Jungian Coaching
Coaching with Depth
Our suite of carefully designed programs offers professionals at every stage of their journey the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the unconscious, harness the wisdom of Jungian concepts, and apply these insights to personal growth, leadership, and organisational development.
Whether you are a senior executive seeking advanced coaching skills or a professional exploring foundational principles, CGJC’s globally accredited courses provide rigorous training, expert guidance, and access to a vibrant international community of practitioners.
In psychology, you have only understood a thing when you have lived it, or when it has entered the realm of doing and experiencing, but not before.
C G Jung, 1988.
This is why personal analysis is central to any form or real Jungian training: coaching, consulting or therapy.
Every C G Jung Centre course includes this essential element, which is provided by senior analysts of the C G Jung Institute, Zurich (founded by Jung and his associates in 1948.
Who we are
John and Nada O’Brien are internationally recognized leaders in training Jungian analysis and Jungian coaching, bringing extensive expertise to individuals, organizations, and leaders across the globe. With a shared passion for applying Jungian psychology in transformative ways, they work across diverse sectors, from healthcare and education to global finance and private equity. Their unique approach blends clinical insight, leadership development, and psychoanalytic depth, offering clients unique paths to growth.
John and Nada O’Brien are committed to the ongoing evolution of Jungian coaching, bringing a deeply humanistic and transformative approach to leadership and personal development. Whether working with individuals or entire organizations, their methods combine intellectual rigor with profound psychological insights, guiding clients toward lasting change and growth.
John O’Brien, Ph.D.
Dr. John O’Brien is an accredited psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, and training analyst at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich. Drawing from a wealth of experience in leadership consulting, psychoanalysis, and corporate psychology, John offers profound insights into the human psyche, guiding both individuals and organizations to greater self-awareness and measurable transformation. He teaches on leadership, the Word Association Experiment, and Jungian group work at the C.G. Jung Institute, alongside maintaining a private practice and providing confidential leadership consulting.
With an academic foundation that includes an MBA and an MA from Regent’s College, John’s early career as a Principal Officer in the Children and Families sector in London laid the groundwork for his pioneering role in Executive Coaching in the UK during the 1990s. His leadership development work has impacted major global corporations such as AstraZeneca, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Pfizer, and McKinsey & Co.
A co-founder of IAJCC, John is also the author of The Professional Practice of Jungian Coaching (2021), a groundbreaking work that integrates Jungian principles into modern coaching. He continues to innovate at the intersection of psychoanalysis and leadership, offering bespoke training programs for senior leaders and organizations worldwide.
Nada O’Brien, Ph.D.
Dr. Nada O’Brien is an accredited Jungian analyst, university lecturer, and published author, with over 20 years of experience in working with leaders and teams across a broad spectrum of industries. She trains future analysts at C G Jung Institute, Zurich teaches the Word Association Experiment, and lectures on the topics of leadership, transgenerational trauma, group transformation process, dreams and music. In her private practice, she specializes in individual analysis, picture interpretation and leads international dream groups.
Nada’s academic research spans analytic psychology, leadership, organizational transformation, infant research, education, and music. She has designed and led tailored diagnostic, assessment, and development processes for leaders and teams in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and private equity.
Co-authoring The Professional Practice of Jungian Coaching (2021) with John, Nada explores the application of Jungian concepts in leadership development. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to the unique needs of each client, using creative methods inspired by Jungian theory to foster transformative personal and professional growth.
What we do
At the forefront of depth psychology and leadership development, CGJC offers world-class training grounded in the pioneering science of Carl Gustav Jung. Our programs empower visionary professionals to unlock the profound wisdom of the unconscious, integrating cutting-psychological theory with practical coaching expertise. With a rigorous, research-based approach and a global network of distinguished practitioners, CGJC cultivates leaders who inspire transformation, both within themselves and across organisations worldwide. Join us to engage in a scientifically robust journey of self-discovery, mastery, and impactful leadership.
BOOK
The Professional Practice of Jungian Coaching
Corporate Analytical Psychology
CGJC founders and Jungian Analysts John O’Brien and Nada O’Brien and their collection of international contributors introduce the historical and current theory and practice of Corporate Analytical Psychology.
This foundational book establishes Jungian coaching as a transformative practice in the corporate world, where symbols, psyche, and performance meet.
The book is illustrated with practical examples and case studies encountered by the authors during their 30 years of experience consulting the world’s leading companies and institutions.
Testimonials
Some feedback from our clients
Profoundly enriching
The journey inward is essential for coaches and consultants to become attuned, transformative instruments for our clients. My experience with the CGJC has been profoundly enriching in this aspect, as we explored various Jungian methods and how to apply them within organisations.
– ANDREA BELL
CO-FOUNDER AND BOARD DIRECTOR of INSPIRE BRANDS ASIA
INSEAD , Executive Masters in Change Graduate 2O24
Diploma in Jungian Coaching and Consulting C G Jung Centre 2025
Jungian Coaching Programs
Our suite of carefully designed programs offers professionals at every stage of their journey the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the unconscious, harness the wisdom of Jungian concepts, and apply these insights to personal growth, leadership, and organisational development. Whether you are a senior executive seeking advanced coaching skills or a professional exploring foundational principles, CGJC’s globally accredited courses provide rigorous training, expert guidance, and access to a vibrant international community of practitioners.
NEWS
Westminster Insurance for Jungian Coaches
We are pleased to announce that Westminster Insurance has accepted Jungian Coaching as a listing on the professional services which they cover. They have agreed to offer discounted professional indemnity policies to qualifying professional members of the International Association for Jungian Coaches and Consultants (IAJCC) who meet their terms and conditions.
As a not-for-profit organisation, the IAJCC passes on 100% of the discount to our members.
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