Psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy is a method of self-exploration where a client shares their life and concerns and their in-the-moment experiences with the therapist, who offers their understanding and interpretation to the client. By reflecting together, client and therapist create the possibility of new self-awareness and transformative insight, which has the potential to reduce our distress, create hope and enhance well-being in life.
What is psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy?
A modern approach
The approach draws on the theories and methods described by key figures in the history of psychoanalysis such as Sigmund Freud and Melanie Klein. While traditional psychoanalysis is conducted by a therapist who has been formally trained at a psychoanalytic institute, and who may offer several sessions per week, psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy is closer to modern psychotherapy, may typically involve once-per-week sessions and is conducted by a psychologist or other mental health professionals who have relevant training and supervision in the approach.
Who is psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy suitable for?
This approach to therapy is considered longer term, and clients are recommended to attend weekly for about six months. It is also important to find a stable time and day you are able to attend each week. While the therapy may respond flexibly according to clients’ needs, the emphasis is on self-development and introspection, rather than on advice-giving or teaching skills. While the therapist can and has worked with children, couples and families, this service is typically for individual adults, and is offered in English.
Fees
Psychotherapy
This service is designated for individuals to process and explore their experiences. Typically, meetings are weekly or bi-weekly.
60 mins | HK $1,500