What is Individuation therapy?

Individuation therapy describes my integrative and depth-oriented approach for guiding the process of personality development both during/after a crisis, trauma, or sudden life change, and as a natural process of life.

_{Individuation therapy draws from a wide array of therapeutic modalities. Among them are Jungian Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Integrative methods, Somatic Experiencing (SE), IFS and multimodal expressive arts, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Individuation therapy does not claim to be any of the systems above, but it aims to draw from each.}

_{What does ‘integrative’ mean?}

_{Integrative therapies are at the forefront of modern therapy and psychotherapy research; they draw from many different areas and provide custom-tailored support to the client. Emotional well-being is influenced by a complex combination of biological, psychological, and systemic social factors. There cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach, as every human life is unique.}

_{In integrative therapy, the client and the therapist negotiate together about the client’s individual goals and the working methods that are suitable for him/her/them. The starting point of therapy is the goal of a good cooperative relationship between the client and the therapist, within which the negotiation of working methods and the goals of therapeutic work takes place. As a multi-theoretical, flexible approach, integrative therapy enables the therapist to adapt their working approach not only to the target problem, but also to the client’s readiness for change, preferences and progress in treatment. Integrative therapy can be implemented both as a time-limited/shorter, treatment-oriented, and as a longer-term rehabilitation therapy. In addition to symptom relief, the goal of treatment is always to increase the client’s self-understanding, mental processes and functional capacity.} 

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What does ‘depth-oriented’ mean?

_{‘Depth-oriented’ means to recognize the unconscious, self-balancing ability of our psyche. Allowing unconscious material to emerge provides the potential for change, yet what emerges must be carefully mediated and integrated into our conscious lives. While the the standard integrative therapy aims at symptom relief and functional capacity, depth-psychological therapy adds the dimension of purpose and the realization of the Self; to follow the unique destiny-line of the soul.}

_{The goal is to develop sensitivity for patterns and unconscious impulses, to engage in an active process of mediating conscious and unconscious attitudes, and to bring instinctive parts into conscious life in a way that supports wellbeing and wholeness. The process of engaging with ones unconscious is challenging but deeply rewarding.}

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What does ‘individuation’ mean?

_{‘Individuation’ is a term coined by Swiss psychiatrist and founding father of modern psychology, Carl Gustav Jung. It describes the continuing process of becoming a well-rounded and balanced personality that is Self-actualized and authentic. Self here does not mean the ego’s desire of experiencing no suffering, but a point from which the natural complexities and paradoxes of life become tolerable and even productive.}

_{One may say the goal of individuation is to become an ‘ensouled personality‘ or ‘personhood ‘, which includes the continuous changes of life. It means becoming who we are meant to be—and learning to walk through life with resilience, even in times of crisis or uncertainty.}

_{Often, individuating means outgrowing what no longer serves us. As we continue to change throughout life and life changes us, individuation is more a path that flows through us rather than a destination to reach.}

The goal of our therapy is that you learn, apply and develop the tools you need, to leave therapy with a renewed sense of meaning, ready to lead your very own life well.