Psychodynamic Coaching

I use a psychodynamic coaching approach influenced by Jungian psychology, blended with a structured and pragmatic style drawing on my corporate experience, deep empathy and intuition. Where appropriate, the coaching also incorporates basic neuroscience, somatic coaching techniques and psychometric assessment tools. 

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What is Psychodynamic Coaching? 

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Psychodynamic coaching is a form of coaching that prioritises awareness of the existence of the unconscious, which is continuously influencing our conscious thoughts, emotions, actions, behaviours, patterns, relationships and interpersonal interactions. While there are some similarities, psychodynamic coaching differs from psychotherapy, in that it focusses on the personal or professional development of individuals capable of self-management, rather than healing or treating psychological disorders or past traumas. 

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My coaching therefore focusses on assisting individuals to develop increased awareness of unconscious personality traits, behavioural patterns and mindsets (such as self-limiting beliefs) and blind spots – so that these can be acknowledged, integrated into consciousness and addressed if needed in order to facilitate their coaching objectives. In support of this approach, I encourage clients to bring any relevant imagery, music, metaphors and dreams into coaching sessions (to the extent they feel comfortable), as principal ways in which the unconscious can express itself. I also seek to empower individuals to develop the ability, through their increased self-awareness, to make lasting changes and pursue future objectives without requiring ongoing coaching.

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Typical clients and engagements

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I coach individuals (either directly or through corporate engagements) on a range of developmental topics to enhance professional potential and performance and, more importantly, to help them gain more meaning, direction and fulfilment in their lives. My clients vary significantly in terms of age, career stage, industry and geographical location, and my coaching practice includes the key specialisms below.

 

Please also see Testimonials for more information.

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