The approach

Internal Family Systems therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the different parts or "subpersonalities" of a person's psyche. IFS assumes that everyone has a core Self and that our psyche is made up of various parts, each with its own beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. The goal of IFS is to help individuals explore and understand these parts, and to develop a healthy relationship with them. This can involve identifying and healing wounded or traumatized parts, and promoting harmony and cooperation between the different parts. IFS therapy is often used to treat a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it's a type of therapy used to help people process traumatic experiences and memories. During an EMDR session, the therapist guides the client through a series of eye movements, sounds, or taps while the client recalls the traumatic event. The goal is to help the client process the traumatic memory in a safe and controlled environment, allowing them to reprocess the memory in a way that reduces the emotional distress associated with it. EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating a range of mental health concerns, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.

Somatic therapy is a holistic therapeutic approach that recognizes the intricate connection between the body and mind. It integrates techniques to address and process physical sensations, movements, and bodily experiences as vital components of psychological well-being and healing. This approach acknowledges that trauma and emotional stress can manifest physically in the body, and seeks to facilitate healing by engaging both the body and mind in therapy sessions. Somatic therapists often use methods such as mindfulness, breathwork, movement exercises, and touch to help clients release tension, process emotions, and develop greater self-awareness and resilience.