Carl Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss medical doctor and psychiatrist. His life was devoted to the study and practice of psychoanalysis. Along with Sigmund Freud he investigated the realm of the unconscious, however he differed from Freud in his approach to the unconscious. Jung thought that dreams are the natural response of our psychic system and so they point us in a forward looking direction rather than simply backward to past crises.

His approach looked to the unique and individual in each person, seeking to uncover their unique nature in a fuller understanding of the psyche – both conscious and unconscious. A Jungian analysis supports this “vision of a coherent and meaningful psychic whole existing in a world in which there are processes of growth to be facilitated and processes of breakdown that must be responsibly handled.” (Hall, 1986)

For further information about Jungian Analysis and Analytic Psychology:
Hall, James A., The Jungian Experience: Analysis and Individuation , Inner City Books, Toronto, 1986