About the Centre
A Lineage of Depth and Excellence
The Centre for Transpersonal Studies was founded on the belief that to guide others into the depths of their being, the guide must first have walked the path themselves.
Our Foundation
We bring together three distinct lifetimes of professional practice, uniting the structure of established coaching education, the wisdom of holistic wellbeing, and the integrative and ancestral foundations of transpersonal therapy and shamanic practice. Together, we provide a container that is as professionally rigorous as it is soulfully expansive.
Our Shared Philosophy
We do not view coaching as a series of problems to be solved, but as a process of “becoming.”
At the Centre, we are dedicated to the ICF Core Competencies, not as a checklist, but as an ethical framework that allows deep, transpersonal work to flourish safely. We are committed to your development as a professional, your awakening as an individual, and your integrity as a coach.
The Trinity of Founders
Three Paths, One Vision
Carl Hewitt
The Architect of Excellence
With 17 years as COO and Director of Ireland's leading coaching training organisation, Carl brings rare institutional experience in building and safeguarding professional training programmes. As a Transpersonal Therapist, Shamanic Counsellor, and Practitioner, Carl provides the structural bridge between modern professional standards and the ancestral depths of the psyche. He grounds transformational, soul-led journeys in integrative frameworks and sound pedagogy – ensuring that profound depth work is always held with the highest level of care, safety, and integrity.
Joanne Sumner
The Guardian of Presence
A leading voice in holistic health and wellbeing, Joanne grounds our work in the wisdom of the body. As a Transpersonal Therapist, Shamanic Counsellor, and Practitioner, her expertise over 20 years ensures that transpersonal work remains safe, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the practitioner's own self-care. Joanne weaves together deep therapeutic presence and the sacred, ensuring that transpersonal exploration is always held with intellectual clarity and infused with a sense of joy – reminding us that even in the deepest work, laughter is never far away.
Emma Pruen
The Guide to the Deep Psyche
For 35 years Emma's work has been dedicated to the intersection of psychological depth and spiritual unfolding. As a Shamanic Practitioner, Constellations Facilitator, Retreat leader, and the author of Wild Self, she brings the transformative edge that defines our transpersonal approach. Known for her ability to navigate the shadow, ancestral influences, and the ‘more’ of human experience, her work is underpinned by a rigorous inquiry into the maps of the human soul – offering students a profound pathway into their own awakening.
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