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Same Type, Different World: How the Three Instinctual Variants Shape Every Enneagram Type
Two people can share the same Enneagram type and yet seem worlds apart. The reason almost always comes down to the instinctual variants. Here is a portrait of all 27 combinations, two sentences each, to help you recognise yourself and the people around you.

Eugenio Leijten
18 hours ago7 min read


Enneagram for therapists: bringing a deeper map into the counselling room
The Enneagram has been used as a spiritual and personal development tool for decades. But its application in the therapy room remains underexplored. For counsellors and psychotherapists willing to look beyond conventional assessment tools, it offers something rare: a map of the whole person, their fears, their defences, their deepest motivations, available from surprisingly early in the therapeutic relationship.

Eugenio Leijten
May 255 min read


Every Enneagram Type Has a Gift: A Story of Nine Ways to Help
What if every Enneagram type — including yours — brought something irreplaceable to the table? This story shows all nine types in action, each responding to a family crisis in their own authentic way. No type is wrong. Every type is needed.

Eugenio Leijten
May 226 min read


The Power of Self Awareness: Exploring the Johari Window and the Enneagram Connection
Self-awareness shapes how we understand ourselves and relate to others, influencing our decisions, emotions, and relationships. Yet many struggle to see themselves clearly or recognise how others perceive them. This gap often leads to misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and frustration.Two powerful tools help bridge it: the Johari Window and the Enneagram. Together, they reveal hidden aspects of ourselves and our personality patterns, paving the way for deeper self-aware

Eugenio Leijten
May 154 min read


What Is the Enneagram? My Journey from Sceptic to Accredited Practitioner
When I first heard about the Enneagram, I was sceptical. How could a simple system of nine personality types offer real insight into who I am? Over time, my curiosity grew, and I decided to explore this tool more deeply. What started as casual reading turned into a meaningful journey of self-discovery and personal growth. In this post, I want to share how I got interested in the Enneagram, the path I followed, and the benefits I gained along the way. Why not discover your own

Eugenio Leijten
May 145 min read
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