Often, those who come to therapy are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater emotional awareness, or support in navigating difficult or uncertain circumstances.
My approach is integrative and relational, supporting exploration of thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may no longer feel helpful. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of self.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for people who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or at a crossroads in their lives. Often, those who come to therapy are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater emotional awareness, or support in navigating difficult or uncertain circumstances.
My approach is integrative and relational, supporting exploration of thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may no longer feel helpful. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with a more authentic sense of self.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I combine Internal Family Systems ( IFS) with yoga, meditation, and breathwork for a holistic mind-body approach.
For over 14 years, I’ve helped people navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions. As a fully accredited IACP psychotherapist, I support individuals facing midlife challenges, peri/menopause, relationship issues, career changes, and life-work balance difficulties.
Together, we’ll create a personal sanctuary where you can compassionately explore your needs and emotions while mindfully reconnecting with your body. As you progress, you’ll feel less stressed, more at peace, understood, validated, and emotionally resilient.
Sessions are available in English and Polish language.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I combine Internal Family Systems ( IFS) with yoga, meditation, and breathwork for a holistic mind-body approach.
For over 14 years, I’ve helped people navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions. As a fully accredited IACP psychotherapist, I support individuals facing midlife challenges, peri/menopause, relationship issues, career changes, and life-work balance difficulties.
Together, we’ll create a personal sanctuary where you can compassionately explore your needs and emotions while mindfully reconnecting with your body. As you progress, you’ll feel less stressed, more at peace, understood, validated, and emotionally resilient.
Sessions are available in English and Polish language.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism or are you considering a diagnosis? As a diagnosed ADHD therapist with traits of Autism, my special focus is working with adult clients pre and post diagnosis. I have personal and professional knowledge of the co-occurrence of life long generalised anxiety disorder, bouts of depression, social anxiety and burnout that accompany the neurodivergent client.
Working with adult neurodivergent adults is my fulfilling passion as a therapist. It is a joy to witness mental health improvement and radical self-acceptance in therapy. We can begin to craft a life that suits the client much better.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism or are you considering a diagnosis? As a diagnosed ADHD therapist with traits of Autism, my special focus is working with adult clients pre and post diagnosis. I have personal and professional knowledge of the co-occurrence of life long generalised anxiety disorder, bouts of depression, social anxiety and burnout that accompany the neurodivergent client.
Working with adult neurodivergent adults is my fulfilling passion as a therapist. It is a joy to witness mental health improvement and radical self-acceptance in therapy. We can begin to craft a life that suits the client much better.
Have you wondered what it might be like to feel less anxious and begin to gain control of your life? What if you could treat yourself with compassion and kindness? You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, coping with depression, or trying to manage the pain of grief after a loss. Perhaps you are experiencing loneliness or trying to understand why relationships are not working out for you. Life brings challenges for all of us at times. Counselling offers a safe, supportive space where you can explore these difficulties, develop healthier coping skills and learn to manage your thoughts in a way that will better support you.
Have you wondered what it might be like to feel less anxious and begin to gain control of your life? What if you could treat yourself with compassion and kindness? You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, coping with depression, or trying to manage the pain of grief after a loss. Perhaps you are experiencing loneliness or trying to understand why relationships are not working out for you. Life brings challenges for all of us at times. Counselling offers a safe, supportive space where you can explore these difficulties, develop healthier coping skills and learn to manage your thoughts in a way that will better support you.
Integrating Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, TIST, guided imagery, and vagal toning, I help you explore root causes, find practical tools for relief in the here and now, and move toward deeper psychophysical balance and lasting change.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or the effects of challenging past experiences, I offer a supportive space to better understand what you are going through and work toward meaningful change.
My approach helps you reconnect with yourself holistically, on a mind-body level, to develop practical tools, and gently address patterns that may no longer serve you, so you can move toward greater balance, resilience, and alignment with your values.
Sessions are available in English and Italian.
Integrating Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, TIST, guided imagery, and vagal toning, I help you explore root causes, find practical tools for relief in the here and now, and move toward deeper psychophysical balance and lasting change.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or the effects of challenging past experiences, I offer a supportive space to better understand what you are going through and work toward meaningful change.
My approach helps you reconnect with yourself holistically, on a mind-body level, to develop practical tools, and gently address patterns that may no longer serve you, so you can move toward greater balance, resilience, and alignment with your values.
Sessions are available in English and Italian.
