Internal Family Systems Therapy

Internal Family Systems Therapy

Embrace healing with internal family systems (IFS) therapy at Sentience Counselling Services. Our evidence-based approach provides a non-pathologizing, hopeful framework to address a wide range of emotional challenges. We guide you through a journey of self-discovery, helping you access and befriend wounded parts of yourself, and establish a sense of safety and healthy attachment within. Ideal for those dealing with complex trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and more, IFS fosters self-compassion, promotes healing from past pains, and nurtures a deep, connected sense of wellbeing. Begin your transformative journey with us and find your path to inner harmony.

Navigating Emotional Healing with Internal Family Systems at Sentience Counselling Services

At Sentience Counselling Services, we embrace internal family systems (IFS), a compassionate and evidence-based approach to psychotherapy. IFS provides a non-pathologizing and hopeful framework, guiding individuals toward healing and wholeness.

Our experienced therapists support you in accessing and befriending various parts of yourself, particularly those that carry wounds from the past. These parts have developed defense mechanisms to shield you from further emotional harm. Through IFS, we help you be curious about and understand these protective parts, establish a sense of safety, and cultivate healthy attachments within yourself.

This transformative process encourages self-compassion, fosters self-love, and aids in transcending past trauma. IFS aims to build a connectedness and healthy attachment to oneself and others, opening pathways to inner harmony and balanced relationships.

Whether you are navigating the effects of trauma, struggling with emotional regulation, or seeking a deeper connection with yourself, IFS therapy at Sentience Counselling Services offers a safe, supportive, and effective path to healing. Connect with us to start your journey toward inner peace and wellbeing.

Land Acknowledgment: Recognizing and Honoring Treaty 7 and Metis Nation in Southern Alberta

Sentience Counselling Services, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Metis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

How it Works

Sentience Counselling Services can guide you through the process of accessing various parts of yourself, particularly those that carry wounds and have developed defense mechanisms to shield you from future emotional harm. We provide a safe and nurturing space to explore these parts, understand their origins, and establish a new relationship of safety and healthy attachment to all aspects of your being.

The process of IFS therapy is transformative, enabling you to witness and release the pain from past experiences, cultivate self-compassion, and transcend trauma. This journey leads to the development of a healthy attachment to yourself and enhances your connectedness with others.

IFS is an effective treatment for:

  • Complex trauma and/or C-PTSD and associated symptoms (including physical, emotional and sexual abuse)
  • Borderline personality disorder (as well as other personality disorders)
  • Dissociation and/or dissociative disorders
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Attachment-related issues (commonly referred to as anxious and/or avoidant attachment styles, co-dependency, etc.)
  • Self-esteem and confidence issues
  • Issues related to body-image
  • Problems with anger and emotion dysregulation
  • Relationship difficulties

Whether you are grappling with the aftermath of trauma, struggling with emotional regulation, or seeking a deeper connection with yourself and others, Sentience Counselling Services is here to support you on your journey to healing and wholeness.

What Does Therapy Look Like at Sentience Counselling?

Sentience Counselling Services offers a transformative journey towards healing and personal growth. With a commitment to individualized support, the counselling process is designed to address your unique needs. Begin your path to emotional well-being by scheduling a free 20-minute consultation and discover the tailored guidance that Sentience Counselling provides on your journey to self-discovery and healing.

Contact us by email or phone to schedule your free 20 minute consultation.
Contact us by email or phone to schedule your free 20 minute consultation.
Book your initial appointment for consent and intake assessment 
Book your initial appointment for consent and intake assessment 
Book your initial therapy session
Book your initial therapy session
Therapy Sessions with regular milestone checkins
Therapy Sessions with regular milestone checkins

Connect With Us

We specialize in addressing a wide array of issues through IFS, ranging from complex trauma, C-PTSD, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, self-esteem challenges, body-image concerns, emotion dysregulation, to relationship difficulties. Our approach is rooted in the belief that healing is possible for every part of oneself, and we are committed to aiding you in developing healthy attachments and connectedness with yourself and others.

Sentience Counselling Services is your partner in healing, providing a path to navigate through emotional challenges, foster resilience, and create a life filled with compassion and connection. We are here to support you, encouraging a journey towards wholeness and wellbeing through the transformative power of internal family systems therapy.

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Unlocking Inner Harmony: Your Sentience Counselling Services IFS Therapy FAQ

IFS is effective for complex trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, self-esteem challenges, body-image concerns, anger and emotion dysregulation, and relationship difficulties.

IFS stands out due to its non-pathologizing, compassionate approach that sees all parts of an individual as valuable and necessary, focusing on healing and integration rather than pathology.

Yes, by understanding and healing your inner parts, you learn to relate differently to yourself and your responses. IFS Therapy can lead to healthier relationships with others by first fostering a healthy connection with yourself.

Sentience Counselling: Illuminate Your Path to Healing and Personal Growth

Embark on your path to personal growth and healing with Sentience Counselling in Alberta, where our therapists provide dedicated support. Discover transformative counselling services tailored to your needs. Take the first step towards emotional well-being – schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Sentience Counselling today.