Jungian Psychotherapy

Among the founders of analytical psychotherapy, Jung was the one who most profoundly believed in the possibilities of positive change. For Jung the human being is infinitely creative. He theorized an inner agency called the Self that is always, often unconsciously, engaged in change and healing. One of the better known Jungian methods is, of course, the use of dreams.

In Jungian analysis or psychotherapy, dreams open up deeper levels of experience to everyday consciousness, sometimes in small, sometimes in very profound ways. Dreams can chart the process of healing, although this process is not dependant on them.

Jungian psychotherapy aims at unlocking our potential both creative and relational, opening the door to a deep and profound healing.

Often it is one specific area in life that causes dissatisfaction, such as work problems that repeat through job-changes, or relationships stuck in similar patterns. There may be depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or a struggle with addictions. There are many physical problems (such as ME or infertility) that respond to psychotherapy. Sometimes it is just a lingering but persistent sense that life could be lived in a much better way, that something essential is missing. In any case, the decision to ask for help is a crucial factor in psychotherapy as is a deep down need to heal oneself.

The effect of Jungian Psychotherapy sessions is considered to be cumulative. Therapy is custom made and tailored to the client in a bespoke way. The outlook of the therapy is profoundly positive and seeks to find the creative capacity that already exists within the client, and perhaps needs to be perceived more clearly, or needs to be harvested.

At the same time, help is given to clients to attend to anything that might need to be faced as being injurious to the self or standing in the way of creativity and expansion.

Underpinning this therapy is the empathy towards the human condition within and without the consulting room. Long and short-term work is possible as needed.

An initial psychotherapy session is usually suggested and will serve to find out whether Jungian psychotherapy will work for you and what your needs are.