Kamila Rosinska-Balde
Archetypal Analysis
Teletē. Archetypal Analysis
What is Archetypal Pattern Analysis?
Archetypal pattern analysis is a way of understanding how hidden, universal "patterns" (archetypes) shape our lives and how they are already manifest in the initial organisation of a life situation. Developed by Dr. Michael Conforti, this approach combines the psychology of C. G. Jung, M. L. von Franz and S. Freud with the discoveries of new sciences pioneers to study how these innate patterns influence and shape our external and internal situations - from our personal behavior to the natural world.
The Idea of Archetypal Patterns or Fields
Think of an "archetypal field" as an invisible magnetic field serving as the ground of creation from which form (i.e. both psychic and material reality we experience) arises. The field contains in potentia all the possible paths of how a situation will likely play out, from positive to negative ones.
The Collective Unconscious
It is a shared library of human history and wisdom that we all inherit – we could say, it is a primordial ocean of shared human experience and knowledge from which our personal unconscious and everyday conscious “I” emerge. Jung called it the "2-million-year-old human" inside everyone of us. It is also the realm of the above described “patterns”(i.e. archetypes - for a detailed description see “A few useful terms”).
The Self and Your True Nature
The "Self" is one of such “archetypal patterns”. It is the totality of a person, encompassing both their conscious and unconscious. It functions, among others, as an inner compass towards your “wholeness”, i.e. the realisation of your authentic nature. To achieve this alignment, it “corrects” your everyday attitude via, among others, dreams, physical and psychical symptoms, sometimes simply through “creating” various difficult situations - to draw your attention to imbalances in the way you live yourself and your life. The goal here is to establish permanent communication between the Self and your conscious “I” which results in the sense of orientation, aliveness and meaning in your everyday experience.
How These Patterns "Speak" to Us
The moments when we are at a crossroads, when we feel lost, disorientated, hopeless, when we are in a crisis, are – regardless how counterintuitive or even absurd it may sound - opportunities for a deeper insight and recognition of the areas where we’ve gone too far astray from our true nature and life purpose by reading the language of the unsconscious (dreams, fantasies, psychic and bodily symptoms and ailments, obstacles and challenges present in one’s life, synchronicities) and incorporating the insights into our everyday dealings. And this, in turn, is already a first step towards a better, broader, more nourishing way of life. This trajectory is perfectly illustrated by the image of initiation: a descent into darkness to undergo a trial in order to bring a new identity and broadened consciousness into the light of everyday life.
How does it work?
The core of our work lies in gaining insight into unconscious processes, determining what the psyche is trying to express through dreams, narratives, recurring life patterns, symptoms, life situations, etc., and understanding the nature of the archetypal fields from which they arise. To this end, we will focus on the messages of unconscious communication, both verbal and non-verbal, dreams, fantasies, synchronicities, repeating life situations, psychic and bodily symptoms etc., using the tools of archetypal pattern analysis, classical Jungian analysis, process oriented psychology, and the creative process. Although your conscious feelings, observations, and conclusions are very important and have their essential role to play, our ultimate point of reference will be the commentary from the unconscious.
Throughout the analysis, I will be there to accompany and and support you on this journey of discovery, and together we will look for the meaning behind the happenings in your life enabling the expansion of how you define and experience yourself, which is a prerequisite for the ability to perceive and make autonomous decisions resulting in a broadened life horizon and so more freedom and a sense of aliveness and grounding in yourself and life.
Dreams occupy a special place here as the most direct and unbiased commentary on the nature and attitude of the conscious self (our daily idea of who we are). Contrary to the currently widespread belief in their fluid subjectivity, dream images actually constitute a unique, holographic language; deciphering them provides insight into deep unconscious processes at an objective, archetypal level – that is, at the source of our life situations.
In depth psychology, no symptoms are viewed as pathological, but rather as manifestations of the psyche that serve as stimuli to correct our overly one-sided attitudes, ingrained behaviours that are at odds with our true nature, living according to other people’s values, or the career path in life we find ourselves on that leaves us feeling lost and empty – they serve as signposts leading us to an authentic relationship with our deep Self, which constitutes the entirety and the guiding force of our being, the source of a sense of grounding and purpose in life, of being alive.
