Suzanne Herrity, BSc
IFS Therapist, Somatic Psychotherapist & Psychedelic Integration Care
Melbourne VIC
I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation once you have completed a screening application. This gives us the opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether we are the right fit to work together.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and grounded in the belief that healing happens through curiosity, connection and self-understanding. I aim to create a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you feel able to openly explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
While practical tools and strategies can be helpful for managing life's challenges, I believe lasting change comes through developing a deeper understanding of yourself. Together, we explore the patterns, beliefs and protective strategies that may be keeping you stuck, while reconnecting with the parts of yourself that hold wisdom, resilience and the capacity for healing.
My work supports you to reconnect with your authentic Self, find greater meaning in your experiences, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others.
I take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Psychotherapy, Somatic IFS, mindfulness and creative expression. Every person's journey is unique, so therapy is tailored to your individual needs, helping you move towards greater self-awareness, emotional wellbeing and lasting change.
My work in psychedelic care is grounded in the belief that healing begins when we are able to meet ourselves with curiosity, compassion and honesty. Psychedelic experiences can open the door to profound insight and transformation, but it is the preparation, integration and relationship with ourselves that often determines how deeply those experiences become part of our everyday lives.
My path into this work has been shaped by both professional training and lived experience. In my twenties, I began exploring psychotherapy, psycho-spiritual approaches and integrative therapeutic practices as I sought to better understand myself and make sense of the impact of trauma. Along the way, I came to recognise and gently reconnect with parts of myself that had carried anxiety, depression, loneliness, eating distress and body image concerns.
Over time, I learnt that healing was not about fixing myself, but about turning towards the parts I had rejected, criticised or hidden with greater compassion and understanding. This process has deeply influenced the way I work with others today.
My experience with non-ordinary states of consciousness, including psychedelic medicine, breathwork and sound-based practices, together with my training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic IFS and psychedelic-specific psychotherapy, allows me to support people before and after psychedelic experiences in a way that is both psychologically informed and deeply person-centred.
Whether you are preparing for a psychedelic experience, navigating the experience itself, or integrating what has emerged afterwards, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where every part of you is welcome. My intention is to help you make meaningful sense of your experience, strengthen your connection with yourself, and support lasting change that extends beyond the medicine.
Online and IN Person Support - Psychedelic Preparation and Integration through the IFS & Somatic Psychotherapy