Psychotherapy refers to treating mental disorders through psychological methods, in other words using therapeutic interaction between the psychotherapist and the patient. In practice, psychotherapy is based on discussing difficult topics that weigh on the person’s mind and processing them with a professional psychotherapist.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on emotions and the unconscious functions of the human mind. When a person’s inner stability is shaken, the resulting psychological symptoms affect their subconscious. The subconscious contains various emotions, mental images and hopes, and psychodynamic therapy aims to understand these unconscious powers impacting a person’s mental health. Psychological symptoms may include depression, anxiety, panic, sexual problems, weakened functional capacity, nervousness, lower self-esteem and relationship issues.
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The treatment starts with some assessment appointments where the psychotherapist evaluates the need for therapy. Based on the appointments, the psychotherapist plans the appropriate treatment, after which the therapist and patient agree on practical matters and follow-up measures.
The objective in psychotherapy is to create trusting, open interaction between the patient and the therapist so that the patient can speak about their situation as freely as possible. Therapy gives the patient the chance to discover the factors that contribute to their problems, which may be extremely difficult to achieve without professional help. Successful therapy restores the patient’s functional capacity and provides sustainable opportunities for a healthy life.
