RENEWAL WITH SUZANNE
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) online for adults and couples—specialising in self-doubt, the inner critic, and healing intergenerational patterns, with deep experience supporting women over 50.
For women who don’t feel at home inside themselves
You may look capable on the outside, yet inside feel unsettled, reactive,
or at odds with yourself.
Perhaps anxiety, self-doubt, or strong emotions take over in ways you
don’t choose. Perhaps you’ve spent years trying to understand
yourself — through reflection, therapy, or spiritual practice — and still
find yourself caught in familiar inner patterns.
This work is for women who are tired of fighting themselves, and
who sense there must be a kinder, steadier way to live from the inside out.
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​My approach
I don’t believe lasting change comes from pushing harder, analysing more, or trying to override what’s happening inside.
Much of our inner struggle comes from well-intentioned attempts to control fear, self-doubt, or emotional reactivity — often learned early, and reinforced over time. While these strategies may have helped us cope, they can quietly create more inner tension rather than less.
My work is grounded in the idea that understanding comes before change. When we learn how to stay present with our inner experience — especially in moments of activation — something begins to soften. Not because we’ve forced it to, but because we’re no longer turning against ourselves.
This is a gentle, relational approach that values steadiness, curiosity, and respect for the ways our inner patterns have tried to protect us.
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Who this work is for
This work is especially suited to people who:
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Feel inwardly unsettled despite years of insight, effort, or inner work
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Notice anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional reactivity that feels hard to control
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Are tired of managing themselves through discipline, pressure, or self-criticism
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Want to feel more at ease in themselves, even when life is complex or challenging
You don’t need to be in crisis. A willingness to turn toward your own experience is enough.
Ways to work with me
There are several ways to begin or deepen this work, depending on what feels right for you.
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Start with a free guided audio
A short, 12-minute practice designed to help you notice the moment before a reaction takes over, and learn how to stay with yourself in that moment with more steadiness and care.
This is a simple, supportive entry point for many women.
→ Start here
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One-to-one sessions
I offer individual sessions for women who want ongoing, relational support in
understanding anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional reactivity — and in developing a steadier sense of self-trust over time.
Sessions are available online. NDIS-funded support may be available where this aligns with plan goals.
You can book a free 15-minute chat to learn more about working together.
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Couples work
I also work with couples locally in Bega and online, supporting partners who feel stuck in recurring patterns, heightened reactivity, or communication breakdowns that don’t shift through effort alone.
This work focuses on understanding what happens between you — especially in moments of activation — and
creating more safety, clarity, and responsiveness in the relationship. You can also book a free chat for couples
work through the link above. Read more about this work here.
Resources for inner critic work
I’ve created a growing collection of resources focused specifically on understanding and working with the inner critic — not as something to eliminate, but as an aspect of you that developed for a reason.
These resources support reflection, awareness, and a different relationship with self-criticism in everyday life.
→ Explore resources for inner work
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A closing note
Most of us were never shown how to meet fear, anxiety, or inner conflict with care. We learned effort, discipline, and self-correction — and then wondered why things didn’t settle.
Learning to stay with yourself isn’t about becoming passive or resigned. It’s about creating the conditions where real change becomes possible, without force or self-abandonment.
If something here resonates, you’re welcome to begin in whatever way feels right.
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Client Stories
"Suzanne's sessions have been transformative, helping me see my body as a source of information and wisdom."
Linda J.
"Suzanne's compassionate approach helped me see that fighting with parts of myself wasn't working. It took a while but understanding myself this way, through making friends with ALL of me, has given me a lot more calm inside."
Mary H.
"Suzanne's support and expertise have been invaluable in my healing process, providing me with tools for more self awareness and emotional regulation."
Emily R.