Jungian Depth Hypnosis

Applying Jungian Psychology as a Theoretical Model for Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy offers direct access to the unconscious, making it a natural complement to Jungian psychology. While Carl Jung moved away from formal hypnosis, his theories—particularly the Shadow, archetypes, and individuation—provide a powerful framework for deep hypnotic work. This presentation explores how Jungian psychology can be integrated into hypnotherapy to facilitate psychological transformation.

By inducing a trance state, hypnosis bypasses the ego’s defenses, allowing access to unconscious material, including repressed emotions and archetypal imagery. These elements, often encountered in dreams and active imagination, can be actively engaged through hypnotherapy to promote healing and self-integration​.

Attendees will gain practical insights into:

– Shadow work to reintegrate suppressed aspects of the self.
– Archetypal engagement to activate inner transformation.
– Active imagination within hypnosis for self-exploration.
– Individuation support for personal wholeness.

Through case studies and practical demonstrations, this session equips hypnotherapists with tools to deepen their practice by integrating Jungian depth psychology. By bridging hypnosis with Jungian theory, this approach unlocks new possibilities for working with the unconscious in a structured and transformative way.

Constantinos Zissimopoulos, MSc, is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist with extensive clinical and academic experience. He is an accredited lecturer by the University of Derby and currently teaches Psychology at Aegean College. Alongside his teaching, he has contributed to international organizations as a counselor and has authored books and numerous articles on mental health and psychotherapy.