Experiences of Jungian Analysis

[PeppermintPony]

I am considering starting therapy with a Jungian analyst and wondered whether anyone has any experiences to share - good or bad.

I don’t have any serious mental health issues although I have suffered with low-level anxiety and depression at various times in the past. I’m at an age where I finally have the time and money to devote to doing this work.

The main things I feel I need guidance with are some past career trauma, feelings of low self esteem, and general joylessness, as well as probably some unresolved bereavement/childhood issues.

From the little I know of Jungian theory, I know it is very esoteric and verging on whacky in places, but I can’t help but be drawn to Jung’s ideas which are so enchanting and seem to resonate with me on a deep level. I like the way he makes space for the numinous which, although I am not religious, is something I experience innately and would like to explore. I also find the emphasis on symbolism, mythology, archetypes and dream analysis etc so interesting.

But does it actually work as therapy? Or is it total nonsense/ self-indulgent, inaccessible claptrap?

Views welcome!

I am in therapy with a Jungian analyst. It's once a week so not analysis as such. I have found it very helpful. I started out with recurrent low level depression, relationship and family problems. I like working with dreams and so that aspect of the therapy has been good for me. My therapist is trained in and knowledgable about a broad range of influences in psychoanalysis not just Jungian. I value this and it certainly doesn't seem wacky.
It is self indulgent in a way. But it isn't nonsense and it helps me to think deeply about myself and my life. I am a therapist myself. So I suppose unsurprisingly I think that indulging in long term psychotherapy / psychoanalysis is a positive thing. To become more aware of yourself, to understand the different parts of yourself and bring them together.