What is Psychoanalysis? Debunking Myths and Shedding Light

Contrary to popular belief, psychoanalysis is not limited to Freud’s iconic image of “the couch,” nor is it solely a one-on-one clinical practice (patient-therapist). Psychoanalysis encompasses various approaches which, while differing in their theoretical perspectives and intervention methodologies, all converge in recognizing the centrality of unconscious psychic processes. Essentially, it is three things:

1. A theory about how the mind works and is structured (Metapsychology)

2. A method of treatment (Clinical Practice)

3. A way to interpret cultural, political, and social phenomena (An Interpretive Framework for Understanding Reality)

Its role in understanding individual and collective processes is as alive and vital as ever, fully asserting its rightful place in society. While acknowledging its Freudian heritage, contemporary psychoanalysis engages in constant dialogue with neuroscience and cognitive sciences, medicine, philosophy and ethics, social and communication sciences, performing arts and literature, artificial intelligence, and even quantum physics. It is continuously searching for new and more complex paradigms to approach and comprehend the truth of things.

Our philosophy is rooted in an open and interdisciplinary approach, embracing the cross-pollination of knowledge. It is dedicated to fostering the development of complex and critical thinking while promoting a culture of human rights advocacy and social change.