I love IFS! My current T is certified in it and we used to do it every week for over a year. She has since then taken somatic experiencing training but we still do IFS sometimes.

At first, talking about parts felt strange and awkward. However, it was so freeing to toss one part aside and talk to another part. For the first time, I realized what my child parts needed.

I don't know if all IFS Ts are the same, but my T is gentle and accepting of all my parts. I think IFS training teaches them to be that way. I found this kind of therapy worked well for me and I hope it does for you too. If you have more questions you can send me a PM.