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What is Internal Family Systems Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps individuals understand and harmonise the various parts of their personality. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, IFS views the mind as a system of different "parts”. Emerging from past experiences and trauma, each part plays a specific role within an individual:
- Managers: Protective parts focused on keeping things under control.
- Exiles: Parts holding painful memories or emotions that are repressed.
- Firefighters: Reactive parts that seek to manage intense feelings triggered by the exiles.
Our therapist will guide you in recognising, understanding, and healing these parts, enabling your core self to take the lead. IFS therapy helps you reconnect with your true self and live with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.
Issues we address in IFS
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Panic attacks
- Trauma
- Substance use
Skills you will develop in IFS
Self-awareness
Develop a deeper understanding of your inner parts and how they influence your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions.
Emotional regulation
Learn to manage overwhelming emotions by addressing the needs of your parts and integrating them with your core self.
Healthy coping strategies
Gain tools to manage triggers and extreme behaviours, replacing unhealthy patterns with healthier responses.
Self-compassion
Foster a loving and non-judgmental relationship with yourself as you work with your parts, leading to healing and growth.
Conflict resolution
Develop the ability to mediate between internal conflicts and promote harmony within yourself.
Empathy for others
Strengthen your capacity to understand and accept the parts of others, enhancing relationships and personal growth.
Self-leadership
Empower your core self to guide your internal system, leading to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
IFS at Incontact
Tailored approach
Our therapists use a personalised approach to understand your unique internal system and design a therapy plan suited to your needs.
Expert guidance
With extensive training in IFS, our therapists help you identify and heal the parts of yourself that hold trauma, allowing you to regain control of your life.
Safe space for healing
We create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your inner world, fostering self-compassion and understanding.
Integration of parts
Through IFS, we help you bring your internal parts into balance, empowering your true self to lead the way toward healing and self-growth.
Ongoing support
We provide continuous support throughout your therapy journey, helping you develop the tools and insights needed for lasting change.
FAQ
Yes, IFS is particularly effective for addressing trauma by working with the parts of you that hold painful memories, allowing them to heal and integrate.
The duration of IFS therapy varies based on your individual needs, but many clients see significant progress within 6-12 sessions.
Yes, IFS can be highly beneficial for managing anxiety and depression by identifying and healing the parts contributing to these conditions.
Not at all. Your therapist will guide you through the process of uncovering and understanding your parts, whether or not you are aware of specific traumas.
Even if you don’t resonate with the concept of parts, IFS can still be effective. The approach is more about gaining insight into the different aspects of your psyche and how they influence your behaviour.
No, IFS can be helpful for anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth, even if you don't have a diagnosed condition.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, which often focuses on verbal expression, IFS uses the concept of parts and works toward integrating them for emotional healing.
While IFS is typically practiced with a therapist, some techniques, like mindfulness and self-compassion, can be integrated into daily life with guidance.
Yes, IFS is often used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to create a holistic healing plan.
During an IFS session, you will explore different parts of your personality, with your therapist guiding you to understand, heal, and integrate them for greater inner harmony.
