Jung first worked with Freud in trying to understand the unconscious (what we are unaware of in ourselves, but which influences us). He then developed his own approach; taking into account our formative influences
but emphasising a forward-looking aspect to life - towards 'Individuation' (ie to become truly who we are).

Analysis therefore involves getting to know all aspects of ourselves- our persona we display to the world, our shadow (aspects which are usually hidden from us and can stop us from living a full life when they remain so), our masculine and feminine aspects (aminus and amina); as well as the experiences and key relationships which have helped shape us. The Jungian approach also recognises the importance of life's spiritual dimension