Identity and Individuation

This section explores the journey of "becoming" through reflections on identity, self-worth, social comparison and the deeper work of individuation. A space to rediscover who you are when you feel safe enough to be real.

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Authentic Self: Becoming Who You Truly Are

Many people come to counselling saying they feel lost, disconnected or uncertain of who they really are. They might have spent a long time looking after everyone else, masking parts of themselves that they might have been shamed for or living life according to which behaviour makes them palatable and acceptable to others. This could mean they’ve lost touch with their authentic self, with their preferences and their wants and needs.

Identity and Individuation

Anna Borowski

Aug 183 min read

Surreal artwork showing a young woman standing against a brick wall beside a large sculptural face mask and a painted human eye, symbolising identity, inner self, and emotional depth

Becoming Who You Are: An Introduction to Individuation

At some point in our lives, we might begin to ask deeper questions such as; who am I really? What do I want beyond all the "shoulds". These are not just identity questions, they are soul-level questions. In Jungian theory, the journey toward answering them is called individuation.

Identity and Individuation

Anna Borowski

May 9, 20252 min read