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What is Transpersonal Counselling
Unlike most forms of psychotherapy that concentrate on improving mental health alone, transpersonal therapy addresses mental, physical, social, emotional, creative, and intellectual needs, with an emphasis on the role of a healthy spirit in healing.
Transpersonal therapy integrates spiritual traditions and rituals into modern psychology. It emphasises positive influences and role models rather than concentrating on negative experiences. This holistic treatment is based on the idea that humans are more than just their minds and bodies; they are also composed of intangible or transcendent factors that make up the whole person.
The treatment method evolved from the humanistic work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung and was formalised by American psychologist Abraham Maslow and associates in the 1960s. Czech psychiatrist Stanislav Grof, among others, has continued to develop it.
Maslow and his colleagues called it “transpersonal therapy” because it focused on a broader conception of how a person achieves meaning, purpose, and happiness. They described it as “reaching beyond humanistic concerns.”
When is it used?
Transpersonal Therapy is the personal choice of a client. Those open to exploring their spiritual side, becoming more spiritually aware, or having trouble finding meaning in their life may benefit from transpersonal therapy. One of the goals of the treatment is to increase a patient’s sense of empowerment.
What to expect
Transpersonal therapists aim to aid patients in transcending their current view of themselves and opening their minds to new ways of approaching life's challenges. Practitioners use a variety of approaches, some taken from Eastern traditions and others from Western psychology, to help you explore your spiritual self and create meaning in your life. These include:​
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Meditation
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Guided visualisation
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Dreamwork
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Art-marking
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Music therapy
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Journaling
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Breathing
With the therapist’s guidance, you will find, build, and expand on your inner strengths and resources to create a more balanced life and healthier mind.
How it works
To facilitate healing and growth, transpersonal therapy emphasises honesty, open-mindedness, and self-awareness on the part of the therapist and the client. A transpersonal therapist may draw from various religions and spiritual practices for tools and methods to help you explore areas of your consciousness not typically accessed and use your spirituality to guide you through troubled times.