Sessions
Starting analysis
Each session lasts for 50 minutes. The first three sessions are of consultative nature, as we look into your life situation, needs, and problems and see if the depth psychology approach is appropriate for you. In the 3rd session we jointly decide if we have a common ground that makes our depth work possible.
Rescheduling and cancellation
You are entitled to one free cancellation per year. You may reschedule a session (as per availability) at no extra charge, provided you notify me at least 48 hours before the scheduled appointment. If you cancel the session at shorter notice or fail to attend the scheduled appointment, the full fee for the missed session will be charged. Due to the nature of the work, it is strongly suggested to observe the agreed day and time.
Confidentiality
The contents of the sessions are confidential and protected by professional secrecy. The only exception to this rule is when the analysand’s life or health, or the life or health of others, is at risk. Your personal data is never disclosed to or shared with third parties, except when required by law.
Payment
A session costs Eur70.00. The payment is made at the end of the month.
Ending analysis
You have the right to end your analysis at any moment, however, it is advised for the process to be gradual, allowing for the commentary from the unconscious to appropriately close it.
Archetypal Analysis vs Psychotherapy
General Psychotherapy Archetypal Analysis
Primary goal Symptom relief, social adaptation Psychic wholeness and individuation
View of symptoms Issues to be resolved / managed Windows onto the unconscious to uncover the
corrective intention behind the unconscious
process
The “I” (“ego”) Strengthens the conscious “I” to better Connects the ego to the “Self”
navigate everyday life challenges
The experience Supportive and functional Transformative
The key differences between archetypal analysis and general psychotherapy revolve around the depth of inner work and the purpose of the experience—specifically, moving from symptom relief (psychotherapy) to the conscious experience of and living according to the "Self" (analysis). While general psychotherapy can help manage everyday life, archetypal analysis is a "deep dive" for those trying to answer the more profound questions of their lives.
The analysis focuses primarily on the unconscious, using symbols, dreams and other forms of unconscious communication (a vicious circle of repeated life situations, self-destructive tendencies, bodily symptoms etc.) as windows onto deeper knowledge, rather than just trying to get rid of the said symptoms and focusing on social adaptation, or improving the efficacy of the ego in navigating demands of everyday life and the dominant culture – the areas psychotherapy works with. What interests us here, above all, is the message from the Self hidden within the situation we are experiencing, which serves to adjust our conscious attitude by incorporating it into our behaviour, and the resulting change in the situation we are experiencing.
The analytical process supports the individual’s unique life course and purpose (or "individuation" - what Jungian analyst Gary J. Sparks refers to as "the call of destiny”) via reconnecting with their natural psychological makeup through withdrawing projections and reestablishing a relationship with the parts of psyche dissociated as a result of i.e. socialization, education, family and cultural demands in the process of coming back to the original nature. The therapeutic effect here in not the goal, but rather a by-product of a deepened consciousness and broadened perspective, the regaining of the psychic homeostasis and the sense of personal accountability for one’s life, and, what follows, the greater freedom of life choices.
Hence, the true nature of archetypal analysis has more to do "following the ordeal" than “following the bliss” (or, as Jungian analyst James Hollis puts it, “following your blisters”). Inner work, when taken to the depth demanded by the soul, requires navigating deep inner crises and "battles" (i.e. enduring the tension of opposites to allow for a new, creative "third" to emerge in the psyche). It is, however, only half of the story: after experiencing and navigating inner conflict, the individual must bring that awareness back to the world, articulating and implementing the lessons learned. It is a lived, experiential reality rather than just an intellectual pursuit.
In summary, while psychotherapy focuses on treating specific issues, symptom relief and behavioral modification to strengthen the ego (conscious "I") to better navigate the challenges of collective and daily life demands, and is supportive in nature, archetypal analysis is a deeper, often more painful, but ultimately factually transformative process of engaging with the unconscious to live an authentic life.
For whom?
In analysis, the analysand is viewed as an active partner in the analytical process – as a ‘co-explorer of the psyche’ – rather than as a passive recipient of therapy. The analytical relationship constitutes a ‘meeting of two personalities’ within which both the analyst and the analysand undergo transformation. The prerequisite for analysis is the ability to reflect, to hold tension related to "living the question" rather than looking for immediate answers, to receive difficult feedback from the unconscious: therefore, the sense of "I" needs to be relatively stable.
