The Psychodynamic Psychotherapy relationship emphasizes on ‘transference’ which refers to the process where the client responds to the therapist with feelings and expectations associated with a significant another person from the client’s life. An understanding of transference enables the therapist to better understand the client by gaining knowledge of their projected emotions and, through this new understanding, assist the client in achieving positive results and recovery.

Research has demonstrated that one of the most important predictors of obtaining success in therapy and counselling is the relationship between you and your therapist. At Mind + Zest, we take this research to heart. Our counselors will collaborate with you to develop a therapeutic plan that is tailored to your strengths, goals, and desired areas of change. Typically, most clients will have a sense of when their counselling goals have been reached. This sense of success typically emerges when you have overcome significant issues in your life and notice new feelings and changes in your behaviors. You may notice an increase in energy, mood, enthusiasm, motivation, general well-being, and interest, and you will gain the confidence to tackle new challenges on your own.

Successful counselling also depends on sustaining contact and momentum with your counselor. By regularly attending sessions, progression and healing are attained more quickly than when sessions are spread far apart or occur irregularly. Most of our clients find weekly sessions the most productive, while some individuals find bi-weekly or twice-a-week sessions as most effective.

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