What is Jungian Analytical Psychotherapy?
Jungian Analytical Psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis more generally, belongs to an approach to more widely known as depth psychology. Depth psychology is a field of psychology that explores the unconscious aspects of the human psyche—those hidden layers beneath our everyday awareness that shape thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relationships.
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Depth psychology has a particular interest in unconscious processes: It suggests that much of our psychological life is unconscious, influencing us through our emotional reactions, slips of the tongue, imagination (inc. dreams and daydreams), and symbols.
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Depth psychologists then are particularly interested in images (symbols), dreams (inc. daydreams), and stories (fact and fiction) as expressions of unconscious material seeking integration.
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They look to work with the whole person and not simply to ‘fix’ symptoms, but rather to bring unconscious material into consciousness, fostering insight, healing, and personal growth.
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Depth psychology invites us to ask: What lies beneath the surface of my thoughts and behaviours? It’s a way of seeing the world that honours mystery, complexity, and the soul’s longing for wholeness. It’s especially resonant for those seeking meaning beyond symptom relief—those drawn to individuation, integration, and the richness of inner life.
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“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
― C.G. Jung
What does it seek to address?
Jungian psychotherapy is especially helpful for addressing deep-seated psychological and existential concerns that often resist quick fixes or surface-level interventions. It’s designed for those seeking profound transformation and integration.
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Inner conflict: Jung saw neurosis as a signal of unresolved tensions between different parts of the psyche—often between conscious attitudes and unconscious needs. Therapy helps uncover and reconcile these splits.
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Depression and Anxiety: Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, Jungian therapy explores their symbolic meaning—what the psyche is trying to express through suffering.
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Identity confusion and lack of purpose: Through the process of ‘individuation’, clients explore their unique psychological makeup and move toward a more integrated, authentic self.
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Midlife crisis and transitions: Jungian therapy is particularly suited to the second half of life, when questions of meaning, mortality, and legacy become central.
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Spiritual emptiness or disconnection: It addresses the loss of connection to deeper values or archetypal energies, often through dream work and symbolic exploration.
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Creative blocks and loss of vitality: By engaging the unconscious, clients often reconnect with creative impulses and rediscover inner resources.
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Repetitive relationship issues: Jungian therapy helps uncover unconscious complexes and projections that shape how we relate to others.
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Shadow dynamics and emotional repression: Clients learn to recognize and integrate disowned parts of themselves, reducing self-sabotage and increasing emotional range.
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If you're drawn to depth and the idea that psychological healing is also a journey toward wholeness, Jungian psychotherapy offers a uniquely rich path.
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“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
― Carl Gustav Jung
What to expect from a session...
A session of psychoanalysis is unlike most other forms of therapy—it’s less about solving problems directly and more about uncovering the unconscious roots of your thoughts, behaviours, and emotional patterns. Here's what you can expect:
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The Setting: My consulting room is a bright and comfortable room situated not far from Worcester city centre.
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Frequency: Typically, once a week, sometimes 2-3 times a week as required.
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Duration: Each session lasts about 50 minutes.
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Cost
As a trainee, I am able to offer reduced price therapy. My fee for a 50-minute weekly session is £50, and further reductions are available for those wanting to come twice or three times a week. Reductions are also negotiable for students and those receiving benefits and with no other source of income.