Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Psychodynamic Therapy in Ottawa
Learn about an approach that may explore patterns, relationships, feelings and past experiences. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Psychodynamic Therapy is an approach that may explore patterns, relationships, feelings and past experiences. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through curiosity about recurring themes and how they may shape present-day experience. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include open-ended conversation in which the practitioner may notice patterns, questions and meanings with you. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
How directive is your style, and what does exploring patterns look like over time?