
Explore Spiritual Presence Experiences using IFS: Unattached Burdens, Ancestors, Legacy Burdens, gifts, heirlooms and Guides
Above: Visionary artwork of an Unattached Burden discovered in my own system during my first few IFS sessions in 2020.
Above: Visionary artwork of a Spiritual presence experience of Guide energy which came into my system in a session with Bob in his IFS consulting group in April 2023.
The Banner of this page: A Visionary artwork of an Unattached Burden which I released in a session with my IFS Therapist in early 2023, the UB was connected to a fetus part in my psyche.
Explore the Depths of Spiritual Presence with Certified IFS Therapist Oliver Brooke
Your guide to exploring the inner realm of consciousness
As a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, I offer a unique approach to understanding and working with spiritual presence experiences. Drawing on over a decade of personal exploration and professional training, I specialize in helping clients navigate encounters with legacy burdens, gifts and heirlooms, ancestors, past lives, unattached burdens, and guides. These spiritual presences can deeply influence our lives and often hold profound meaning, healing potential, or unprocessed pain.
A Personal Journey into Spiritual Presence
Since my mother passed away in 2015, I have been deeply engaged in my own experiences with spiritual presence. This journey has profoundly shaped my work and ability to hold space for others exploring similar encounters. I bring a personal and professional lens to this work, offering a compassionate and grounded approach while being vastly open-minded to anything we encounter.
In-Depth Supervision with Robert (Bob) Falconer
My expertise is greatly enriched by being a student and supervisee of Robert (Bob) Falconer, an internationally recognized pioneer in the field of spiritual presence within IFS. Bob’s groundbreaking work on “The Others Within Us” provides a framework for understanding the spiritual dimensions of our internal systems, including unattached burdens (UBs), guides, Legacy, past lives, and ancestors.
Bob’s personal journey began many decades ago on his quest to heal from extreme sexual and relational trauma. For the past 14 years Bob has been exploring, researching and healing spiritual presence experiences after encountering an unattached burden during an IFS training session. This transformative experience catalyzed his deep exploration of spiritual presences, culminating in his acclaimed book, The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession. Through an advanced consultation group with Bob and other Australian IFS therapists, I honed my ability to work skillfully with these unique aspects of the psyche, both in my own system and for clients.
What Are Spiritual Presences in IFS?
Spiritual presences—such as unattached burdens, guides, ancestors, and legacy burdens—are not parts of our internal system or Self but external energies or influences that can become entangled with our psyche. These presences can be understood, released, or integrated through compassionate and skilled facilitation which can bring about profound clarity and healing.
How I Can Help You
If you are experiencing:
A sense of connection or entanglement with a spiritual presence
Legacy burdens or ancestral patterns that feel overwhelming
Gifts or heirlooms with a deeply emotional, ancestral or spiritual resonance
Past life memories or influences
Guidance from or challenges with spiritual entities
Unattached Burdens or External Energies in your system
I provide a safe, supportive, and fearless space to explore these experiences. Using the IFS model, we can Unblend from these influences, understand their messages, and uncover the parts they are connected to. As we integrate or release them you will discover the healing they hold for you.
Begin Your Healing Journey
Whether you seek to understand your spiritual experiences or release burdens that no longer serve you, I am here to guide you with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to your healing and our collective healing as a species.
Contact me today to learn more or schedule a session. Let’s explore the profound potential of spiritual presence experiences together.
Learn More About Bob Falconer’s Work
I highly recommend Bob Falconer’s book, The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession. You can find it here, as well as his workshops and public demonstrations here. In 2023, I had the privilege of interviewing Bob alongside Suzanne Herrity. You can watch this insightful interview here or below. You can also watch a video of Bob’s working with a client with an unattached burden on Derek Scott’s YouTube channel here or below.
IFS Down Under, Episode 1: IFS, The Others Within Us, Spirituality and Psychedelic Therapy - Bob Falconer Interview - June 2023
Bob’s Session: Releasing a UB
Please watch this video before applying to watch the video with the UB session Bob recorded. There is a waiver to sign before you will be sent the link to the video.