What is Psychosynthesis?

Psychosynthesis psychology was founded by the Italian psychiatrist, Dr. Roberto Assagioli, a colleague of Sigmund Freud and CG Jung. In addition to following traditional methods of Western psychology, Assagioli advocated the idea of exploring an individual's life "bifocally," considering an individual's spiritual nature and search for meaning, as well as their emotional and mental well-being. Psychosynthesis could be described as an eclectic mix of classical, existential and transpersonal psychology, and perennial philosophy, in its intent to map the full spectrum of human experience.

Psychosynthesis, simply described, is a holistic approach to counselling which honours the uniqueness of the individual and their life's journey - taking account of the whole person - body, mind, feelings, sexuality and spirituality.

Psychosynthesis offers the support to help you transform the way you live your life.

Psychosynthesis explores the individual's suffering caused by the difficulties and crises experienced in life. This suffering is regarded as a symptom through which their sense of direction and purpose are trying to emerge.

In other words, Psychosynthesis encourages us to look at our difficulties with greater compassion, connecting us with our own potential for self-healing and personal growth - and ultimately freeing us from the past to live more meaningful, enriching and soulful lives.

Psychosynthesis can help you discover and express who you truly are in the world.

Counselling & You

Psychosynthesis counselling meets the needs of people who are dealing with many different types of crises or changes in their lives, as well as those struggling with the ongoing challenges of how to lead an authentic and purposeful life.

It may be a difficulty with sustaining deep and intimate relationships, coping with the continuing impact of childhood or adolescent trauma and abuses, or the sense of loneliness or alienation that many people, young and old, experience.

Alternatively, it may be the feelings of confusion, emptiness and depression that overwhelm many as they encounter thresholds such as mid-life, or the reactions to a spiritual or religious awakening.

Psychosynthesis can be an invaluable tool for wherever your life takes you...

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin