It’s the simplest, almost unnoticeable, that carries the greatest treasure.

quote from a dream

Jungian Analysis and Dreamwork

Jungian analysis invites a different kind of listening. In the language of dreams, symbols, and recurring emotional patterns, something essential begins to speak. Rather than seeking to fix or improve, this work opens space to perceive more fully: to notice what is alive beneath the surface, and to relate to it.

Carl Jung laid the foundations for this approach, identifying forces like the shadow, archetypes, and the collective unconscious—not as abstract theories, but as living patterns that shape our inner and outer lives. When we enter into dialogue with the psyche, we become more responsive, —able to move with life, rather than against it.

Undertaking Jungian analysis allows a gradual loosening of rigid structures, a deepening perspective and a quieting of noise, and can work well for a large variety of issues and queries. By cultivating an inner stance that is both steadier and more porous to meaning, we stand more rooted, awake and present to life as it presents itself.

‘therapeutae’

The term *Therapeutae* (plural) is Latin, from Philo's Greek plural *Therapeutai* (Θεραπευταί). The term therapeutes means one who is attendant to the gods[3] although the term, and the related adjective *therapeutikos*[4] carry in later texts the meaning of attending to heal, or treating in a spiritual or medical sense. Wikipedia

The process of Jungian psychoanalysis

We work on both the level of the unconscious and with problems we encounter on a daily basis. The feelings and images surface as threads that we follow to the core of our behavioural patterns we experience as restrictive, and to those we do not know of, yet. We follow these threads down into the depth of psyche - they lead in a regressive and progressive manner, pointing both to its origin and where the energy wants to go.

In our work, we include soma (body) as a central aspect of the therapeutic approach. We will work with voice dialogue, active imagination, Sandplay, art therapy, dreams, and stories.

The Psyche of Stories

Many people who seek Jungian analysis feel stuck in one way or another. This experience of ‘I am stuck’ reflects not only a personal struggle but also a universal theme found in the timeless stories of fairytales and myth. These narratives, shared across cultures and generations, resonate deeply with the human psyche because they connect us to archetypal patterns.

Fairytales and myths use a symbolic language that helps individuals access and explore emotions, conflicts, and desires that might otherwise remain unspoken. They reveal that our inner struggles are not isolated but are part of a larger, interconnected world—mirroring the rhythms of nature, the seasons of change, and the inherent wisdom of the earth. This broader perspective can awaken a sense of belonging and rootedness, reminding us that we are interdependent beings. In doing so, stories illuminate how we ripple outward, fostering a deeper relationship with ourselves and the world we inhabit.

‘Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”

CG Jung

Working with me

Due to my background in neuroscience and ecology, and subsequent studies in the mythopoetic, shamanism and Sufi mysticism, I pay attention to the clinical and spiritual, the personal and the part where your story is part of a larger story. Where relevant, I will supplement conversations with psycho-education and refer to both readings and other therapeutic treatments that can support your process.

I work with individuals at my private practice in Vorden. I also provide online sessions via Zoom for those living too far away.

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