What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is evidence based and focuses on the psychological roots of emotional suffering. These roots, which often have a unconscious content to them, can have an unhelpful influence on current ways of thinking and relating.
The relationship between the therapist and client, however, provides a window into the problematic dynamics and relationship patterns in the client’s life. These unresolved conflicts can then be worked through in a safe setting.
The theory supporting psychodynamic psychotherapy originates in, and is informed by, psychoanalytical theory.
However, regardless of the modality of therapy, the alliance which forms between the therapist and client is an important factor in determining a successful therapeutic outcome.
Regular sessions provides the client with the opportunity to make sense of complicated emotional reactions and thoughts. Through this work the client discovers helpful internal resources to live a more fuller life.
