Andrew Jones

I provide a contemporary psychoanalytic approach which acknowledges and works with the unconscious mind of the client. Understanding the interaction between the conscious mind, the unconscious and the body is key to developing self understanding and change.

Areas of Special Interest

• anxiety
• depression
• loneliness
• conflict
• lack of direction in life
• somatic and health difficulties

What is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?

This is a type of talking therapy which focusses upon and actively works with the persons unconscious mind.
Our unconscious mind is out of day to day awareness and yet has considerable influence over our intentions and behaviours. Therefore  change is not easy and it can feel that at times we get in our own way or battle with ourselves as a consequence.Having skilled help from a psychotherapist who understands this process is vital in making changes at this deeper level. 

How effective is it?
Research has shown Psychoanalytically infomed  psychotherapy to be effective with a range of difficulties and disorders. The research also indicates that clients continue to grow and benefit from the effects of this type of therapy after the therapy has stopped.

Counselling/Therapy Approach

I usually see people for weekly or twice weekly  sessions.

I would encourage you to;

• Follow your thoughts and give expression to your feelings.
• Explore your inner life and your relationships
• Notice and explore the therapy relationship

The exploration of the therapy relationship is the core of psychoanalytic therapy. The information gleaned here provides a window into your unconscious process which brings to awareness unacknowledged yet active fears, patterns and longings. These lost aspects are acknowledged, reworked and integrated in a way that bring a more secure, whole and stronger sense of self.

Background and Experience

I have been a psychotherapist in private practice since 2003. Prior to that I have worked for the DHB both in NZ and overseas in the UK. As well as working in private practice I have also presented a variety of  workshops. Workshops have addressed subjects such as object relations in practice, writing psychotherapy formulations, managing complex risk, and psychodynamic nursing.
I am also an advisor for the Health and Disability Commission.

Supervision Services

I offer supervision to psychotherapists who wish to develop a psychoanalytic perspective on their work or gain an applied understanding of British Object Relations theory.

I also have a good understanding of systems theory and cybernetics as applied to families and social systems.

I have worked extensively with clients experiencing complex trauma and personality difficulties.