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Hi, I’m glad you’re here. This is a warm, grounded, and professionally held space where you are welcome to come exactly as you are. You can take a breath, settle, and begin from wherever you are right now.
Together we explore what is happening for you and work towards greater clarity, healing, and lasting change.
My approach is integrative, relational, and tailored to you. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all model, I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what will best support you and your process.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here. This is a warm, grounded, and professionally held space where you are welcome to come exactly as you are. You can take a breath, settle, and begin from wherever you are right now.
Together we explore what is happening for you and work towards greater clarity, healing, and lasting change.
My approach is integrative, relational, and tailored to you. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all model, I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what will best support you and your process.
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
Sarah Mc Auley is a Chartered Psychologist PSI and Psychotherapist who has been in Clinical practice in Dublin 3 for over 25 yrs. She is a workaday Psychologist providing Counselling and Psychotherapy services for Adults Children Teenagers Couples and Families and Clinical Supervision for professionals please view her website www.willowtree.ie
If you are struggling with issues related to relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness, neurodivergence, major life changes, low self-esteem, assertiveness, or stress, or would like to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, I offer a reliable, safe, confidential, client-centred environment, and the supportive, therapeutic relationship you might be looking for.
If you are struggling with issues related to relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness, neurodivergence, major life changes, low self-esteem, assertiveness, or stress, or would like to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, I offer a reliable, safe, confidential, client-centred environment, and the supportive, therapeutic relationship you might be looking for.
I work with couples and individuals. Face to face work is possible in Clontarf on Wednesdays & Thursdays. I also see clients on Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. My times on these days include mornings, afternoon and evenings. I offer an initial brief fee free contact - I use this initial meeting for me to get some sense of what you want to achieve and for you to ask any questions you may have. If we decide to proceed with working together, I agree a short series of meetings before we review our work together - we may then decide that what has been achieved is sufficient or continue for a further series of sessions.
I work with couples and individuals. Face to face work is possible in Clontarf on Wednesdays & Thursdays. I also see clients on Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. My times on these days include mornings, afternoon and evenings. I offer an initial brief fee free contact - I use this initial meeting for me to get some sense of what you want to achieve and for you to ask any questions you may have. If we decide to proceed with working together, I agree a short series of meetings before we review our work together - we may then decide that what has been achieved is sufficient or continue for a further series of sessions.
I'm a late diagnosed AuDHDer and I'm passionate about providing Neuro-affirming therapy to the LGBTQ+ community. Though I work with all couples, I focus on working with both the Kink and Polyamorous community, as they are under served by mainstream therapy.I have over a decade of volunteer experience in both communities, and came to this work to provide a safe therapeutic space for folks who need affirming practitioners to help them navigate their relationship needs.
I have just completed a GSRD diploma to expand my clinical knowledge in working with my community.
Other areas: chronic illness, fat positive, and sex worker positive
I'm a late diagnosed AuDHDer and I'm passionate about providing Neuro-affirming therapy to the LGBTQ+ community. Though I work with all couples, I focus on working with both the Kink and Polyamorous community, as they are under served by mainstream therapy.I have over a decade of volunteer experience in both communities, and came to this work to provide a safe therapeutic space for folks who need affirming practitioners to help them navigate their relationship needs.
I have just completed a GSRD diploma to expand my clinical knowledge in working with my community.
Other areas: chronic illness, fat positive, and sex worker positive
I am trained in a variety of techniques which I could list like Person Centred, or IFS, or CBT etc
Talking is medicine. I don't mean it's like medicine; I mean IT IS medicine. It heals. It gives clarity and perspective; It makes people feel better. I have been lucky enough to help and witness people change how they think and feel so that life feels easier - not so damn difficult all the time. I have seen the smiles on faces as lifelong emotional burdens are put down and life can be lived fully again. I have had the privilege of helping people from all walks of life deal with many types of issues; from the immediate, such as trouble with work, to challenges and issues whose roots stretch back to childhood.
I am trained in a variety of techniques which I could list like Person Centred, or IFS, or CBT etc
Talking is medicine. I don't mean it's like medicine; I mean IT IS medicine. It heals. It gives clarity and perspective; It makes people feel better. I have been lucky enough to help and witness people change how they think and feel so that life feels easier - not so damn difficult all the time. I have seen the smiles on faces as lifelong emotional burdens are put down and life can be lived fully again. I have had the privilege of helping people from all walks of life deal with many types of issues; from the immediate, such as trouble with work, to challenges and issues whose roots stretch back to childhood.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
If you are a point in your life, where you are noticing you don't feel like yourself, you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship issues. We can sit together and allow time and space to explore what is happening, both mentally and physically. My person centred approach is designed to recognise that you are the expert, it is my role to walk with you in your journey.
