psychoanalysis
noun/ˌsaɪkəʊəˈnæləsɪs/
/ˌsaɪkəʊəˈnæləsɪs/
(also analysis)
[uncountable]- a method of treating somebody who has problems with their mental health by encouraging them to talk about past experiences and feelings, and trying to help them understand fears and feelings that they were not conscious ofTopics Mental healthc1
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