I came to see that my inner world wasn't one of random chaos, but rather a system that had it's own logic, history and rules. Before Tanya and her wonderful IFS coaching entered my world, I was deep in the weeds of writer’s block. Halfway through studying for a Creative Writing degree, my creative juices should have been firing at all cylinders but - every time I sat down to write - nothing would come. With each failed attempt, my fears and frustrations around the process gre

Trust, especially rooted in my upbringing and childhood, has been difficult. My journey with Tanya has been a continual, revelatory experience. Each session, I arrive with whatever parts of me are present, and she meets me with such deep nonjudgment and tenderness. That alone is a profound welcome, one that softens places that have long been afraid of being seen. She is both deeply attuned and gentle, with a way of being fully present without trying to control, steer, or inte

By Nicky, Ex TV CEO and Five Element Acupuncturist My psycho-spiritual journey began in my early thirties when a relationship breakup left me floundering.  I sought help from a friend’s mother who worked as a marriage guidance counsellor.  I remember little about these sessions (apart from smoking a lot of cigarettes), but continued seeing her whilst I struggled in a subsequent relationship with an alcoholic narcissist and managing a career in an equally dysfunctional adverti

Through IFS, I have met parts in the form of men, women, children, and also objects. In just a short time of working with Tanya and IFS, I have created a more caring and respectful relationship with myself and my internal world. These days, when I feel unsettled, I try not to ignore it. It's true that sometimes my internal family have to shout a little louder to get my attention, but I sense now that we are working together as a team as opposed to me living a constant inner c