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ABOUT THE EPA

A purpose driven community for a better future

Building a non-profit voluntary association relies on clear values and active community engagement. With the dedication of passionate volunteers, the organization stays true to its mission and creates lasting impact.

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Our Roots & Wings 

EPA is rooted in the conviction that we need more connectivity, so that discoveries at the furthest fringes of community can be shared
for the benefit of the wider whole.

As psychosynthesis practitioners we understand that the Will of Self is revealed in ways that are neither singular nor straightforward. We expand our awareness not just by rising up or diving down, nor even by turning inwards only, but also by branching out and making connection.

EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES

One of the great strengths of EPA is the principle that every one of its members has something to contribute to the understanding of the whole. Whilst we all share in the context of psychosynthesis, we are also blessed with the richness of our varied cultural perspectives, rooted as these are in different soils, different stories and different languages.

 

THE WOOD-WIDE-WEB

Drawing on the image of the wood-wide-web we might say that soul emerges within a complex and collaborative structure, where the encounter between different perspectives is often more important than any one perspective. The branching nature of roots remind us that revelation takes place not just at a single pinnacle point, but simultaneously at multiple meeting points across the whole web of being.

A TIME OF REVELATION

We are living, many say, through a time of revelation, a time for uncovering wisdom that has been lost and for discovering new perspectives that are emerging for the very first time. What many of us are beginning to understand is that in its deepest sense, healing is a matter of restoring our connection to community and to cosmos.

EPA Summer School 2023 - Extract from Keynote Speech ‘Roots & Wings' by Susan Holliday.

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An extended family across boarders

EPA is a community that truly feels like an extended family, enriched by the dedication and volunteer efforts of its members. It connects colleagues and friends worldwide while deepening the understanding of psychosynthesis on every level.

OUR EVENTS
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Tom Rysstad
Featured Member

“Being a part of the EPA has brought me many new colleagues and friends worldwide. It has deepened my understanding of psychosynthesis on a personal, transpersonal, and societal level. It is indeed an extended family, both professionally and personally. I am grateful for all the hours of volunteer work that many of us gives to the community to make this happen. Thank you!”

Tom Rysstad (NO)

Counsellor, Coach & Dialog Facilitator. Chair of the Norwegian Psychosynthesis Association. Former Board Member of EPA.

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Board Members & Group Leaders

The European Psychosynthesis Association (EPA) is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to developing psychosynthesis and connecting therapists, coaches, and professionals across Europe and beyond.

EPA Chair Board Member

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Martine Ducheine (NL)

Martine Ducheine is a psychosynthesis therapist specialized in relation to trauma and the body. The body has its own memory, its own language, and it's own desire to heal and become whole. Martine is also owner and trainer at the To Be Academy, specialised in biosynthesis, embodied psychosynthese.
 
Additionally, Martine is the Chair Board Member at the European Psychosynthesis Association (EPA) and maintains an active presence in our community.
 
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EPA Board Member

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Raffaella Disavoia (IT)

Raffaella DiSavoia is a Psychosynthesis Counselor, Coach, Trainer and Supervisor. She is vice-president of Istituto Internazionale Psicosintesi Educativa in Italy, where she got her Diploma in 2004.
 
Since 2008 she had developed and delivered seminars and courses on Happiness. In the EPA Board she has the role of secretary, helping organize documents and handling mails. She lives in northern italian countryside.
 
www.psicosintesieducativa.it
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EPA Board Member

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Michiel Scholtes (NL)

Michiel Scholtes is a multifaceted professional with expertise in sailing, publishing, and coaching. He studied history at the University of Utrecht and has achieved various nautical certifications, including RYA YachtMaster Offshore (2013). 
 
As a certified Co-Active coach (CPCC) since 2015 and psychosynthesis therapist (2019), Michiel specializes in guiding individuals through personal growth and transformational change. 
 
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Nina Hahn (SE)

Nina Hahn is a Certified Psychosynthesis Therapist and a Board Member of the European Psychosynthesis Association (EPA). On the Board, she focuses on IT and communication, using her skills to share the benefits of psychosynthesis.
 
Nina founded Soulwill in Sweden to help clients connect deeply, express themselves authentically, and grow both personally and professionally. She lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
 
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EPA Group Leader

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Susan Holliday (GB)

Susan Holliday is the founder and facilitator of EPA WRITERS, a community of psychosynthesis practitioners who care about writing ‘soul to soul’.
 
The group is open to everyone, whether you have written all your life or are just starting out, whether you write poetry or prose, memoir, stories, songs or blogs. Through quarterly meetings and online exchange we nourish our writing and bring it into the world.
 
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Monika Kuiter (GER)

Monika Kuiter is a certified psychosynthesis counselor with an MA in literature from the US and translation from Germany. She translated a.o. Roberto Assagioli’s “Harmony in Life” and “Holy Fire" by Th. Yeomans.
 

Monika integrates psychosynthesis into her life and work as an essential practice. She facilitates the monthly Peace Meditations. She is a former EPA Board Member.

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Psychosynthesis in the World

The map shows where EPA’s members are located worldwide.  Also discover psychosynthesis institutes offering training, workshops, and resources for personal and professional growth. Click to read more!

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OUR MEMBERS VOICES

Testimonials

Sharon Kay

"It has been a gift to share my passion for the vision of Psychosynthesis, and a joy to connect with like minds across the globe"

Sharon Kay

Psychsynthesis Therapist (UK)

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"I highly recommend ALL practitioners to become a member and support this invaluable work done by so many fantastic people".

Mariann Marthinussen

Coach, Therapist and Supervisor (NO)

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Countries

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Members

10,000+

Practitioners World Wide

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Timeline

The European Psychosynthesis Association (EPA) grew rapidly from 2021 to 2025.

During this time, EPA expanded globally, grew its membership, built a strong community, and launched key initiatives to boost accessibility and engagement.

Highlights include the first international Summer School with intensive workshops, stronger global collaboration, and a new integrated website.

These steps have supported psychosynthesis practitioners and advanced the practice across Europe and beyond.

2025

In 2025, the EPA launched a new website and blog to serve members and newcomers, offering a platform to share knowledge and experiences on psychosynthesis and personal growth. The EPA is also collaborating with international institutes and planning the second Summer School in 2026 to deepen members' skills in psychosynthesis.

2024

In 2024, the EPA welcomed new practitioners, including its first member from Australia. The organization also enhanced accessibility within the community through updated digital tools, extending them for documentation and payment processes, while restructuring its IT systems to better meet the needs of members.

2023

In 2023, the EPA and EFPP moved their base from Italy to the Netherlands for administrative reasons. The organization grew internationally, attracting over 100 participants to the Summer School in Mullsjö, Sweden, featuring a wide range of workshops. Additionally, EPA launched EPA Writers, led by Susan Holliday, to promote psychosynthesis and human development.

2022

Since 2022, the EPA has been funded by membership fees and operates as a not-for-profit voluntary association. The launch of the EPA Community Platform has facilitated greater content creation and the formation of theme-based groups, reaching an increasing number of members. This includes the introduction of the Monthly Peace Meditation Group, led by Monika Kuiter.

2021

In 2021, the EPA initially received start-up funding from the EFPP to cover expenses such as legal fees and operational costs during its first few months. The EPA Community was set up and introduced.