Nederlands‘When an inner situation is not made conscious it happens outside as fate’
‘Curing happens in the physical body, but true healing takes place in the Soul’
‘When an inner situation is not made conscious it happens outside as fate’
‘Curing happens in the physical body, but true healing takes place in the Soul’
I am Petra van der Wildt, Jungian Psychologist and Acupuncturist. Jungian Psychology is a depth psychology founded by the well-known Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist Carl Jung. The beauty of depth psychology, as the word suggests, is that it works primarily through accessing the subconscious mind. Approximately 95% of our mind is subconscious. When we let that sink in for a minute… you start to realize how much hidden potential we can unlock to unleash our full potential. In accessing the subconscious we begin to discover previously hidden connections, deeper meaning and the patterns that trigger our conscious behavior.
If this resonates with you, and you would like to know a bit more about me, click here to read more.
I am Petra van der Wildt, Jungian Psychologist and Acupuncturist. Jungian Psychology is a depth psychology founded by the well-known Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist Carl Jung. The beauty of depth psychology, as the word suggests, is that it works primarily through accessing the subconscious mind. Approximately 95% of our mind is subconscious. When we let that sink in for a minute… you start to realize how much hidden potential we can unlock to unleash our full potential. In accessing the subconscious we begin to discover previously hidden connections, deeper meaning and the patterns that trigger our conscious behavior.
If this resonates with you, and you would like to know a bit more about me, click here to read more.
Jungian psychology focusses on the experience of the individual. This is a different approach than that of cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy. These therapies approach symptoms and complaints respectively via “the thinking mind” and “thought patterns”. They deal with “undesirable behavior” and how to adjust this. This can certainly give you a feeling of control, however the underlying currents that drive these subconscious patterns will remain unaddressed. Symptoms and complaints will resurface after a while in another way or form. With analytical depth psychology, you will go much further and beyond the adjustments of behavior. Deep awareness will give us the necessary tools to recognize, understand and change those parts of ourselves that we were previously unaware of.
The focus will lie on your inner world and connecting you back to your Inner Knowing, what Jung also refers to as the Self. We work with a method called active imagination, that serves as a bridge between the conscious and the subconscious. This a very powerful tool. We also use dream therapy, bodywork, drawing, painting and other methods can be applicable like voice dialogue. Everyone has a personal preference and we use different tools accordingly. Inside yourself lies a vast landscape or uncharted territory, a world of dreams, myths, symbolism and imagination. When we embark on this journey together, you take the first steps on the path of individuation, a wonderful journey that will bring you back on track in your life and reinvigorate you with renewed energy and vibrancy.
Carl Jung
Carl Jung Is the first person who has been able to, through his own experiences and vast knowledge, objectively look and understand our collective psyche. This in an immense achievement. Because of Jung the psyche can be studied as an objective entity instead of it only being something metaphysical and subjective.
Jung discovered the collective unconscious which is the driver in all of us. Within this collective unconscious are the Archetypes, the collective forces that carry the universal collective unspoken inborn psychic dispositions that come alive via imagery, symbolism, art, imagination and dreams. It is comparable to our collective innate instincts (fear of spiders, snakes). These are responses of the physical body. Because the mind is so powerful, Jung compares the archetypes to the organs of our psyche.
Some examples of important archetypes are the Persona (the mask we wear to fit in to the world), the Self and the Shadow. Jung used the archetypes and their archetypical energy to help clients understand their personality and behavioral patterns. You will be surprised how deep the archetypes are imbedded in our subconscious minds.
In therapy, we will work a lot with the shadow because only by learning how to integrate and recognize the shadow we can bring it into the light where it can be transformed into strength and virtue. The shadow contains aspects that we have “put away”, or “covered up” or simply aren’t unaware of, because we don’t want to acknowledge them, or are subconsciously ashamed of.
Because we are usually unaware of our shadow sides, we tend to project them on to others. Jungian therapy is a great tool to take back these projection mechanisms and find hidden talents and deeper self-awareness through deep self-reflection.
Carl Jung
Carl Jung Is the first person who has been able to, through his own experiences and vast knowledge, objectively look and understand our collective psyche. This in an immense achievement. Because of Jung the psyche can be studied as an objective entity instead of it only being something metaphysical and subjective.
Jung discovered the collective unconscious which is the driver in all of us. Within this collective unconscious are the Archetypes, the collective forces that carry the universal collective unspoken inborn psychic dispositions that come alive via imagery, symbolism, art, imagination and dreams. It is comparable to our collective innate instincts (fear of spiders, snakes). These are responses of the physical body. Because the mind is so powerful, Jung compares the archetypes to the organs of our psyche.
Some examples of important archetypes are the Persona (the mask we wear to fit in to the world), the Self and the Shadow. Jung used the archetypes and their archetypical energy to help clients understand their personality and behavioral patterns. You will be surprised how deep the archetypes are imbedded in our subconscious minds.
In therapy, we will work a lot with the shadow because only by learning how to integrate and recognize the shadow we can bring it into the light where it can be transformed into strength and virtue. The shadow contains aspects that we have “put away”, or “covered up” or simply aren’t unaware of, because we don’t want to acknowledge them, or are subconsciously ashamed of.
Because we are usually unaware of our shadow sides, we tend to project them on to others. Jungian therapy is a great tool to take back these projection mechanisms and find hidden talents and deeper self-awareness through deep self-reflection.
What can you expect from and work towards with Jungian Psychology?
As you start to make progress you will start to feel much more aligned with yourself. You will notice more balance in your life and a general feeling of lightness. It is fascinating that as you continue, you will start to notice more synchronicities. Carl Jung is also the person who developed the theory of synchronicity. For example, you will notice how suddenly you will start to attract different people into your life that resonate with you in better ways, or how certain new exciting opportunities present themselves unexpectedly. The more you become aligned with your true self, the more you will start manifesting your true potential. That is the beauty and strength of Jungian depth psychology.
Jungian therapy and
body awareness
One of the most common concerns I hear from clients is that they often find themselves stuck in a constant state of overthinking, overwhelmed by the relentless stream of thoughts flooding their minds. This mental noise can be incredibly challenging to manage. When you can’t control the mind, you will start developing emotional complaints like stress, anxiety, panic attacks, sadness and depression. You might be heading towards a burn-out scenario or are already in a burn-out. With Jungian therapy, we make direct contact with the body and work with the body to release these stuck emotions. Additional acupuncture may also be useful if the client is open to that. The body, and more specifically every cell has memory. When we start to address the body and cell memory, healing starts to take place.
If you are looking to improve your life to the next level with long-term results, don’t hesitate to give yourself this lifetime gift. If you are interested call me for a free consultation.
Fees
Jungian Depth Psychology services
I conduct my Psychology sessions at my practice in the Statenkwartier, The Hague. Additionally, I accommodate online video sessions, giving clients the opportunity to receive therapy or coaching from the comfort of their own home.
Individual sessions: €90 per 1 hour session
Fluent in English and Dutch with years of international experience, I understand the challenges of adapting to new cultures and, if needed, can provide the tools for a smooth transition.
Combination Treatments: Jungian Depth Psychology and Acupuncture
Accelerate your healing journey with a powerful combination of Jungian depth psychology and acupuncture. This combination targets both mind and body, unlocking layers of emotional and physical well-being. For more info and client experiences, click here.
Link website: iam-acupuncture.com
Combination treatments: €140 per session, with a duration of 1 hour and 45 min.
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