- Rumi
Lisa Barrett
Psychotherapist, Counsellor
Leichhardt Counselling and Psychotherapy
Leichhardt, Sydney NSW 2040
In Person + Online Therapy
Philosophy & Vision
Do you find yourself struggling with self acceptance, compulsive or anxiety driven behaviours or a desire to break certain patterns of acting? Maybe you are experiencing intrusive recurring thoughts, lack of self worth, or relationship difficulties? It is possible for you to navigate with more ease through these challenges & to clarify a sense of direction, purpose and harmony internally. I work with an evidence-based model of therapy that offers a clear path towards healing & wholeness called Internal Family Systems, IFS.
Services
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy - 2011 - Sydney Gestalt Institute
- Internal Family Systems, L2 - 2022 - IFS Institute
Modalities
Experiential - Gestalt - Holistic - Internal Family Systems - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
The primary approach I use is IFS (Internal Family Systems), a leading evidence-based model of therapy that enables people to increase internal awareness and welcome all parts of themselves. The closer we come to holding an internal peace, the more this is reflected in our external experiences and relationships.
IFS incorporates elements of Somatic Therapy, Hakomi, Family Systems, Mindfulness and Neuroscience.
It offers a path where we can learn to look, listen to, love and accept all parts of ourselves. It enables us to experience more internal unity and we are no longer being driven by behaviours or actions that we do not want or understand. These may include or relate to work, sex and sexuality, food, alcohol or drugs.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
Practice Locations
23 Norton St
The Italian Forum
Leichhardt NSW 2040
Easily accessible by public transport
Parking available - details provided prior to first appointment
Rough Patch Affordable Counselling
443 Parramatta Rd
Leichhardt NSW 2040
Appointments
Appointments can be made online via my website or you can email/phone me from this profile page to make a booking. Availability is from Tuesday to Saturday for face to face or online appointments.
Fees & Insurance
$150 per 60 minute session
Discounted rates available
Payment Options
Payments by credit card or direct deposit
Contact Lisa
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult
A conversation with Lisa Barrett
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I think the biggest factor that has always drawn me back to counselling, regardless of what other paths I have taken along the way, is my never-ending sense of wonder about human beings - what drives us, what connects us, what challenges us, what makes us who we are as well as the value I place on exploring how we can be the best version of ourselves.
I cannot think of anything I would rather do than to walk with people in their journey of discovering how they can connect with themselves and others in order to feel most alive. This has become more important to me over time as I have valued my own journey and exploration and those who have supported me.
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Person centred and humanistic approaches have always appealed to me and I have been influenced by more holistic philosophies. I'm currently working primarily with IFS, Internal Family Systems.
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I see the human journey as important holistically but the spiritual aspect of our journey is of particular interest to me as I often see it neglected - in both myself and others. I believe it is an essential and integral part of our journey regardless of how we experience, recognise, articulate or conceptualise it.
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The main approach I use is Internal Family Systems(IFS) which is based on the premise that we are made of many different parts/personalities that all have good intentions for our system and we are functioning most optimally when we are Self Led- coming from a central place inside ourselves of compassion, curiosity and clarity.
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Experience has shown me that some shifts can be felt anywhere from one session onwards. But generally clients notice some kind of difference within a couple of sessions. Psychotherapy can be an ongoing process so often more will come up to explore or come to light as other things are being addressed or resolved. This is a tricky question because there are so many variables including the client's own idea of what progress is to them.
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Absolutely. I am a great advocate for therapy because it has changed my life! The insights, support, clarity it has given me as I have had the opportunity to explore my challenges, concerns, spirituality, hopes and dreams (literally!) has enabled me to know myself in ways that have allowed me to make different choices that have changed my life direction. It has increased my compassion, open-mindedness, and the quality of my relationships to mention just a few benefits!
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It is cliche but 'making a difference'. To see hope being renewed or coming alive in clients in their process, to witness them discover new awareness, greater self acceptance.. these moments to me are priceless and life enriching. But closely tied to that would be the continual reminder that this role brings to me of our shared humanity and the importance of connection and intimacy.
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Yes, but a lot less since I discovered GHD straighteners about 15 years ago -another life changer!!
But yes, I do. And I have parts that try to tell me that I shouldn't and other parts that suggest to me that because I am a therapist there should be less of them! However, part of my life and therapeutic journey has led me to learn to be welcoming to all parts of me. Including the part that says she would be Very Suspicious of anyone who had 'good hair' all the time ;) -
Lack of awareness.
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Off the top of my head, the book 'Return to Love' by Marianne Williamson is the one I can always remember the name of !
I also think the 'School of Life' regularly has some great episodes- relevant, useful, easily digestable and often entertaining.