The psychodynamic psychotherapy approach was pioneered by Sigmund Freud and was the first modern psychotherapy approach to emerge in Western civilization. The psychodynamic approach has gone through a lot of change over time. It currently incorporates many of the newer discoveries in the realm of psychology and does not place much focus on fantasy or sexual or aggressive impulses of the individual.
Psychodynamic therapy suggests that early attachment patterns are replicated in present relationships. While these patterns often may show up unconsciously, the therapeutic relationship creates a context in which they can be brought into awareness with the ultimate goal of improving current functioning.
Techniques
Psychodynamic therapy emphasizes the use of the relationship itself to explore recurrent patterns of relating. Attention is brought to instances of transference, the process through which clients may attribute qualities or attitudes of past significant others or attachment figures onto the therapists, and countertransference, the reactions therapists have to clients. When early conflicts manifest in the therapeutic relationship, they can be worked through and processed in new ways so that defenses that were previously necessary can be released.
Benefits of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can assist people to have more insights about themselves and their relationships.
Advantages include:
- Enhanced self-understanding
- Emotional intelligence
- Healthy relationships
- Effective communication
- High self-esteem
- Better coping strategies
- Lasting emotional development
- Satisfaction in relationships
Can Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Help With?
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can be helpful for people suffering from:
This therapy can also benefit those people who wish to know about themselves, have good relationships, and make permanent changes in their emotional life.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at No Fear Counselling
Through No Fear Counselling, we offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through our therapists who can help people gain more insight into themselves and their emotional well-being.
Our therapists can help clients suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, loss, and transitions. Depending on client needs, our therapists can incorporate psychodynamic psychotherapy with other therapies like Attachment-Based Therapy, EFT, Trauma Therapy, CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Counselling.
We have in-person and online counselling services available in Canada.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
Knowledge about the past is often the first step towards making changes in one’s life for the better. If certain patterns, relationship problems, or emotional difficulties are negatively impacting your life, you might want to try Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
No Fear Counselling offers Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Victoria, and Penticton, as well as in all other Canadian cities via online therapy.
Schedule your complimentary appointment now to work with an experienced therapist.
References:
Summers, R.F. & Barber, J.P. (2010). Psychodynamic therapy: a guide to evidence-based practice. New York: The Guildford Press.
