What Is Psychosynthesis?
Psychosynthesis is known as the 'psychology with a soul' because it includes all aspects of being human: mind, body, and emotions, as well as spirit (or potential).
The Psychosynthesis approach works both with 'what is' (past influences, present challenges, and the impact of the unconscious mind on the conscious mind) and with 'what we may become' (recovering a sense of meaning and purpose in your life).
Psychosynthesis believes that you have the capacity for growth and that within you there is an innate impulse to harmonise all aspects of your being (physical, mental, and emotional) so that you can fully realise your potential and become your 'true self'.
I also make use of other psychological models:
The Psychosynthesis approach works both with 'what is' (past influences, present challenges, and the impact of the unconscious mind on the conscious mind) and with 'what we may become' (recovering a sense of meaning and purpose in your life).
Psychosynthesis believes that you have the capacity for growth and that within you there is an innate impulse to harmonise all aspects of your being (physical, mental, and emotional) so that you can fully realise your potential and become your 'true self'.
I also make use of other psychological models:
- Psychodynamic which explores your unconscious drives so that you can better understand and make sense of what is happening in the here and now. The psychodynamic approach pays particular attention to childhood experiences and how these influence our feelings and behaviour as adults.
- Person Centred which emphasises listening, acceptance and understanding, with the therapist being congruent with the client, and having empathetic understanding and unconditional positive regard for the client.
- Transactional Analysis which provides tools and techniques to help you understand how you relate and communicate with other people, and, where appropriate, to make changes. The goal is for you to reclaim autonomy over your life.
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming is concerned with how you think and process your thoughts (Neuro), the patterns of language you use (Linguistic) and your behaviours (Programming). NLP techniques help you to have more control over what you think and what you feel, and how you behave.
- Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT): please see page on Trauma Resolution.