Karina Grijzen MSc.

Psychologist

The psychological development a person goes through in his/her life is of great interest to me. In particular, Carl Jung’s perspective on the individuation process, to become one’s “true self,” serves as a guide in my work. 

So I started as a teacher at a private school for state exams. Passing exams is a true initiation into adulthood. I continued my career in education as an educational developer and manager in democratic education. 

Own practice

Between the age of 40 and 50, I worked as a Jungian psychotherapist at my own practice. At the same time, I pursued further studies for shamanistic energy healer. I added this form of therapy to the practice. Helping people break free from old pain and trauma was central to my work. Taoism is the Chinese philosophy I feel most at home. A way of thinking about life and at the same time rooted in shamanism.

Qigong & Tai Chi

For over 20 years I have practiced various styles of Qigong & Tai Chi. Wisdom Qigong, Taoist Qigong, Wudan Qigong and Wudan Tai Chi. I see practicing Qigong and Tai Chi as training to improve physical health and come to your “true self,” the path of individuation. 

Passing on the ancient knowledge of Qigong & Tai Chi, giving Tarot consultations and healings is currently my work. When I’m not working I study Chinese medicine and I create art & text. 

Studies & training

• Master in education and developmental psychology, Rijksuniversiteit Leiden.
• Jungian counselling, Jungian learning analysis, Jungian study groups, dream analysis, active imagination, creative therapy.
• Energy healing therapy, chakra work. Initiation in Inca shamanic work. Initiation in Qi group healing. Parapsychology.
• Journalism.
• Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation, Iaido with Chinese and Western teachers.
• Buddhism, Taoism.
• Chinese medicine, Tuina therapy.
• The teachings of Jeffrey Yuen, Taoist master.

My complete CV can be found at LinkedIn.

Until you make the unconscious conscious, it wil direct your life and you will call it fate. – Carl Jung