When your mind won’t let you rest.
Supporting You Through Anxiety with Internal Family Systems Therapy
How anxiety shows up…
- Hyperventilation…
- Irritability and anger…
- Racing heartbeat and thoughts…
- Constant worry about the future…
- Worry about how you’re perceived…
- Feeling tense, nervous and restless…
- A sense of panic or impending doom…
- Difficulty sleeping and concentrating…
When Stress Becomes Something More…
Some stress is a normal part of life — and so is anxiety.
Anxiety, at its core, is a human emotion designed to protect us. But when those internal alarm bells keep ringing and we’re unable to respond or make sense of them, it starts to take a toll. Left unacknowledged, anxiety can build, linger or even spiral into chronic worry, fear or panic.
Often, anxiety isn’t just “about the moment.” It’s a signal from your system — pointing to deeper patterns, often rooted in past overwhelm, relational wounds or unresolved trauma.
The good news? It’s not just treatable — it’s understandable. And with the right support, it’s also transformable.
How can I help?
In our work together, I use Internal Family Systems to gently explore the parts of you that feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Internal Family Systems is a compassionate and non-pathologising approach — it sees all parts of you as having a purpose, even the ones that feel heavy or reactive. Rather than trying to “fix” or push them away, we’ll get to know these parts with kindness and curiosity.
As we gently begin to befriend your Anxiety, we’ll learn its true intent for you. Most of my clients describe these moments as “awe-struck”, “pleasantly surprised” and “insightful” and are often left softened by the messages that anxiety was conveying for them.
My role is to support you in reconnecting with your inner calm and wisdom to offer healing within.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Together, we’ll create a space where your inner world feels safer, more connected, and less burdened.
Getting started is easy
1. Send me a message using the form on the contact page.
2. We’ll explore your goals, current concerns, how I work and decide if we’re a good fit.
3. We’ll start your therapy journey towards healing and peace.
A calmer, authentic relationship with yourself awaits.
And all it asks is a willingness to explore and begin.