Peter O'Hanrahan
Core Faculty
Peter O’Hanrahan is a Core Faculty member of The Narrative Enneagram. He has been working with the Enneagram for 45 years and has combined it with his practice in counseling and body therapy. He teaches workshops on the Instinctual Subtypes, the Embodied Enneagram, and the Defense Systems in the US, Europe and Asia. He is also a senior associate with The Enneagram In Business and has presented the Enneagram in the workplace since 1994, with a focus on communication skills and leadership development. His clients include computer companies, public agencies, small businesses and nonprofits. A counselor and group leader since 1971, Peter was the director of several mental health centers, including the Center for Human Growth in Berkeley, CA, site of the first public Enneagram classes in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a founding board member of the Enneagram Association in the Narrative Tradition.
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Upcoming Classes & Events
Foundational Courses Cohort 2026-27 (Add-on)
A transformational journey to guide you through the psychological, somatic, and spiritual elements of the Enneagram. You'll enjoy 18 live online sessions led by Core Faculty, a yearlong Community Membership, and more.
Deepening Spiritual Awareness
Explore the spiritual dimensions of each Enneagram type and expand your capacity to be present to what is and receptive to something greater. All backgrounds and perspectives are welcome.
Engaging Transformational Growth
Discover how the defense system of each Enneagram type shows up in your life, bring awareness to your unconscious patterns, and identify your own next steps for growth.