Dr. Edmond Cigale’s primary focus is in transpersonal psychology, blending decades of practical experience with rigorous scientific methodology. He has been serving as a humanistic psychotherapist and transpersonal consultant since 1996.
At present, Dr. Cigale dedicates his time to mentoring Graduate Integral Consciousness Studies (ICS) students at Rushmore University, teaching at the TCT® Academy, and providing support as a transpersonal coach and supervisor.
Academic Background & The TCT® Academy
Dr. Cigale holds a Ph.D. in Integral Consciousness Studies from Rushmore University (2011), where he studied under the wing of the renowned Prof. Dr. John Rowan. His doctoral work focused on the integration of cognitive science, humanistic, and transpersonal psychology.
Drawing on this foundation, he established the TCT® Academy in 2011, introducing the groundbreaking Transpersonal Cognitive Therapy, also known as Transformative Consciousness Training (TCT®).
To date, he has educated and trained over 100 consultants in this scientifically grounded methodology, enriching both their professional and private lives. (Note: While TCT® certification requires in-person interaction with instructors, the core science and methodologies it employs are fully accessible online through the ICS Program presented on this website).
Specialized Expertise
Beyond his core psychotherapy work, Dr. Cigale is highly trained in interpersonal dynamics and nonverbal behavior:
Nonviolent Communication (NVC): He is an independent NVC consultant, teaching an integral modality of this framework both at the Academy and through individual online sessions.
Body Language & Deception Detection: A 2020 graduate of the advanced Paul Ekman Associate Program, he specializes in scientifically backed nonverbal communication analysis.
Eastern Practices: He has taught Kriya Yoga since 1996 and Vajrayana since 2016, offering this instruction exclusively in person and free of charge.
Personal Life
When he isn’t teaching or consulting, Edmond lives a quiet, mindful life in Slovenia, with his daughter, Lara. He spends most of his spare time meditating and enjoys photography, traveling, and training for triathlons.
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