In Past Life Regression Therapy, no two clients are alike. Each brings their own mindset, energy, and expectations. Recognizing these types early helps you guide sessions smoothly. Here are the most common client types, along with strategies to handle them:
1. The Curious Explorer
Profile: They come for fascination, wanting to know “Who was I?” or explore karmic links.
Strategy: Keep sessions light, focus on exploration rather than deep trauma. Encourage journaling and self-reflection to integrate insights.
2. The Healing Seeker
Profile: Carry unresolved trauma, phobias, or emotional wounds. Sessions can be highly emotional.
Strategy: Create a safe container. Allow space for tears, pauses, or silence. Always ground them at the end. Recommend follow-up sessions for integration.
3. The Skeptic
Profile: Doubtful, analytical, sometimes attending at a friend’s suggestion.
Strategy: Explain the science of subconscious memory and therapeutic value. Keep expectations realistic. Use gentle inductions and avoid pushing—small breakthroughs build trust.
4. The Spiritually Aware
Profile: Already into meditation, energy work, or healing. They often drop into regression states quickly.
Strategy: Go deeper. Use their spiritual vocabulary (karma, soul lessons, higher self). Encourage them to use the session for guidance and healing, not just storytelling.
5. The Resistant Mind
Profile: Wants results but struggles to relax; conscious mind interferes.
Strategy: Spend more time in induction. Use breathing, body relaxation, and repeated reassurance. Normalize resistance so they don’t feel “they failed.”
6. The Crisis Client
Profile: Approaches you during loss, heartbreak, illness, or confusion. Energy is fragile and raw.
Strategy: Keep sessions shorter and gentler. Focus on emotional release and grounding rather than dramatic journeys. Refer to counseling/medical support if needed.
7. The Repeater
Profile: Returns for multiple sessions, either for enjoyment or because they feel many layers to heal.
Strategy: Map progress over time. Guide them into deeper layers each time, while preventing over-dependence. Encourage self-healing tools between sessions.
8. The Story Builder
Profile: They get carried away weaving fantasy-like details, unsure if it’s real.
Strategy: Remind them not to judge what comes up—whether symbolic or real, the subconscious always speaks in meaningful ways. Focus on emotions, not accuracy.
9. The Silent Observer
Profile: They see/feel very little and keep saying “nothing is happening.”
Strategy: Use gentle prompts: “Notice sensations, feelings, or just impressions”. Normalize subtle experiences. Sometimes even one word can carry a breakthrough.
10. The Hidden Case (Undiagnosed Issues)
Profile: Claims no mental health history, but shows signs of anxiety, depression, trauma, or even psychosis.
Strategy: Stay alert. If visuals become disturbing or client feels unsafe, stop immediately. Ground them, bring them back, and recommend professional evaluation. Always prioritize safety over completing a session.
11. The Overly Dependent Client
Profile: Wants you to “fix” everything, relies too much on the therapist.
Strategy: Empower them. Remind them healing is self-driven. Provide self-practices like journaling, meditation, or affirmations to build independence.
12. The Resistant-to-Belief Client
Profile: Doesn’t believe in past lives but comes for “therapy anyway.”
Strategy: Avoid spiritual terms. Frame it as “working with subconscious memories and metaphors.” Healing can occur even without belief in past lives.
Takeaway—
Every client type is a mirror and a teacher. Some will flow easily, others will challenge your patience—but all bring lessons for your growth as a therapist. With compassion, grounding, and clear boundaries, you can handle any client you meet on your PLRT journey.
Reference—
-Carl Jung’s work on archetypes & collective unconscious
-Brian Weiss – “Many Lives, Many Masters” (PLRT insights)
-Michael Newton – “Journey of Souls” (case studies in regression)
-Dolores Cannon’s regression research
-Transpersonal Psychology & Hypnotherapy literature
