What is IFS?
Internal Family Systems assumes that the mind naturally contains different parts — for example, critical, controlling, avoidant, perfectionistic parts, or parts that strongly long for closeness. The aim is not to get rid of parts, but to understand their intentions and create conditions in which they no longer need to work so intensely.
What does a session look like?
We work at a pace that fits you. We begin with what is alive in the present moment: an emotion, thought, body tension or a specific situation. You learn to notice parts without becoming fully identified with them, to build a relationship with them and to understand what they are trying to do for you.
When can it be useful?
IFS can offer a helpful framework for working with inner criticism, conflict between “I want to” and “I can't”, shame, perfectionism, avoidance, compulsive patterns, relationship difficulties and a sense of disconnection from yourself. It is not a diagnosis or a promise of a particular outcome.