The Academy
of Conscious Transformation
WHAT CONSCIOUS TRANSFORMATION IS
Because we are living in times where so much is demanded from us, we are told how to live, eat, look, shop, think and feel; in fact, everything we are exposed to tries to prescribe to us what our lives should be like and how we should be. Surely there is something wrong with that? Surely the most powerful and real aspect of being human is our ability, our birthright and our responsibility to exercise our free will to choose what is in alignment with our values, our outlook on life and specifically, our real and authentic selves. The Academy of Conscious Transformation Is an online platform that aims to support your journey towards an intentional and psychological shift towards living from the inside out. Very simply this means that conscious transformation is a psychological and spiritual development that happens from within you and then manifests in an authentic expression in your outer world. You are encouraged to shift away from a survival mindset to an experience of living within the abundant realm of authentic awareness and living a life of meaning and purpose.
We are able to transform our lives by crossing a threshold of suffering, lack and limitation, fear and pretense. By having the courage to reflect, accept and to connect with our inner truth, we can change the narrative of our lives. We cannot change our past, but we can directly influence our future by mindfully, truthfully, and intentionally create a life that reflects our authentic desires and values.
Life has a way of plunging us into the deepest darkness of despair through losses, traumatic experiences, adversities, disruptions and detours. Profound personal awakening often follows these harrowing experiences, offering us the opportunity towards introspection, healing, growth and liberation. When we are able to find the gift in our wounds, we are able to experience a shift in perspective and be actively rewired from the inside out. We are able to move away from an outdated false identity into the embodiment of a beautiful, unique authentic experience an expression of ourselves. Nature offers us so many examples of metamorphosis and complete transformation. Being human has the innate ability and inner resources to echo this mirroring. Just like the butterfly-chrysalis symbolism, we are able to break free from the ties that bind us to a life unlived.
Off course it is uncomfortable. Off course it is scary to change and to walk away from deeply ingrained patterns, beliefs, relationships, and realities which no longer support our growth. It is however even more uncomfortable to resist the changes that are imminent. Wearing clothes that are a few sizes to small is torture. Shoes that don’t fit cause blisters. Living our lives in a non-authentic manner shrinks us and steal our joy.
Carl Jung has said that what we resist will persist. It is so true. We also know that if we do what we have always done, we will get what we have always got.
If you are ready to leave behind that which no longer serves you, you will most surely benefit from embarking on any of the services, courses, workshops and more that I offer in the Academy of Conscious Transformation.
WORKING WITH ME IN PRIVATE PRACTICE IN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS:
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Journey-work: Who I am, Becoming Me
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Trauma Processing
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Grief and Mourning: Processing Loss and Bereavement
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Online Art Therapy sessions
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Tarot Readings
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Psycho-Spiritual Mentoring
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Conscious Creativity Program: Mentoring Support and Guidance
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Working With the Experience of Ageing
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Menopause And Midlife transitions
For enquiries and to scedule online appointments:
What clients experience
Rory
Cape Town, South Africa
“Marleen has been the steady keel to my often unbalanced ship as I’ve navigated the changing seas of my life. Over many years, her wisdom, compassion and deeply perceptive insight have helped guide me toward reclaiming and nurturing my inner child, acknowledging and healing the wounds of adolescence, and defining – with clarity and reverence – my highest and most authentic self.
She brings a rare combination of intuition, presence, and grounded guidance to her work. Marleen was truly born for this calling: a masterful guide and navigator for those undertaking meaningful inner work.
If you are on a similar journey, you need someone who can read both the stars and the swells. Marleen is that person.”
Frank
England, U.K.
“A few years ago I was certain that I did not need any help with a multitude of serious problems. I was depressed and clearly drinking too much.
From the start Marleen helped me put a finger on the root cause of my problems and with hard work, guidance and lots of reading I have discovered who I really am and how to be that person.
It has not been an easy ride. I am so grateful that I have had the extreme good fortune to have Marleen to help me on this journey of discovery, to encourage me to keep up the difficult introspection and self-assessment that has totally changed my life.
Marleen is incredibly accurate with her words. She is insightful and this comes from her total commitment to help her patients. Each session has been meticulously planned and always ends on an encouraging high note. I have referred friends to Marleen – can there be a better endorsement?
I am deeply grateful to Marleen and look forward to a life of further self-growth yielding contentment."
Sarah
Houtbay, South Africa
“I feel very blessed to have met Marleen and absolutely privileged that she assisted me on my journey to self love, self discovery and a beautiful place of stillness. She made me work hard, expects honesty and taught me a lot about fears and archetypes. In short, a whole new and satisfying world opened for me.
Marleen is very professional and at all times extremely focused with her work. She is a great teacher.
Thank you Marleen, you have been an extraordinary woman in my life."
Marcelle
Cape Town, South Africa
“Working with Marleen De Villiers over the years has been profoundly transformative. I've experienced a steady growth in self-worth and inner calm, and old patters of fear have softened over time. Marleen's insight, compassion and guidance have been a cornerstone of my personal growth and I am deeply grateful. Most recently we've also integrated a self-mastery aspect into our work.
It is my sincere hope that everyone could have the opportunity to experience this kind of therapy and self-mastery work."
Chantelle
United Arab Emirates
“For years a good friend nudged me to try therapy. The only thing I can say now is that “I wish I started sooner.” To which I can hear Dr. Marleen in her eternal wisdom reply “you started when you were ready”. My journey of self-discovery and ongoing work to become a liberated person has been masterfully guided by Dr. Marleen. I often muse on how lucky I’ve been to end up with someone so experienced and saturated with knowledge and, above all, genuine care for my well-being and development. Few people have impacted my life in the way that she has. She has a gift. Side-by -side, we peered into my psyche as she patiently helped me untie the knots that life and trauma and belief systems clogged me with. She is a role model of how to live a life that is true o who you are . She inspires me to do the same.”