“You are far, far greater than you know - and all is well”
— Khalil Gibran
How do we remain connected, human and purposeful when the world around us increasingly makes us feel disconnected?
Do you find yourself repeating patterns you don't understand? Feeling things you don't know what to do with? Wondering where that version of you came from?
Maybe your life looks fine on paper — but something still doesn't feel right. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, numb, disconnected or stuck. You may be repeating patterns you don't understand, questioning what you want, or wondering what comes next — in your work, your relationships, whether you want children, or what kind of life you actually want. You don't have to arrive already knowing the answer.
I'm Ilana — a psychotherapist working with people who are ready to get curious about what's happening beneath the surface, and to find their way back to themselves.
What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.
About me
I'm Ilana — a PACFA-accredited psychotherapist offering individual therapy in Melbourne.
My practice is grounded in psychotherapy, and informed by a longstanding interest in philosophy, spirituality and the wisdom of ancient and Indigenous traditions — perspectives that see us as interconnected with one another, the natural world, and something larger than ourselves.
Working with me
We come to know ourselves through relationship. My work offers a place where you can slow down and actually listen — to your thoughts, your body, your relationships, and the parts of yourself you've learned to suppress, perform past, or judge.
We start by noticing the patterns that keep repeating — the reactions, relationship dynamics, feelings or choices that don't quite make sense — and get curious about what's underneath them: where they came from, what they were trying to protect, what they might be asking for now.
“Ilana’s sessions have been absolutely life-changing! With her support, I’ve moved through some deep-rooted relationship patterns into more healthy ways of relating. I feel calmer and have a deeper understanding of myself as a result of our sessions. Ilana holds a space that is warm, encouraging and respectful. I highly recommend.”
—NADINE
Are you ready to dream into living your best life?
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You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.
– Brené Brown