IFS refers to our inner (internal) family. Not our parents or siblings, but a family of our own different parts. The word “systems” refers to the fact that those parts interact with each other.

For instance, there may be a part of me that holds shame in social situations, so the inner critic (another part of me) criticizes me to make sure that I don’t embarrass myself in front of other people. Another part of me is angry at the critic for being so tough. And so the system goes on. What I help you discover is that all your parts have good intentions for you and some of them are just being extreme or rigid because their job is to protect your most vunerable aspects. By realising the good intentions of your inner parts, you can be more compassionate towards yourself and towards other people. In turn, this compassionate tone creates a safe environment for your parts to relax and release their burdens (extreme beliefs and emotions that parts carry from past wounds). Qualities like playfulness, creativity and confidence will naturally be restored into your life.

And I have more good news! We all possess an undamaged quality that emerges naturally when parts feel safe and relax. In IFS we call it the Self. The Self embodies confidence, curiosity, courage and compassion, and is our most powerful healer.

In my work, I help you Reconnect with your own Self and establish Self-Leadership in your System, so that all your parts can find harmony and thrive together.