Transactional Analysis (TA)
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Transactional Analysis (TA) is a powerful model of personal growth, communication, and human development. Developed by psychiatrist Eric Berne in the 1950s, TA explores how our early childhood experiences shape the way we think, feel, and behave as adults. |
This approach helps individuals gain insight into patterns of behaviour and communication that may be limiting their wellbeing or relationships. By increasing self-awareness, TA supports lasting emotional growth and more authentic connections with others.
Understanding the Three Ego States
At the heart of Transactional Analysis are three distinct ego states that influence our thoughts, feelings, and interactions:
At the heart of Transactional Analysis are three distinct ego states that influence our thoughts, feelings, and interactions:
- Parent – Beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours learned from authority figures such as parents, teachers, or caregivers.
- Adult – Our rational, present-moment self that responds logically and objectively.
- Child – Emotions, reactions, and behaviours rooted in early childhood experiences.
How TA Supports Change
TA is often used to identify and challenge unconscious life “scripts” recurring patterns or “games” people repeat in relationships without realising. Through Transactional Analysis Counselling, you can:
TA is often used to identify and challenge unconscious life “scripts” recurring patterns or “games” people repeat in relationships without realising. Through Transactional Analysis Counselling, you can:
- Develop greater self-awareness
- Improve communication and relationships
- Break free from unhelpful emotional patterns
- Make conscious, autonomous life choices
- Build confidence and emotional resilience
A Humanistic, Person-Centred Approach
As a humanistic therapy, Transactional Analysis shares core values with Person-Centred Counselling focusing on empathy, authenticity, and each individual’s potential for positive change. It encourages clients to take self-responsibility and make empowered decisions in the here and now.
At Listening 2 U, we integrate TA into our counselling and supervision work both in-person in Lincoln and online, offering a compassionate, practical approach to lasting personal growth.
As a humanistic therapy, Transactional Analysis shares core values with Person-Centred Counselling focusing on empathy, authenticity, and each individual’s potential for positive change. It encourages clients to take self-responsibility and make empowered decisions in the here and now.
At Listening 2 U, we integrate TA into our counselling and supervision work both in-person in Lincoln and online, offering a compassionate, practical approach to lasting personal growth.
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