How does philosophical counseling differ from psychoanalysis?
Psychoanalysis largely focuses on the unconscious and the ways in which unconscious thoughts, motivations, and other mental processes shape the person that you are today. By uncovering and understanding your unconscious mental self, psychoanalysis uses a therapeutic method aimed at psychic and emotional problems.
Philosophy, on the other hand, focuses primarily on concepts and principles and on a critical style of thought. While we might occasionally examine the unconscious mind, our focus is on the conscious mind and the principles that guide that mind. By deeply examining the principles and concepts that drive your thought processes we seek to recognize and overcome any contradictions in your thought or logical fallacies in your reasoning. Doing so allows us to have an open discussion about the best course of action in any situation.
Psychoanalysis largely focuses on the unconscious and the ways in which unconscious thoughts, motivations, and other mental processes shape the person that you are today. By uncovering and understanding your unconscious mental self, psychoanalysis uses a therapeutic method aimed at psychic and emotional problems.
Philosophy, on the other hand, focuses primarily on concepts and principles and on a critical style of thought. While we might occasionally examine the unconscious mind, our focus is on the conscious mind and the principles that guide that mind. By deeply examining the principles and concepts that drive your thought processes we seek to recognize and overcome any contradictions in your thought or logical fallacies in your reasoning. Doing so allows us to have an open discussion about the best course of action in any situation.