Psychotherapy using essential oils: more effective

Paola Bobadilla • September 23, 2025

Using essential oils during psychotherapy

Psychotherapy becomes more effective when combined with essential oils, because both together help to reach deeper layers of the psyche, beyond the purely rational mind.


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What do essential oils do?

Essential oils often have a lovely scent, but that's not all they do. They influence the limbic system in the brain—the part that regulates emotions and memories. Essential oils as alternative healing– are supportive tools that affect the Nervous System contributing to the psychotherapeutic process that words alone may not reach. 


Essential oils (doterra) help with depression, anxiety, burnout, addiction, insomnia, etc. Clinical studies show essential oils as a complementary way to support mental and emotional health.


The use of essential oils can happen in different ways. They can be inhaled, which activates the limbic system as quickly as possible. They can also be absorbed through the skin, often during a massage, to perform their healing work. In a holistic approach, essential oils are used in other ways as well, primarily to promote mental and physical well-being.

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Different essential oils, each with its own effect

There are various essential oils that can be used with psychotherapy. The complete list is too long to include here, but to give you an idea, I've selected a few. Lavender oil, for example, is well-known for helping with stress, sleep issues, and anxiety. Chamomile oil falls into the same category but also provides a sense of calm.


Ylang-ylang is less common and is used to dampen feelings of anger, a purpose also served by nutmeg oil. Bergamot oil is another lesser-known oil that provides an uplifting feeling and reduces anxiety and worry.


It's crucial that the correct essential oils are used based on the specific problems that need to be processed or addressed. With my knowledge of essential oils and their effects, we can make a treatment plan, to enhance the effect of psychotherapy. I also offer other treatments that incorporate these oils. If you'd like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact me.


Psychotherapy and Aromatherapy:

It's an holistic approach to address mental health problems: Transpersonal Psychotherapy opens the door to deep healing, and essential oils are like keys that help unlock inner room of memory, intuition and spiritual awareness.

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  • Why is psychotherapy with essential oils a logical combination?

    Scientific evidence indicates that essential oils alleviate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders, without side effects typically associated with mental health medicine.


    The effect of essential oils, as described above, makes this process more powerful and effective, leading to faster results. When the right essential oils are used, psychotherapy takes effect more quickly, and better, longer-lasting results can be achieved. Essential oils can therefore be seen as an additional tool to improve psychotherapy, which is precisely why more and more people are choosing this method.

  • Want to try psychotherapy with essential oils yourself?

    People who have experienced psychotherapy with essential oils know there's a big difference compared to conventional forms of psychotherapy that don't use them. Using essential oils will help you to balance the mind, emotions and Soul by engaging the body’s sensory pathways. After an initial meeting to identify your problems, I'll ensure the right oils are available for your session, and we can immediately begin your journey to alternative complementary healing through psychotherapy with essential oils.


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Please note: In the Netherlands I am registered as an alternative therapist and not as a licensed psychologist. My work is offered as alternative psychological therapy and guidance.

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