IFS Therapy and Supervision
Paula Dawson, BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Internal Family Systems Therapist.
Uncover Healing Within
Hi, I'm Paula, a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, I specialise in the Internal Family Systems model working with women over the age of 18. My aim is to provide you with a safe and supportive space on your journey towards personal growth and well-being, where you feel truly heard and understood.
Perhaps you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions that seem to have a life of their own; or maybe you find yourself caught in repetitive patterns of behaviour that leave you feeling trapped and confused. You may be aware of parts of yourself that you've tried to push aside, yet they still seem to influence your thoughts and actions.
If you're seeking a way to understand and address these complex inner dynamics, you're in the right place. Using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, I will help you to explore the diverse cast of characters within you, each with its own personality and needs, to foster healing, inner harmony, and lasting change.
About Me
I’m a dedicated BACP-Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a passion for the Internal Family Systems model.
I've embarked on a continuous learning journey for almost 20 years now, broadening my horizons through Continuous Professional Development training in various therapeutic models.
However, it was the discovery of IFS therapy that truly resonated with me, becoming my primary way of working since I first discovered the model.
Over the years, I have gained a lot of valuable experience working in a bereavement centre, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation hospital and in a homeless charity. I have been self-employed for the past 10 years.
As an IFS Therapist, I embody the qualities that I believe are essential: patience to navigate your unique journey, unwavering presence, a broader perspective to illuminate new pathways, a touch of playfulness to inspire creativity, and the persistence to support you every step of the way. I am here to join you on your path to self-discovery and transformation.
My location
While my practice is based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, I'm here to provide support to individuals from all across the UK. Regardless of your location, we can connect online.
Contact me if you have any queries or to book an appointment.
Availability
I work from Monday to Friday and offer 60 minute sessions of online therapy, and 60 or 90 minute sessions of online Supervision.
I endeavour to respond to enquiries within 48 hours; if you contact me over the weekend, I will get back to you at the start of the next week.
Fees
Online therapy
£60 per session
60 min online supervision
£60 per session
90 min online Supervision
£90 per session
Get in touch
Please fill out the contact form below to get in touch. I look forward to connecting with you.
Please be assured that all your communications are treated with the utmost confidentiality. I understand that reaching out for therapy is a significant decision, and your inquiry is important to me. I aim to respond to all enquiries, if possible, within 48 hours. If you contact me over the weekend, I will get back to you at the start of the following week.
How I Work
Therapy with me requires a weekly commitment. Through experience I have discovered that anything less than weekly attendance breaks down the trust and momentum needed in the therapeutic relationship, which results in clients staying on a surface level rather than exploring deeper.
I will join you on your path to self-discovery and transformation by helping you to get to know your parts, what they do and why they do it. You will gain a better understanding of your own experiences. I will help your parts to get to know your Self who can then offer help and healing to some hard-working protectors and exiles.
I do this by embodying the qualities that I believe are essential as an IFS Therapist, these are Confidence, Clarity, Creativity, Compassion, Connection, Calm, Courage and Curiosity which enable me to offer an unwavering presence to be with you, a broader perspective to illuminate new pathways, a touch of playfulness to inspire creativity, patience to navigate stuck-ness and the persistence to support you every step of the way.