Astri Hognestad is an experienced psychotherapist trained at C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich. She has run a private practice as an analyst and psychotherapist since 1990, and has built up extensive expertise in Jungian psychology. Hognestad also offers courses and lectures that deal with various aspects of this psychological direction, with a particular focus on symbolic understanding, religiosity and spirituality.
In addition to his work as a therapist, Hognestad is the author of several books dealing with existential themes and Jungian psychology. She has also produced podcasts that explore psychology and a new understanding of reality. Hognestad is a member of several professional associations within psychology, which underlines her commitment to the field.