Therapy Overview

Internal Family Systems

Internal Family Systems

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that works with all the different parts of you. It helps you get to know and access the protective and wounded parts of yourself, so you can understand them and help them heal.

How it Works

IFS is based on the idea that we all have parts of us that make-up who we are. IFS looks directly at these parts of you, and your whole inner system (the parts that protect you and the parts that feel vulnerable e.g. your anxious parts, your critical parts, your overwhelmed parts etc). Listening to the different parts of ourselves, can help us feel calmer and more connected, as well as understanding ourselves better.

What to Expect

Together we will work to explore the patterns, and emotions that you’re struggling with. Inner conflicts are likely to be parts of this. And when you feel comfortable, I’ll guide you to directly connect to the different parts of you, that are trying to cope with

More Information

For more information, see the IFS website: https://ifs-institute.com/

Brainspotting

How Brainspotting Works

This technique involves identifying specific points in your visual field that are connected to emotional or physical sensations. By focusing on these points, we can access and process deeply rooted experiences stored in your subconscious mind.

What to Expect?

Using Brainspotting in session, we will explore what has brought you to work with me, and we will connect the physical sensations that you’re feeling in your body, when thinking about these issues, and find a spot in your visual field, where these feelings and sensations are felt the most. We spend some times focused on the points in the visual field. Often this technique uses less talking, which can be quite strange.

How it can help you.

Brainspotting can be effective for addressing a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. It can help you process past experiences, release emotional blockages, and promote healing.

More Information

For more information, see the Brainspotting Institute website: https://brainspotting.com/about-bsp/what-is-brainspotting/

Other Approaches

As well as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Brainspotting, Erin is also trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

She also draws from mindfulness-based approaches, and somatic techniques to support nervous system regulation. Erin integrates these modalities flexibly, tailoring each session to the unique needs of her clients—whether that means developing practical coping strategies, deepening insight, processing trauma, or supporting change at a behavioural, emotional, or relational level.