What is Transpersonal Psychology?

Transpersonal psychology is a lesser-known field within psychology that emerged in the late 1960s. It combines the ancient and modern traditions, blending the insights of Western psychology with those of Eastern spiritual traditions such as Buddhism, Hindu Vedanta, Yoga, and Shamanism. It focuses on exploring "higher" states of consciousness and human development. Unlike mainstream psychology, transpersonal psychology considers spirituality and looks at the whole person, encompassing mind, body, and spirit. As a humanistic therapeutic model, it emphasises that the client holds the answers to their own healing journey. My role as a practitioner is to create a safe space for clients to explore and provide them with tools and techniques to access their inner wisdom for healing and transformation.