Process Work
Psychotherapy & counselling
"The body is a teacher to live life fully."
Arnold Mindell
Psychotherapy & counselling
"The body is a teacher to live life fully."
Arnold Mindell
Process Oriented Psychology (Process Work) was developed by Arnold Mindell, a physicist by training, who became a Jungian analyst and founded Process Work in Zurich, Switzerland during the 80’s. He is now based in Portland Oregan and author of many books - my favourite being: The Shaman's Body.
Mindell coined the term dreambody referring to the patterns that express themselves in our body and in our dream images. In Process Work we focus on the body to gain access to the wisdom of nature and the creative process that is emerging through our body signals and symptoms. (Jean-Claude Audergon – in New Dimensions in Body Psychotherapy, 2005)
How I work
I work predominantly within the container of Process Work, supported by the movement practices of 5Rhythms and Open Floor. Process Work is rooted in Shamanism and Alchemy adding the dynamic of Taoism and Quantum Theory. These three (Process Work, 5Rhythms and Open Floor) are awareness practices and Process Work compliments 5Rhythms and Open Floor by adding a therapeutic component to these creative movement practices. In sessions we explore habitual patterns and allow possible new ways of being to emerge.
I work in Edinburgh and Linlithgow or on zoom.
What I offer
One to one sessions where we explore in the moment what information becomes available that you might need in your life.
Couples (partners or friends) who want to explore their relationship ( the good, the bad, the amazing).
Groups where we unfold the major themes in the group's psyche - we do this in words and movement.
In a session
We could work with music, or without, with words, with dreams, altered states, interoceptive, body sensations, and much more. You bring a topic or issue you want to work on (be it a relationship issue; trauma; recurring body symptoms; a night time dream), or sometimes you might just move or dance and we work with what shows up in the movement.
Time
One to one sessions is an hour long. For couples it could be longer (we agree sessions individually). Sometimes it will be one session that evokes a deep experience, sometimes it becomes a longer journey you take. The cost for a one to one session is £45 (there is a sliding scale available, for low wage, and also if you sign up for four or more sessions). Please ask me. The cost for couples will be £40 each, sliding scale is available for low wage.
I am an advanced student of Process Work, a rigorous training that challenges me deeply and provocatively to become more of who I am. I get regular supervision and all personal content will be kept confidential and this will be discussed with you at the first session. I am a registered UKCP trainee member.
Click to Contact me about sessions
"5 Rhythms gives me a huge sense of freedom and gives me the opportunity to dance without inhibition which I feel deep gratitude for. It also helps me to keep my body in balance and release any tension which builds up. When I dance, I feel more centred and connected to my body and it helps me get out of the trap of constantly being 'stuck in my head’. It’s also the best way for me to change my mood or state. Combining the classes with one to one sessions is helping me get more deeply immersed into the practice which is wonderful." 5Rhythms dancer.
Mindell coined the term dreambody referring to the patterns that express themselves in our body and in our dream images. In Process Work we focus on the body to gain access to the wisdom of nature and the creative process that is emerging through our body signals and symptoms. (Jean-Claude Audergon – in New Dimensions in Body Psychotherapy, 2005)
How I work
I work predominantly within the container of Process Work, supported by the movement practices of 5Rhythms and Open Floor. Process Work is rooted in Shamanism and Alchemy adding the dynamic of Taoism and Quantum Theory. These three (Process Work, 5Rhythms and Open Floor) are awareness practices and Process Work compliments 5Rhythms and Open Floor by adding a therapeutic component to these creative movement practices. In sessions we explore habitual patterns and allow possible new ways of being to emerge.
I work in Edinburgh and Linlithgow or on zoom.
What I offer
One to one sessions where we explore in the moment what information becomes available that you might need in your life.
Couples (partners or friends) who want to explore their relationship ( the good, the bad, the amazing).
Groups where we unfold the major themes in the group's psyche - we do this in words and movement.
In a session
We could work with music, or without, with words, with dreams, altered states, interoceptive, body sensations, and much more. You bring a topic or issue you want to work on (be it a relationship issue; trauma; recurring body symptoms; a night time dream), or sometimes you might just move or dance and we work with what shows up in the movement.
Time
One to one sessions is an hour long. For couples it could be longer (we agree sessions individually). Sometimes it will be one session that evokes a deep experience, sometimes it becomes a longer journey you take. The cost for a one to one session is £45 (there is a sliding scale available, for low wage, and also if you sign up for four or more sessions). Please ask me. The cost for couples will be £40 each, sliding scale is available for low wage.
I am an advanced student of Process Work, a rigorous training that challenges me deeply and provocatively to become more of who I am. I get regular supervision and all personal content will be kept confidential and this will be discussed with you at the first session. I am a registered UKCP trainee member.
Click to Contact me about sessions
"5 Rhythms gives me a huge sense of freedom and gives me the opportunity to dance without inhibition which I feel deep gratitude for. It also helps me to keep my body in balance and release any tension which builds up. When I dance, I feel more centred and connected to my body and it helps me get out of the trap of constantly being 'stuck in my head’. It’s also the best way for me to change my mood or state. Combining the classes with one to one sessions is helping me get more deeply immersed into the practice which is wonderful." 5Rhythms dancer.
