Relationships and psychodynamic counselling
Feeling lost or stuck in your relationship? Do you feel that you are in an unhealthy relationship? Are you feeling heard in your relationship? Do you have a voice? Do you feel validated?
Relationships are a fundamental part of our lives, and understanding how they work and how they affect us can be an important part of personal growth. Psychodynamic counselling is a type of counselling that looks at the deeper psychological aspects of relationships in order to help individuals understand and improve their relationships.
In psychodynamic counselling, the counsellor will explore the dynamics of the relationship, looking at how both parties interact and respond to each other. They will also look at the unconscious processes that are happening within each person which can influence the relationship. These unconscious processes can include past experiences, suppressed emotions, and underlying motivations. By looking at these deeper psychological aspects, the counsellor can help individuals gain insight into their behaviour and why they act in certain ways.
The counsellor will also work to help individuals understand how they can improve their relationships. They may provide techniques to help individuals communicate and express themselves more effectively, as well as strategies to help them better understand their needs and the needs of the other person.
In addition, psychodynamic counselling can also help individuals to better understand themselves. By looking at the underlying psychological processes, the counsellor can help individuals gain insight into their own behaviour and how their past experiences have shaped them. This can help individuals make more informed decisions in their current and future relationships.
Overall, psychodynamic counselling can be a powerful tool to help individuals understand and improve their relationships. By exploring the underlying psychological aspects of relationships, individuals can gain insight into their behaviour and how they can better relate to others.
Leanne @MazeCounselling
October 2023
