What to expect
What is Psychodynamic Therapy?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a talking therapy that aims to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your feelings and relationships. Perhaps you have noticed yourself repeating patterns of behaviour without really understanding why. Psychodynamic practice explores how our early experiences and relationships may have unconsciously impacted how we see ourselves and others, and how these experiences can continue to influence our feelings, thoughts and behaviours in the present. Our work together may involve exploring things that feel confusing or painful, as well as developing awareness in how particular situations and experiences make you feel and react. This may also include the feelings that arise between us in the therapy room, as the therapeutic relationship can provide an opportunity to understand familiar ways of relating from a new perspective.
What can I expect?
In psychodynamic therapy, there is no set agenda or programme to follow. Sessions are lead by whatever comes to your mind in the moment, and we can talk about whatever comes. This may mean talking something that happened that week, or a feeling, memory, dream or relationship that is on your mind. I will listen carefully and I might make observations, or ask questions. There may also be moments of silence or uncertainty as we take time to think together. This might be a daunting prospect, but therapy is not about having all the answers or 'fixing' something. Instead, we will create a safe space where we can become curious about your experiences and begin to make sense of them. Psychodynamic therapy is not about blaming the past or revisiting painful experiences. Instead, through developing a greater understanding of where our feelings and behaviours come from, we can have more freedom in our views and responses to ourselves and others. This is done in a safe, confidential environment and you will not be expected to talk about anything before you feel ready.
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