Internal Family Systems Therapy
Integrated with Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory
Level 3 Internal Family Systems Practitioner,
Working online in Europe, serving worldwide
A unique approach to healing:
How’s the IFS model different to other counselling modalities?
We are smart systems adapting to life
In the earliest years of our lives, we implicitly learn what it means to be safe in the world. Our mind-body system then intelligently organises in such a way to help us adapt and navigate that world. This inner system consists of many parts: some that use adaptive strategies in service of our protection, and others that have been disavowed or exiled for safety.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."- Carl Rogers.
Together we’ll build your capacity to turn inside and meet your inner system of parts with curiosity. Mindfulness sets the container of this work and enables the relationship building with and between parts, that is central to IFS.
Building internal relationships in mindfulness
In this work, we’re interested in what your body knows, not just what you think and feel. This is where body-centered therapy digresses from classical talk therapy methods you may have tried in the past. Through "bottom-up processing" we’ll tune in to the unspoken voice of the body and access the core belief systems held at the depth of your inner system.
The body holds the story
How will Parts Work help me?
Many people seek IFS therapy to find relief from persistent patterns or emotional states that feel overwhelming or stuck, including:
Self-doubt, anxiety, inner criticism, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feelings of shame.
Burnout, work-related stress, or finding balance between career and personal life.
Inner conflict around major life decisions or transitions.
Difficulties in forming or maintaining close, meaningful relationships.
Challenges related to immigration and cross-cultural relationships.
Tori Lock
Level 3 Internal Family Systems Practitioner
Working with adults online in EU compatible timezones
Originally from New Zealand, I’ve lived in Europe since 2016. I trained as an IFS Practitioner in 2021 with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute. I’m especially passionate about the blend of IFS with somatic modalities such as Hakomi: Body-centered Psychology and Polyvagel Theory - to bring a body-centered, trauma-informed approach to parts work.