Why Psychodynamic Therapy?

Psychodynamic theory is based on the idea that our early life experiences shape the way we perceive and interact with the world around us.

Our early relationships, environment, and education can determine to a certain extent how we connect with ourselves and other people. From a very young age, we learn to survive difficult, even traumatic, situations by developing defence and coping mechanisms that will accompany us to adult life. However, these mechanisms might not be as appropriate anymore and be causing more harm than good in the present.

These mechanisms are so ingrained in our minds that we have probably never questioned or even noticed them. They are unconscious. It is hard to know how to change without knowing what needs to change. Psychodynamic therapy allows us to explore and question the absolute truths we grew up believing. It delves into the origin of our mental health symptoms, toxic relationships, feelings of depression and anxiety, trauma and other issues in our lives, that might be currently impacting us. This allows us to understand and repair our emotional wounds. In the long run, it provides us with tools to make better informed life choices.