Clinical services Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy are effective treatments for a range of emotional problems including depression, phobias, anxiety, trauma and obsessions. Those who experience difficulties in relationships, find it hard to adjust to loss or life changes, feel they are not fulfilling their full potential, or struggle with a loss of meaning in their lives, may also benefit. The list of symptoms is not definitive but rather is a guide of the type of emotional difficulties that can usually helped by psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a reflective process in which the psychoanalyst or psychotherapist aims to assist the individual by exploring unconscious processes in order to increase self-awareness and understanding of the individual’s inner world and it’s impact on past and present relationships. Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy involves a commitment to regular fifty-minute sessions over a considerable length of time. The treatment takes place in a safe and confidential atmosphere, is consistent and frequent and allows a deep and supported exploration of problems within the relationship with the psychoanalyst or psychotherapist. Through talking and linking associated thoughts and behavioural patterns, the individual is helped to understand current problems. Symptoms may be reduced and distress alleviated when the treatment leads to a better understanding of the complex and often unconsciously based emotional and relationship problems. Training Provision NIASP provides a rigorous professional, accredited, training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The training lasts for a minimum of four years, includes a personal analysis, attendance at and participation in weekly and monthly theoretical and clinical seminars, the completion of two supervised training cases and the presentation of a qualifying clinical paper. NIASP training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy is accredited by the BPC. NIASP provides continuing professional development for members.