Schema Therapy: Why Your Early Life Still Shapes You Today
The beliefs we formed in childhood don't just fade — they drive adult patterns of behaviour and relationships.
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Irfan Yigit
MPsych(Clinical), MAPS
Clinical Psychologist
Empowering adults and families through CBT, Schema and culturally grounded care.
About Irfan
Irfan Yigit is a Clinical Psychologist with 11 years of experience working with adults and families presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma and interpersonal difficulties.
He is fluent in English, Turkish and Arabic and has significant experience working with clients from Middle Eastern and Turkish-Australian backgrounds, offering culturally informed therapy in a welcoming, safe environment.
Irfan's approach combines Schema Therapy, CBT and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-C), tailoring each treatment plan to the individual's presenting concerns, cultural context and personal goals.
He is committed to accessible, high-quality care and is passionate about reducing mental health stigma in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety & PanicDepressionTrauma & PTSDRelationshipsAnxiety & DepressionSchema TherapyCouples TherapyTraumaCultural IdentityFamily IssuesInterpersonal DifficultiesCALD Communities
Therapeutic Approaches
Schema Therapy
Deep pattern work for long-standing difficulties
EFT Couples
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
CBT
Evidence-based cognitive behavioural approach
Cultural Care
Therapy in English, Turkish and Arabic
Assessments & Interventions
Clinical Diagnosis (DSM-V)Career GuidanceEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Intelligence (IQ) / Cognitive Ability Testing (e.g. WISC, WAIS, WPPSI, WIAT)Lectures / SeminarsPersonality Testing / ProfilingOccupational Psychology AssessmentMedico-Legal Court ReportsMindfulness XPositive Psychology Program (P3)SupervisionVocational AssessmentWork Development Orders (WDO)Workshops & ProgramsAcademic AssessmentsADHD TestingMedicareMental Health Assessment / ReportCentrelink (e.g. DSP application)Cognitive Ability (IQ Testing)Department of HousingMigration / Immigration ReportsMemory TestingNDIS Review Report
Funding & Referrals
A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP may be required for some schemes. Talk to us about your options.
Qualifications & Training
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
University of Western Sydney
2013
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
University of Western Sydney
2010
Insights
From Irfan's desk
Couples Therapy: What It Actually Involves
Most people wait too long to seek couples therapy. Here's what to expect and how it helps.
Mental Health in Muslim Communities: Breaking the Silence
Stigma around mental health in Muslim communities is real — and changing. Culturally informed care makes a difference.