IFS therapy helps us meet every part of ourselves with compassion instead of judgment. In befriending our inner world, we discover the calm, clarity, and wisdom of the Self.
-Janey Francis
A Path Toward Inner Harmony and Peace
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an evidence-based, compassionate approach that helps you understand and heal the different parts within you.
Rather than viewing anxiety, self-criticism, or emotional pain as problems to fix, IFS invites curiosity toward your inner experience, allowing genuine transformation to unfold from within.
What Is IFS Therapy?
Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, IFS is a powerful framework for working with issues including the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. It’s based on two key ideas:
Our inner world has many parts
Each of us contains many “parts”: aspects of ourselves that hold different emotions, beliefs, and roles. For example, you might notice a part that strives to keep you safe, and another that longs for adventure and excitement; or one that feels not good enough and is driven to succeed, while another that longs to rest but rarely can. Every part has a purpose and carries its own form of wisdom which can be discovered.
We all have a core, central Self.
Imagine an orchestra which is guided by a skillful conductor. Your core Self is like this conductor who knows how to how to lead with clarity and care. When you have access to your Self, you will be able to relate to your different parts with curiosity and compassion, helping them to find their rightful place.
How I Work with IFS
In our sessions, I’ll guide you in gently turning inward, noticing thoughts, feelings, and sensations in your body that direct us toward the parts most needing attention .You don’t have to analyze or force anything. Together, we create a safe enough space where your body’s natural wisdom can lead the way.
As you get to know your parts with curiosity and compassion, they begin to soften and trust your inner leadership. Over time, this brings greater ease, alignment, and self-acceptance , both within yourself and in your relationships.
How you might benefit from IFS
Through IFS therapy, clients often find themselves:
- Feeling calmer and more grounded in their bodies
- Releasing old patterns of anxiety, shame, or self-doubt
- Healing the impact of past experiences and trauma
- Building stronger, more authentic relationships
- Making choices that feel true to who they are
IFS is not about becoming someone different. It’s about discovering and appreciating who you already are beneath the layers of protection and conditioning.
Why Clients Choose IFS
Many people come to IFS because they want more than symptom relief; they want connection, clarity, and fulfilment. IFS offers a way to return home to yourself, to relate to your inner world with compassion, and to live from a place of authenticity and freedom, rather than from fear or obligation.
Begin your IFS journey
If you’re curious about how IFS therapy can support your growth and healing, I’d be happy to talk with you.
You are welcome to book a free 30 mins Zoom call to learn more and find out if you would like to have sessions with me.