Tarot in the Therapy Room: Imagery, Symbolism, and Clinical Practice

Elizabeth Ritchie is an EMDR-certified and IFS-trained counsellor who integrates an unexpected tool into her trauma-informed practice: tarot cards. In this livestreamed conversation, we will explore how she grounds this ancient practice within a modern clinical framework.

For clients who are open to it, Elizabeth utilises tarot not for esoteric purposes, but as a reflective, imagery-based tool. We will discuss how the cards can help bypass intellectual defences, support clinical insight, and allow clients to connect with symbolism and meaning when traditional talk therapy stalls.

Join us as we unpack the practicalities of integrating non-rational tools into psychotherapy. We will cover how imagery shifts the relational dynamic in the room, where tarot intersects with parts work (IFS), and how to introduce alternative methods while maintaining clear clinical boundaries.