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What is Psychodynamic Therapy?

Psychodynamic Therapy is a form of talk therapy that aims to help clients explore and gain insight into the causes of their difficulties. Many of our feelings, beliefs and behaviours are influenced by factors that we are not aware of. Unless we uncover these unconscious factors and make them conscious, we might remain stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour. Psychodynamic therapy is not something that is done to the client but is a collaborative relationship between the client and the therapist. The way we relate and interact with people also plays out in the therapy relationship which creates space for the client and therapist to explore the unconscious processes involved in the client's manner of thinking, feeling and relating.

How long does therapy last?

There is no clear answer to this as we are all different individuals. Research has shown that six months of weekly therapy can help with symptom relief. However, to obtain more permanent changes, it can take up to two years or longer of intensive therapy.

What does the process entail?

In order for me to render a service to you, I need to do a proper evaluation. In the course of this evaluation, I will ask you a number of questions about your symptoms, your personal history, relationships and so forth. Some of these questions may be very personal but I will not ask you anything that is not pertinent. It is also sometimes valuable to interview other people who know you to obtain additional information. I will only do so with your consent. After the evaluation, we will have a session where we will discuss my findings and decide on a future plan of action. This evaluation and report-back phase normally takes three to four sessions and should I require more time I will discuss this with you. The duration of a therapy session is 50 minutes. Sessions are scheduled on the same day at the same time on a weekly basis and it is important to note that regular breaks in attendance may disrupt the therapeutic process.