Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy in Toowong & Brisbane
A compassionate approach to understanding anxiety, trauma, and inner conflict.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy in Toowong & Brisbane
What Can Internal Family Systems Therapy Help With?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can be helpful for people experiencing a range of emotional challenges. By exploring the inner patterns that shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, IFS supports deeper understanding and healing.
At Lumaura Psychology in Toowong, Brisbane, IFS-informed therapy may support individuals who are experiencing:
Anxiety or ongoing worry
Trauma or distressing past experiences
Strong inner criticism or self-doubt
Emotional overwhelm or difficulty regulating emotions
Repeating relationship patterns
Feelings of shame, guilt, or low self-worth
Difficulty understanding conflicting emotions or reactions
IFS therapy does not aim to remove parts of ourselves. Instead, it helps people develop a compassionate understanding of their internal system, allowing protective patterns to relax and deeper healing to occur.
Many people find that this approach brings greater clarity, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of connection with themselves.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy in Toowong & Brisbane
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that explores the idea that the mind is made up of different “parts,” each with its own feelings, perspectives, and protective roles. These parts often develop in response to life experiences and may try to protect us from emotional pain or vulnerability.
For example, one part may strive for control or perfection, another may carry feelings of fear or sadness, and another may attempt to avoid distress altogether. In IFS therapy, these parts are approached with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.
By gently exploring these internal dynamics, people can develop a deeper understanding of themselves and begin to heal the parts that may still carry the impact of past experiences.
IFS is widely used in trauma therapy and anxiety treatment, helping individuals reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and self-leadership.
About
IFS-Informed Therapy with Mike Spiller
(Level 2 Trained IFS Practitioner)
Mike Spiller is a registered psychologist based in Toowong, Brisbane, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, and complex life challenges.
Mike has worked across public and private mental health services in Queensland and New Zealand, gaining extensive experience supporting people through periods of stress, uncertainty, and emotional difficulty.
His therapeutic style is calm, compassionate, and collaborative. Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed therapy, Mike works with clients to explore the different parts of themselves that may carry difficult emotions, protective patterns, or past experiences. Through this process, therapy can help people develop greater clarity, self-understanding, and inner balance.
What Can Internal Family Systems Therapy Help With?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can be helpful for people experiencing a range of emotional challenges. By exploring the inner patterns that shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, IFS supports deeper understanding and healing.
At Lumaura Psychology in Toowong, Brisbane, IFS-informed therapy may support individuals who are experiencing:
Anxiety or ongoing worry
Trauma or distressing past experiences
Strong inner criticism or self-doubt
Emotional overwhelm or difficulty regulating emotions
Repeating relationship patterns
Feelings of shame, guilt, or low self-worth
Difficulty understanding conflicting emotions or reactions
IFS therapy does not aim to remove parts of ourselves. Instead, it helps people develop a compassionate understanding of their internal system, allowing protective patterns to relax and deeper healing to occur.
Many people find that this approach brings greater clarity, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of connection with themselves.
IFS Therapy in Toowong
Lumaura Psychology offers Internal Family Systems therapy in Toowong, supporting individuals across Brisbane seeking trauma-informed psychological care.
Appointments are available:
In person at the Toowong practice
Online via Telehealth for clients across Brisbane and Queensland
If you would like to explore whether IFS therapy may be helpful for you, you are welcome to get in touch.
Book an Appointment
To enquire about Internal Family Systems therapy or book an appointment with Mike Spiller, please visit the contact page or reach out via email.
Our Fees
To access psychological services with a Medicare rebate, you’ll need a referral from your GP or Psychiatrist. Most people begin by speaking with their GP, who can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) if you’re eligible. This plan allows you to claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions each calendar year.
Standard Fees
$260
Please note: Lumaura Psychology does not offer bulk-billing. Reduced rates may be available in special circumstances, assessed individually.
