Psychoanalysis

Fundamentally psychanalysis posits the existence of the unconscious. While we believe ourselves to be rational beings, our thoughts, emotions and actions are determined by conflicting forces within the unconscious. Left unexamined, these unconscious forces can derail an individual’s life, hindering their ability to work and love.

The goal of psychoanalysis is to put the patient (analysand) in contact with their own unconscious. To do this, the patient speaks the thoughts that come into their mind (free-associates). It is through speaking that the unconscious can be revealed. During the treatment, insight is gained and, the forces that once caused suffering no longer have the same power and ultimately become the source of creativity and enthusiasm for life.