How does Jungian Analysis work?

 Jungian analysis is a form of depth psychology rooted in the psychological approach of Carl Gustav Jung.  By building a living connection between the unconscious and consciousness, it helps you experience balance, authenticity and wholeness in your life, on top of symptom relief.  

In today’s world, logic and materialism often take center stage, leaving little room for our intuitive, creative, and emotional sides. Yet both are essential for growth, or what Jung calls individuation.  Jungian analysis seeks to integrate and transform different facets of ourselves, light and shadow, logic and feeling, femininity and masculinity, the known and unkown, guiding us towards a more balanced and authentic existence.

The unconscious communicates through symbols, emotions and images. That’s why non-verbal, symbolic work is a key part of my practice, alongside talking therapy. Whether arising from dreams, sandplay, or artwork, the images within you hold their own vitality and meaning, unlocking insights and understanding that words alone may not capture.

Dream interpretation

“The dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the soul” (Jung, CW 10, para 304)

Dreams are not random; they are purposeful, symbolic, and deeply connected to our inner world. They can provide clarity, resolution, and guidance during times of difficulty or change. Some dreams may repeat themes or evolve over time, offering insights into trajectory of growth.

Dream interpretation isn’t about looking up symbols or finding quick answers. Instead, we’ll explore the unique meaning of your dreams together, connecting them to your life experiences and psyche. Don’t worry if you don’t remember your dreams.  Curiosity and attention often invite dreams naturally as you begin your journey.

Jungian sandplay therapy

I incorporate sandplay therapy in my practice. It was developed by Swiss therapist Dora Kalff, a student of C.G. Jung. When words fall short, sandplay provides a creative and hands-on way to connect with our inner world. Using sand, water, figurines, and imagination, you can express emotions and themes that are otherwise difficult to put into words.

In the “free and protected space” of the therapeutic relationship, you might create a scene that symbolizes conflict, chaos, healing, or transformation. This process allows deeper layers of yourself to unfold naturally, offering insights and pathways for growth and healing, much like the wisdom revealed in dreams.

Symbolic expression through art

Art is another wonderful way that allows our inner world to speak freely without the need for words. Whether through drawing, painting, or other materials, art allows your inner world to speak freely, opening new pathways to understanding and self-expression.

I offer stress-free, creative ways of working with art materials so there’s no need to be an artist. All you need is a willingness to explore, trust the process, and connect with yourself.

榮格心理分析是如何運作的？

榮格心理分析是一種深層心理學，起源於卡爾·古斯塔夫·榮格 (C.G. Jung)的心理學理念。透過在無意識與意識之間建立一種有活力的連結，它不僅能幫助緩解症狀，還能讓你在生活中體驗到平衡、真實和整全感。

在當今的社會中，邏輯和物質主義經常佔據主導地位，讓我們的直覺、創造力和情感面向往往被忽視甚至排除。然而，這些面向對於成長同樣重要，榮格稱之為「個體化」。榮格分析旨在整合並轉化我們內在不同的面向，例如光明與黑暗，理性與情感，陰性與陽性，已知與未知，從而引導我們走向更加平衡且真實的生活狀態。

無意識透過象徵、情感和影像進行溝通。因此，在治療實踐中，除了談話治療外，非語言的象徵性工作也扮演著至關重要的角色。不論這些影像來自夢境、沙遊治療還是藝術創作，它們都擁有屬於自己的生命力和意義，幫助我們獲得語言所無法捕捉的洞見與理解。

解夢

夢是一扇隱藏的小門，通往靈魂最深處和最隱秘的角落。（榮格，《文集》第10卷，第304段）

夢境並非隨機的，而是充滿目的性與象徵性的，它與我們的內在世界緊密相連。夢境能在困難或變革時期提供清晰的洞見、解決方案及指引。有些夢境會重複相似的主題，或隨著時間推移逐漸演變，進一步揭示我們的個人成長。

解夢並不是查閱象徵符號或尋求快速答案的過程。我們將共同探索你的夢境中獨特的意義，並將它們與你的生活經歷與心理內涵相連結。即使你不記得夢，也不要擔心。隨著旅程的展開，好奇心往往會自然地喚回夢境。

沙遊治療

我在治療中，結合了沙遊治療。它由瑞士治療師朵拉·卡爾夫（Dora Kalff）發展，她是卡爾·榮格（C.G. Jung）的學生。當語言無法充分表達感受時，沙遊提供了一種創造性且動手操作的方式，幫助我們與自己的內在世界建立聯繫。通過沙子、水、各種小物件及想像力，我們可以在沙盤中表達那些難以用言語表達的情感和主題。

在 “自由且受保護的空間”中，你或許會在沙盤中創造一個象徵衝突、混亂、療癒或轉變的場景。這一過程能讓你安全地探索並理解自己的深層內在，從而提供成長與療癒的洞見，就像夢境所蘊含的智慧一樣。

藝術表達

藝術是一種奇妙的方式，能讓我們的內在世界在不依靠語言的情況下自由表達。無論是通過繪畫、塗鴉，或使用其他創作材料，藝術能使內心自由發聲，為理解自己與自我表達開啟全新的可能性。

我提供輕鬆、無壓力的創作方式，幫助你使用藝術材料，因此不需要具備任何藝術背景。你只需要懷抱探索的意願，相信這個過程，並與自己連結即可。