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For people who have undergone standard psychotherapy, where their sense of self has been stabilized and strengthened,yet recurring, difficult life scenarios, situations, mental and emotional states, chronic symptoms, etc. continue to manifest.
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For those who are not facing a specific difficult situation, but who feel a generalized sense of "claustrophobia" in their lives, of meaninglessness and futility, and a lack of vitality.
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For those who wish to deepen and broaden their life experience and outlook, to enrich it with profound reflection and so to expand the life horizon, make the life experience more autonomous from collective scripts,more meaningful and fulfilling. For those who look for their own path in life.
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For creative individuals (artists, writers, photographers, filmmakers, etc.) wishing to deepen their understanding of and connection with the archetypal realm, its manifestations and associated symbolism.
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For those wishing to deepen their knowledge and application of the depth psychology perspective in their lives - to move towards a "symbolic life".
For whom not?
At this stage, I don't work with heavily addicted people (first and foremost, they need to address the issue of the addiction which requires a different approach), people who have experienced or experience heavy psychotic episodes, people with diagnosed personality disorders.
About me
I am an Archetypal Pattern Analyst in training (since 2025) at The Assisi Institute The International Center for the Study of Archetypal Patterns, founded by Dr Michael Conforti, a Jungian analyst. Here, I have also completed the basic and advanced modules of the Clinical Certificate Programme: Innate Patterns within the Psyche, and I am continuing my training in dream analysis in accordance with the original approach of C. G. Jung and M. L. von Franz (Beginner and Advanced Dream Patterning Certificate courses). In addition, I have completed the first stage of the Jungian Psychoanalyst training course with the Polish Society for Jungian Psychology (PTPJ) (2020–2023), and have undergone a 1-year training course in process-oriented psychology (2024). I hold a Master’s degree in Photography and Multimedia Communication from the University of Arts in Poznan and the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland, and am an active visual artist specializing in symbolism.
I have been undergoing my own Jungian analysis since 2023, work under supervision, and regularly participate in group supervisions
CV
2024 - present The Assisi Institute. The International Center For The Study of Archetypal Patterns, Italy / USA.
- Archetypal Pattern Analysis Diploma (since 2025)
- Beginner and Advanced Dream Patterning Certificate (since 2024)
- Clinical Certificate Programme: Innate Patterns within the Psyche (2024/2025)
2023 - 2024 Process Work Study Center Foundation, Warsaw, Poland. Process-Oriented Psychology training.
2021 - 2023 Polish Association for Jungian Psychoanalysis (PTPJ), 1st degree Jungian Psychoanalyst training
course.
2019 - 2020 The Centre for Applied Jungian Studies, Johannesburg, RPA.
2004 - 2006 University of Arts, Poznan, Poland, Multimedia Communication: Photography (M.A.)
2001 - 2004 Academy of Fine Arts, Gdansk, Poland, Graphic Design: Photography (B.A.)
Why Teletē?
Telete is the ‘daughter’ of the god Dionysus, and at the same time the goddess or spirit (‘daimon’) of the god's mysteries, that is, the energy driving the initiation process. The name Telete (Ancient Greek: Τελετή) derives from the verb 'telein' (τελεῖν), meaning ‘to initiate’, ‘to consecrate’ or ‘to complete’.
The term is also linked to the concept of “telos” (τέλος), meaning “goal”, “completion” or “the inner fulfillment of something”. This word is one of the fundamental terms in Jungian psychology with its focus on the unconscious intention hidden within the life situations we encounter, rather than on their direct correction or alteration. Various life challenges and difficulties are seen here as a descent into darkness as a prerequisite for gaining deeper knowledge and expansion of consciousness - an age old image of initiation. In this sense, Telete embodies the idea of the analytical process as a path to fulfillment of one's destiny ( i.e. true nature) and, as such, is the ideal patroness of the work carried out within the framework of archetypal analysis.
A few useful terms
The Self
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The ego
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The archetype
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Symbolic Life
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