Navigating Theme Finalisation in Past Life Regression Therapy
One of the most important — and sometimes most challenging — parts of Past Life Regression Therapy (PLRT) is finalising the theme for the session.
At the beginning, both therapist and client may feel uncertain about “what exactly to work on.” This is where the first session becomes so significant. It’s not just an introduction — it’s where the foundation of the entire therapeutic journey is laid.
Over the years, I have learnt that theme finalisation is less about choosing the right event and more about allowing the right theme to emerge naturally. Here are a few guiding principles that I follow and recommend:
1. Ground Yourself First
Before meeting the client, take time to ground yourself. Arrive in a calm, relaxed, and centered state.
Humans naturally co-regulate their nervous systems — if you are steady, it will help your client settle too. A therapist’s inner stillness is one of the greatest gifts you can offer in the first session.
2. Listen More, Speak Less
The first session is not the space for advice, validation, or suggestions — even though your intentions may be good.
Instead, simply hold the space and allow the client to share freely. When clients pour out their experiences without interruption, they are already beginning to release and heal. The act of “emptying” itself is therapeutic.
3. Focus on Experience, Not the Event
As therapists, we are not chasing the details of what happened in the past. Our attention is on the client’s internal experience.
Ask yourself:
What did they feel about themselves in that situation?
What decisions did they make in that moment?
What impressions or beliefs did they form?
How deep does the wound appear to be?
These reflections will guide you toward the underlying theme, which is always more important than the surface event.
- Observe the Repetition of Words & Patterns
Clients often repeat certain words, phrases, or themes unconsciously. Pay close attention — these are not random. They often point directly to the wound, the belief, or the life pattern that needs exploration.
Making note of these repeated words becomes essential, as they form the foundation for the regression session.
5. Allow the Theme to Reveal Itself
Theme finalisation is not about pushing or forcing clarity. It is about creating a safe, calm, and open space where the client’s own subconscious begins to highlight what is most important. Often, by the end of the first session, the theme will naturally crystallise.
(to be continued in part 2)