Welcome! I’m glad we’re beginning this work together

Therapy is a space that belongs to you. My role is to support you and to help you connect with the parts of you that are ready for change, growth, and healing. I view therapy as a collaborative effort, with you in the driver's seat.

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How I Work: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is a way of understanding the mind that sees each of us as having different parts -- those inner voices, feelings, or patterns that have developed to help us cope and move through life.

You might recognise parts like:

  • a part that works hard to keep things together

  • a part that feels overwhelmed

  • a part that worries about being judged

  • a part that carries old emotional pain

  • a part that steps in quickly to protect you

In IFS, all parts are welcome. They each have a positive intention, even when their strategies create difficulty.

Alongside these parts is something deeper: your Self -- the calm, compassionate, grounded core of who you are. Our work together involves helping you access more of that Self energy, so the parts carrying stress or hurt can be understood and supported.

What Our Sessions Might Look Like

Sessions often involve talking through what's happening in your life, slowing down to notice what's happening inside, and getting curious about any parts that feel activated or tender. The work may be emotional, practical, or creative -- often a mixture. We follow the rhythm of your system rather than pushing for a particular outcome.

I'm an active therapist, which means I ask questions, offer reflections, and support you in going deeper where it feels helpful.

You Don’t Need to Prepare Anything

You don't need to arrive with a plan, a list, or a perfectly organised story. Whatever shows up -- thoughts, feelings, silence, confusion, or hope -- becomes part of the work. If different parts of you feel nervous, unsure, eager, or protective as we begin, all of that is welcome.

If Something Feels Unclear or Difficult

It's entirely normal to feel differently about therapy at different points. If something feels confusing, uncomfortable, or out of step, bringing that into the room is often where the most meaningful work happens.