Barbara Bassett

Barbara Bassett is a Jungian analyst in private practice in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Jungian Analysts, an IAAP-recognized group member society. She is one of approximately ten certified Jungian analysts practicing in New Zealand, making her a rare and valued resource for depth-oriented psychotherapy in the region.

Bassett completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision from the University of Auckland, which she undertook through distance learning while maintaining her practice in Wellington. Her clinical approach is informed by psychodynamic and psychoanalytic frameworks, and she specializes in Jungian analysis, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, couples therapy, clinical supervision, and trauma work.

As a clinical supervisor, she works across multiple disciplines including social work, naturopathy, teaching, and nursing, offering a reflective space for practitioners to explore clinical material and the personal impact of their professional work. She emphasizes supervisee wellbeing, organizational context, and client needs in her supervisory approach, and is recognized for her commitment to promoting diversity awareness in clinical relationships.