Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
What is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a collaborative process between patient and therapist to understand the patient’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour to help that patient live a more fulfilled and satisfied life.
It is based on the theory and practice of psychoanalysis, which is concerned with how our internal unconscious and conscious worlds play out in our lives.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy aims to help people contain and work through difficult emotions, as well as modify unhelpful and repetitive patterns of behaviour which leads to the reduction of suffering from psychological problems over time.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy has been shown by research to be effective when other shorter-term approaches have not.
What to expect?
The first two session are dedicated to an assessment of what approach would be best for you and your presenting difficulties. If psychoanalytic psychotherapy is recommended, we will then discuss when and how often to meet
A regular weekly time, or times are given to patients in ongoing psychotherapy. Sessions are 50 minutes long and begin end on time.
You are encouraged to say whatever comes to mind and explore these thoughts and feelings in a curious way.
Additional therapeutic approaches
Daniel also integrates aspects of other evidence-based therapies to support individual needs.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Encourages acceptance of difficult emotions while building a values-driven life.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Combines acceptance and change strategies, supporting emotional regulation and resilience.