Summary: The Psychodynamic Therapy

As mentioned Carter and Seifert, (2013) argues that the psychodynamic therapy is based on the core principle which argues that the unconscious mind suffers from painful memories which can inflict negative consequences on our behaviour. It is out of this concept the therapist operate from, it emphasises on building a trustworthy relationship with their client, this remotes the client to feel comfortable to speak freely and explore hidden internal conflicts present in their unconscious mind. The aim is for the client to understand the reason for their behaviour, the psychodynamic therapy operates under three major techniques to create a form of self-awareness which follows below (Carter and Seifert, 2013).

Firstly; Jarvis (2004) argues that