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Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy developed by Sigmund Freud. It involves creating a supportive and therapeutic relationship between therapist and patient to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts that may be causing difficulties in the patient’s life. Psychoanalysis is used to treat a range of psycho…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 2574-612X 🗓 Reviewed October 2026

Overview

Psychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy developed by Sigmund Freud. It involves creating a supportive and therapeutic relationship between therapist and patient to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts that may be causing difficulties in the patient’s life. Psychoanalysis is used to treat a range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. It can also help to improve a person’s emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and insight. Psychoanalysis is a powerful and influential method of understanding psychology and understanding ourselves.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research (ISSN 2574-612X).

Journal editorial board
Wei Xu · China Hassan Banaruee · Germany Karim Sedky · United States

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