As an Enneagram Type 5 I thrive on the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. I love learning. My insatiable curiosity drives me to explore the depths of various subjects, from psychological theories, philosophy and the deep existential questions to mystical traditions, animism, and shamanism. I am naturally drawn to wisdom traditions from across the world and am particularly interested in the indigenous worldviews and their close relationship with Nature. I love playing with complex ideas. I believe that knowledge empowers us to make informed decisions and navigate life's challenges, and I'm here to share my insights and discoveries with you in your journey to know yourself. Welcome to my world of endless exploration and thoughtful reflection!
Being an Enneagram 5 I have been inspired to seek out multiple courses and trainings over several decades… too many to mention. Some really steered my path towards embodied consciousness and guide the way I work. These included training/courses on Mindfulness Meditation, Focussing, Dreamwork, Enneagram, Shamanism, and multiple courses on Trauma. Becoming a Jungian Analyst was the most rewarding learning experience I engaged in. This 4-year post-graduate training afforded me the opportunity to engage in-depth with all the topics that have interested me over the years, such as dreams, mythology, and archetypes; it also included intensive trauma training and the most updated research in neuroscience. In January 2023, I trained as a breathwork teacher during a 3-week intensive and deeply transformational process in the Cederberg.
In order to become a public speaker, I challenged myself to overcome a severe speech anxiety that plagued me since childhood - from my first presentation at the World Federation for Mental Health International conference in 2010 to annual presentations for the South African Association for Jungian Analysts’ (SAAJA) public lectures since 2018 and multiple other public speaker events. Since 2020 I have presented on-line courses. I am currently on the teaching staff for SAAJA’s certificate course and a member of the Public Programme Committee.