Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis was created by Sigmund Freud and defined by him in 1923 as a procedure for investigating mental processes, a method of treatment and a scientific discipline. The father of psychoanalysis, as Freud is commonly referred to, was able to observe in his treatment of his patients the existence of unconscious mental processes behind the symptoms they presented. There are unconscious mental processes unknown to the person themselves that can cause great suffering and various physical and psychological symptoms, as well as difficulties in daily life and in relationships with other people.

Although analysis is a unique process for each patient, we could say that this process consists of recognizing the psychic processes of the analysand, through his/her free speech. During the journey, it is possible to revisit one's own journey and perceive oneself in it, in the choices, in the repetitions, in the contradictions, in the stumbles, etc. However, it is not only a process of self-knowledge, but a possibility for the analysand to reconcile with himself/herself and with what he/she will encounter along the way.

In my opinion, this method enables psychic transformations that can bring some relief from suffering, in addition to expanding the possibilities and potential of the person undergoing analysis – it opens up a whole range of possibilities! Those who seek analysis are those who suffer and understand that the journey alone is no longer possible.