Moving on to the differences between person-centred therapy and psychoanalysis, the primary distinction between these two psychotherapies is that the person-centred therapy focuses on the conscious mind, whereas psychoanalysis focuses on an individual’s unconscious and how the influences of childhood experiences mould one’s present behaviours and beliefs (Ogborne, 2004, p. 6). Fundamentally, the aim of the person-centred therapy is self-actualisation and the positive belief in human ability, whilst psychoanalysis focuses on insight interpretation and negative aspects of an individual.
Besides that, the pivot point of psychoanalysis is to make the unconscious conscious in order for the client to gain insight of himself. This psychotherapy leans towards a more counterintuitive stance, whereby the outcome of the counselling is dependent on the therapist’s interpretation of the client’s dreams and symbols (Corey, 2009; …show more content…
Due to the limited access and past researches documented, I suggest that future researchers may consider studying, analysing and evaluating the common ground and difference within these two therapies. Nonetheless, after comparing the two psychotherapies, I propose that the application of person-centred approach is not suitable for clients who are expecting feedback. As mentioned earlier, person-centred therapist encourages the clients to uncover and resolve their own problems. They provide supports and guidance, but there is no presence of evaluation or interpretation of retrieved data to the client. In that case, clients who anticipate assessment of their problems may opt for psychoanalysis
Besides that, the pivot point of psychoanalysis is to make the unconscious conscious in order for the client to gain insight of himself. This psychotherapy leans towards a more counterintuitive stance, whereby the outcome of the counselling is dependent on the therapist’s interpretation of the client’s dreams and symbols (Corey, 2009; …show more content…
Due to the limited access and past researches documented, I suggest that future researchers may consider studying, analysing and evaluating the common ground and difference within these two therapies. Nonetheless, after comparing the two psychotherapies, I propose that the application of person-centred approach is not suitable for clients who are expecting feedback. As mentioned earlier, person-centred therapist encourages the clients to uncover and resolve their own problems. They provide supports and guidance, but there is no presence of evaluation or interpretation of retrieved data to the client. In that case, clients who anticipate assessment of their problems may opt for psychoanalysis