As one of the earliest schools of psychotherapy in our modern world, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy aims to explore and understand the root causes of symptoms to work on resolving and regulating their effects. With an approach centred around the patient's needs, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy begins with the therapist engaging the patient and building rapport before starting the assessment process. This process involves the therapist inquiring about the patient’s early relationship with their family, early childhood memories, feelings of love, resentment, attachment, rejection, personality characteristics during childhood, and more. Through learning about family dynamics and early character formation, the therapist can learn more about the patient’s unhelpful thinking patterns and their context in life.

You can learn more about Psychodynamic psychotherapy here.

Empirical evidence supports the efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. It has been found across many studies that this approach is evidence-based, with considerable research supporting the efficacy and effectiveness of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Patients who receive Psychodynamic Psychotherapy maintain therapeutic gains and appear to continue to improve after treatment ends. More interestingly, research has found that non-psychodynamic therapies may be effective in part because the more skilled practitioners utilize techniques that have long been central to psychodynamic theory and practice. The perception that Psychodynamic approaches lack empirical support does not coincide with available scientific evidence and may reflect selective dissemination and bias of research findings. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy has also been found to have one of the lowest relapse rates compared to other non-psychodynamic therapies, meaning that patients could maintain therapeutic improvements for extended periods of time.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an in-depth analytical approach focused on releasing, understanding, and processing unconscious thoughts, emotions, and memories. On the other hand, short-term and present-focused therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), only focus on current symptoms and attempt to 'correct' present symptoms with interventions and little to no discussion of past experiences. This could be distressing to some, especially for clients who express the need to understand the 'what' and 'why' of their past experiences. Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a collaborative process of thoroughly exploring and analyzing past experiences and present symptoms to help create meaning and context for the present.

A referral from your family physician is not needed to begin psychotherapy sessions at the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights. You can contact us directly at (647) 493-0510 or by email at info@adnanzoubi.com to book an initial consultation.

Payments are made by Interac e-transfer or by financing through Medicaid by iFinance here. Invoices are provided on the day of the session for insurance purposes.

While psychotherapy services are not covered by OHIP, we are covered by most health insurance providers. We are also covered for 22 sessions per calendar year if you are eligible for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB). Please check with your insurance provider before booking a session to ensure coverage.

Psychotherapy services are eligible medical expenses that can be claimed on your tax returns every year.

Cancellations are accepted within a 48-hour notice. The full session fee is required for sessions cancelled less than 48 hours in advance and for no-show sessions. If your session can be rescheduled within the same week, the cancellation fee will be waived. We also offer one no-fee cancellation per annum.

A standard session is 50 minutes and the intake session is 90 minutes for individual sessions. We also offer extended 75-minute sessions per your request.

For couples, marriage, and family therapy sessions, a standard session is 75 minutes and the intake session is 90 minutes.

For screener tests, the standard session is 120 minutes.

The frequency of sessions for individual therapy is usually 1 to 5 per week based on your preference and treatment plan. In terms of couples, marriage, and family therapy, the frequency of sessions is usually 1 to 2 sessions per week.

Virtual therapy is shown to be as effective as in-person therapy in providing successful therapeutic outcomes. It also offers a convenient and accessible way to address mental health concerns while maintaining privacy. At the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights, we understand that therapy isn’t always easily accessible in-person, especially for those living in remote areas, without access to a vehicle, or with conflicting schedules. Our online sessions provide the same level of care, confidentiality, and connection as in-person appointments, ensuring you can prioritize your mental health no matter your circumstances.

The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights provides services accessible to Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.