What Happens?
In psychoanalytic psychotherapy the therapist allows the
client or patient to set the agenda, listening carefully to
what is being said and how it is presented. The therapist
avoids imposing their own view and invites the individual
to see the anxiety this can bring as fruitful to
investigate.
After an initial meeting to assess the best way to proceed,
the therapist and patient or client will normally agree to
meet on a regular basis over an extended period and for an
agreed fee.
Most psychoanalytic psychotherapists offer a choice between
sitting face to face or using a couch to lie down which can
sometimes be helpful.
