Rick Whelan - Jungian Psychotherapist
Rick Whelan
Jungian Psychotherapist
Are you curious about exploring your unconscious, particularly through your dreams?
Do you struggle to define your identity, feeling as though you’re confined by labels based on what you do or have done? Perhaps you’ve read some Jung and feel intrigued, or you’re navigating a personal crisis, questioning your direction, or realising that success hasn’t brought the fulfillment you expected.
Maybe you feel stuck, unable to find a way forward, or sense tension between your individuality and the collective, leaving you unsure where your views end and others’ begin.
“Jung said that to be in a situation where there is no way out or to be in a conflict where there is no solution is the classical beginning of the process of individuation. It is meant to be a situation without solution; the unconscious wants the hopeless conflict in order to put ego consciousness up against the wall."
Marie Louise Von Franz
What To Expect At Your Visit
Just bring yourself and a journal to write things in. I recommend that all my clients jot down what happened during the day and if you have a dream during the night to write it down as accurately as you can. This helps to give the dream context.
Also, as I am a Nurse Practitioner you may be eligible for medicare rebates.
"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed."
C.G. Jung
A little about me
I am a Jungian Psychotherapist and Nurse Practitioner with a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and transformation. My professional journey has been long and fulfilling, shaped by years of study, practice, and personal growth.
I am a Registered Nurse and an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner specializing in emotional well-being and holistic care. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Nursing, a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, and a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
My journey into Jungian analysis began in 2000 with my own personal analysis, a crucial and mandatory step for anyone pursuing this path. In 2015, I embarked on formal Jungian Analyst training in Zurich, Switzerland, and have been offering analysis to select patients since 2010. Witnessing the profound impact of this work has been immensely rewarding.
Earlier in life, I was a full-time musician. Whilst music remains a passion of mine, I have found my true calling in helping others explore their inner worlds and embrace a life of deeper meaning and self-awareness.
What is Jungian Psychotherapy / Analysis?
Jungian Analysis is a form of depth psychotherapy whereby the contents of the unconscious are observed and discussed. The most common contents discussed are dreams and I like to treat them pragmatically, grounding them in everyday reality, as a good portion of dreams appear to have a compensatory function for what is going on in daily waking life.
Contact Me
I am located in the Eastern and North Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, Australia where there is ample parking and access to public transport. I also utilise Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime, which enables you and I to work together with either of us anywhere in the world. Contact me today to learn more and book a session.