IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy Articles
Join Alessio and Jude on “Queering IFS” as they discuss adapting Internal Family Systems therapy for neuro-queer and neurodivergent clients.
Discover how traditional IFS models can be adapted to better support neurodivergent and queer populations. In this episode, Alessio and Jude explore why standard protocols need deconstruction, how self-energy presents differently, and why honouring every part of a client system leads to better clinical outcomes.
Jude and Alessio welcome special guest Hani to explore the intersections of Internal Family Systems therapy, exile, and transitional justice in Syria. Together, they examine how individual psychological models apply to collective community trauma and systemic oppression.
Explore the concept of queer joy as an act of resistance, self-expression, and community. Discover how IFS can help unblock joy and its diverse forms.
Explore discrimination burnout, a form of stress experienced by minorities. Learn about non-event stress, unconscious bias, and coping strategies.
Explore the powerful connection between Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and the natural world. Discover how ecotherapy can enhance healing and well-being, and learn practical ways to reconnect with nature.
Join Alessio and Jude as they explore the critical topic of decolonising therapy, specifically through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). This episode interrogates the Western origins of therapeutic models and considers how to make IFS more inclusive and culturally responsive globally.
Join Alessio and Jude on Queering IFS as they explore the pervasive issue of access fatigue. Discover how the constant need to negotiate or explain one’s needs in spaces not designed for them leads to exhaustion, impacting neurodivergent, queer, and disabled individuals. Learn about the origins of this term and practical implications for creating more inclusive environments.
Join Alessio, Jude, and guest Phil for a deep dive into the complexities of pronouns. This episode explores the personal, social, and systemic layers of pronoun usage, advocating for compassion and understanding in navigating gender identity and expression. Discover how language, privilege, and internalised beliefs shape our experiences with pronouns.

Join Alessio and Jude on “Queering IFS” as they discuss how to queer menstrual cycle awareness in therapy using Internal Family Systems with Dr Charlie Ingham and Dr Nancy Bancroft.