Psychodynamic counselling
Psychodynamic counselling is a form of psychotherapy (‘talking cure’). Psychodynamic counselling draws entirely on the principles of psychoanalysis. These were first formulated by Sigmund Freud, and have been continuously expanded and refined by analytic thinkers and practitioners ever since.
Psychodynamic counselling is characterized by its attenion to 'boundaries'. The therapy is usually once a week for 50 minutes, at the same time and place. This ensures a safe context for examining issues that are often highly complicated. It is therefore suited to the busy-ness and complication of modern life.
The work is exploratory, creative and enlightening without being ‘directive’. It aims to shed light on patterns of relating, making links to past experiences, and disentangling the underlying complexities. This therapy aims to provide insight and understanding by getting to 'the heart of the matter'. In this way you can begin move on, make key changes, and find greater fulfilment in relationships, work and recreation.
TimingPsychodynamic counselling is designed for regular once-weekly sessiosn of 50 minutes. It is therefore suitable for someone looking for an interpretative approach without a greater commitment of time.
FocusPsychodynamic counselling is usually ‘open-ended’ in nature. However, time-limited counselling is also available for people who have a clear focus for work over twelve or sixteen sessions.
