Psychodynamic therapy is a therapeutic approach which explores how the past can affect a person’s present ways of thinking/coping/relating with others in the world. The aim of psychodynamic therapy is to aid a client to gain insight and awareness into their unresolved issues which stem from their past experiences.
A psychodynamic practitioner usually adopts a non-directive stance and clients are encouraged to bring to the sessions whatever is relevant to them at that point. This type of therapy, in many cases, is most suitable for clients seeking longer term therapy.