Psychodynamic psychotherapy describes a particular approach to psychological treatment which has its roots in psychoanalysis, but over time has been influenced by new developments in neuropsychology, attachment theory, humanistic, transpersonal and body oriented approaches to human nature. There are many different schools of psychodynamic psychotherapy (Freudian; Jungian; Kleinian; Object Relations; Gestalt; Lacanian; Cognitive Analytic; attachment based) and the list keeps growing.
All psychodynamic approaches seek to better understand the self and they use the therapeutic relationship to illuminate aspects of the self that were formerly hidden, misunderstood or neglected.
Despite their differences, there are certain processes and techniques which distinguish all psychodynamic psychotherapies from other types of psychological therapy.
“I shall never forget those images of an emotionally frozen baby and his mother starting to smile and come alive again...”
The conference included national and international speakers and provided an opportunity for participants to take part in debates about psychotherapy research and to share work being carried out by UKCP members and students. The keynote speakers were:
Professor John Norcross - Professor of Psychology and Distinguished University Fellow at the University of Scranton
Psychotherapy relationships that work: evidence-based responsiveness .
Here is yet another film featuring sex between therapist and client. Unfortunately for we psychotherapists this is the favourite leitmotif of filmmakers when they decide to depict the world of psychotherapy. Typically the films are crass and the psychotherapy profession ends up with its reputation in the gutter. However, this film is about so much more...power, love, abuse, betrayal, class, being Jewish, being female, and being alive.
For many individuals, the point at which they choose to begin counselling is also the point in their lives when their thinking is not as clear as it would normally be. This may be due to a trauma, crisis, depression, or any other factor that led them to make the decision to seek support.
However, it is at this point when taking a step back and considering the counselling options available to you could really tip the balance between a positive experience and one that is not so positive. Getting a referral from a friend, colleague or a healthcare professional is a route that many people take when choosing which counsellor or therapist to work with. Whilst this is a good place to start it does involve a degree of luck, as the type of counsellor your friend, colleague or GP found useful might not work for you.
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