Joanna Pike
Psychoanalyst
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy“Your
visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks
outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” CG Jung
Biography
I have worked with people therapeutically for 30
years. I began by working in therapeutic community work based in London. For
many years, I managed a therapeutic day centre for adults who had experienced
mental illness with emphasis on rehabilitation through the creative arts,
individual counselling and groupwork. I have supervised and trained staff and
students for many years. I have worked in private practice as a psychotherapist
since 1998.
My working life
in the field of psychotherapy began with an interest in the writings of C.G.Jung.
Since this initial encounter, I have broadened my understanding considerably
through my own life experience and interests together with studying other
theorists in the field of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and philosophy within my
training. However, I have found myself impelled to return to Jung’s way of
enabling us to perceive ourselves: relating to our inner experience through
dream work and the exploration of the interface of spiritual and psychological
life. Since 2009 I have been closely involved in the work of the Marion Woodman
Foundation, focusing on body awareness and movement in the light of Jungian
understanding.
I am a member of
Psychotherapeutic organisations both in England and France. I hold, also the
European Certificate of Psychotherapy. (Please see below for details)
What is
Psychotherapy?
The matrix of life energy very often needs to find
a new order which will enable that very energy to flow more freely and
creatively. Psychotherapy is aimed at helping this natural process to unfold.
The
psychotherapeutic relationship helps with understanding and treating depression,
anxiety, confusion in daily life, relationship difficulties at home or in the
workplace, personal loss, lack of motivation and vitality, lack of confidence,
confusion regarding meaning in life, spiritual life. A person may have had
traumatic experiences in their childhood or in later life, traumas which
continue to affect their life now.
My work involves
enabling people to become aware of aspects of their lives, which may be
unconscious (ie. unknown as yet) by understanding more fully their life
story and how that affects the present, as well as working with dreams (voice of
the unconscious), and imagination (movement in the present towards the
future). I am here to help you discover for yourself who you are and to find
ways with you of realizing aspects you would like to bring into your life.
How long does
a psychotherapy last?
It all depends on the client’s wishes and needs.
Some people may just wish to deal with a specific issue or new circumstance in
their lives, and a few sessions may help individuals to clarify their thoughts
and feelings, to come to terms with events, or to give them a new impetus or
direction in life. On the other hand, individuals may feel ready and willing to
embark on a more long-term and in-depth therapy, reflecting their desire to get
to the root of long-standing problems.
Member Organisations
- I am an associate member of
the Association of Group and Individual Psychotherapy in London, England
(http://www.agip.org.uk/) qualifying in 2002
- I am registered with the UKCP
(United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy). Council for Psychoanalysis and
Jungian Analysis College
- I am a
member of la Confédération Européenne de Psychothérapie
Psychanalytique(equivalent of UKCP in France)
- I have
obtained the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP)
- I am a
member of the Marion Woodman Foundation
- I am a
member of the IAAP (International Association for Analytical Psychology)
My Practice
As well as working face to face, I also use
Skype, webcam and the telephone for consultations.
Languages:
French and English
I work with
individuals and groups.
A sliding scale is
available in case of financial difficulty
Please feel free
to contact me if you would like more information, or to arrange an initial
appointment.
Tel: 00 33 (0)
470 66 25 56
Mobile: 00 33
(0) 602 37 74 29
E-mail:
pike.joanna@gmail.com
Address: 46 rue
de la Burge, 03160 Bourbon L’Archambault, France
SIRET: 531 327
625 00012 |