Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is type of talk therapy that involves a deeper exploration of one’s thoughts, feelings, and conflicts and how this contributes to their behaviours. This approach helps people recognise and better understand suppressed emotions and unconscious motivations that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Often, people react or behave in ways that they don’t quite understand. This is where, through the facilitation of the therapist, the client can begin to learn more about their deeper internal world.

Psychodynamic therapy is grounded in Psychoanalytic theory; the familiar person associated with this school of thought is Sigmund Freud. Psychodynamic therapy is typically less intensive in frequency and duration. A key part of psychodynamic therapy is the emphasis on the client and therapist relationship, as well as the client’s relationships with others in the outside world. This 

The main goals of psychodynamic therapy are for the client to gain self-awareness and understanding about how past experiences have influenced and impacted present-day behaviour. It aims to enable clients to identify patterns, understand emotions, and improve relationships. 

Psychodynamic Therapy has demonstrated to be effective in treating a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms, and personality disorders.