What is psychoanalytic therapy?
Psychoanalytic therapy is a form of depth therapy based on Freud's ideas. It looks at the underlying thoughts, feelings, and past experiences that are driving current psychological distress.
Here are key points of this form of therapy:
Many emotional issues come from unresolved conflicts. By examining unconscious influences, clients can understand how past experiences affect their current thoughts, actions, and relationships.
Clients often repeat unhelpful behaviors and relationship patterns. Therapy identifies these patterns, their roots, and helps develop healthier ways to connect with others.
Therapy offers a safe space to face painful emotions like anxiety, shame, or grief, which are usually avoided. Working through these feelings provides relief.
Through self-exploration and the therapist-client relationship, clients gain a stronger sense of self, boosting their confidence and resilience.
Over time, these insights and changes lead to longer lasting emotional growth and help clients manage life more easily and enjoyably.