I have further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
I offer support with a variety of issues including maternal mental health, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, stress management, navigating life changes, anxiety and depression. I have a particular interest in supporting new mothers in this time of huge transition, and I offer "Walk, Talk and Coffee" sessions specifically for new and new-again mums - babies welcome too! My therapeutic approach is humanistic and integrative, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic (exploring childhood issues), and CBT theories, along with mindfulness techniques. Sessions are client-led and tailored to my client's needs and goals.
I have further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems ( IFS).
I offer support with a variety of issues including maternal mental health, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, stress management, navigating life changes, anxiety and depression. I have a particular interest in supporting new mothers in this time of huge transition, and I offer "Walk, Talk and Coffee" sessions specifically for new and new-again mums - babies welcome too! My therapeutic approach is humanistic and integrative, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic (exploring childhood issues), and CBT theories, along with mindfulness techniques. Sessions are client-led and tailored to my client's needs and goals.
I like to meet potential clients face-to-face at the beginning to have an exploratory chat and to see if they would like working with me. If so, I'm interested in listening and to really understand what challenges they are encountering. I love working with people to assist them along their life’s journey, whether it is managing their issues or finding greater purpose and meaning. I use my life experiences and my intuition to see what works best for them.
I like to meet potential clients face-to-face at the beginning to have an exploratory chat and to see if they would like working with me. If so, I'm interested in listening and to really understand what challenges they are encountering. I love working with people to assist them along their life’s journey, whether it is managing their issues or finding greater purpose and meaning. I use my life experiences and my intuition to see what works best for them.
Psychotherapy for reflective adults navigating stress, transitions, and questions of meaning...
Life can sometimes feel demanding or unsettled, even when things appear to be functioning well on the outside. You may be managing work, responsibilities, and relationships while feeling tense, depleted, disconnected, or quietly out of balance. You might be carrying past experiences and patterns that are difficult to make sense of on your own. You may have a sense that something needs attention, even if it is hard to name.
Therapy can offer a steady space to slow down and listen more closely to what is happening beneath the surface.
Psychotherapy for reflective adults navigating stress, transitions, and questions of meaning...
Life can sometimes feel demanding or unsettled, even when things appear to be functioning well on the outside. You may be managing work, responsibilities, and relationships while feeling tense, depleted, disconnected, or quietly out of balance. You might be carrying past experiences and patterns that are difficult to make sense of on your own. You may have a sense that something needs attention, even if it is hard to name.
Therapy can offer a steady space to slow down and listen more closely to what is happening beneath the surface.
I believe that the quality of your life is shaped by the relationship you have with yourself—and how that ripples into your relationships with others. When your inner world feels overwhelming, disconnected, or stuck, it’s not a personal failing. It’s often your nervous system doing its best to protect you.
Therapy here is about gently understanding those patterns, not fighting them.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for something to shift, therapy can offer a place to land, to understand, and to grow.
I believe that the quality of your life is shaped by the relationship you have with yourself—and how that ripples into your relationships with others. When your inner world feels overwhelming, disconnected, or stuck, it’s not a personal failing. It’s often your nervous system doing its best to protect you.
Therapy here is about gently understanding those patterns, not fighting them.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for something to shift, therapy can offer a place to land, to understand, and to grow.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in painful patterns? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the impact of a distressing life event? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this on your own. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to heal, grow, and reconnect with your true self.
I work with adults facing stress, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, and the lasting effects of trauma. Many clients come to me feeling lost, isolated, or emotionally drained. Together, we explore what your mind and body are telling you—helping you understand these signals and respond with compassion and strength.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in painful patterns? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the impact of a distressing life event? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this on your own. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to heal, grow, and reconnect with your true self.
I work with adults facing stress, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, and the lasting effects of trauma. Many clients come to me feeling lost, isolated, or emotionally drained. Together, we explore what your mind and body are telling you—helping you understand these signals and respond with compassion and strength.
Nearby Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counsellors Searches for Malahide
- Ballsbridge
- Blackrock
- Blanchardstown
- Dublin
- Dun Laoghaire
- Rathfarnham
- Rathmines
- Sandyford
- Skerries
- Stillorgan
- Swords
- Templeogue
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.