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What is Psychodynamic Counselling?
At its core is a belief in the importance of the therapeutic
relationship which is based on acceptance, empathy and understanding.
Also central to this model is an understanding of the unconscious
processes which underlie psychological difficulties.Christine is not an "analyst" - so you are not expected to lie on a couch! However this model of counselling uses concepts derived from psycho-analysis to understand personal difficulties.
The trust built up between Christine and her clients within the strict boundaries of the therapeutic setting is used to help the individual to resolve their own conflicts. Christine does not give advice, but firmly believes that every person has the ability to find their own answers.
One client once described the process as being "like looking in a mirror and understanding myself for the first time".
Psychodynamic counselling takes account of the individual's real world/social context.
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