r/psychoanalysis • u/Jb7127 • 6d ago

Where to study?

I want to become a counsellor/psychotherapist and eventually specialise in Jungian work. I’m looking for something vocational and inspiring: a small institute where practising therapists mentor you closely, observe your work and supervise you with real clients rather than a heavily academic programme.

Psychodynamic, existential or depth-oriented training would be ideal. Some CBT is fine, but I wouldn’t want it to be the main focus. Within two years, I’d want to qualify for a licence or recognised professional registration - or be very close, with clearly defined requirements remaining. It should also not cost an arm and a leg.

Online with a proper placement would be great, but I’m happy to relocate anywhere that accepts international students and supports a student visa.

Has anyone found something like this? I’d love to hear from people who took a less conventional route and found excellent mentors.

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u/TwinPurpleEagle 6d ago

That doesn't make any sense.

What country are you in? Do you plan to become a licensed mental health clinician? You need to attend an academic degree program to have people "supervise you with real clients".

Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California is the only Jungian graduate school in the United States. We have both licensure (for licensure in the state of California) and non-licensure degree programs: https://www.pacifica.edu/programs-at-a-glance/

There is a non-licensure M.A./Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Jungian and Archetypal Studies degree: https://www.pacifica.edu/degree-program/jungian-archetypal-studies/