The unconscious

The real McCoy of psychotherapy

  • Joan Dallaway
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9791/ajpanz.1999.04

Abstract

What follows may be described as my 'free association' on the subject matter of the NZAP Conference 1999, The Unconscious- the Real McCoy of Psychotherapy? Since I practise from an integrative and holistic perspective, I scoured many sources that have guided and influenced my being a psychotherapist, seeking in them what may be identified as the 'real McCoy'. My sourcing was not exhaustive. I offer an entree and look forward to the feast we may savour together as we begin to reflect on our individual and collective practice and chosen interpretations of many psychotherapeutic narratives.

Author Biography

Joan Dallaway

As recorded in 1999.

Joan Dallaway began her professional life as a teacher, during which time she developed her interest in the study of human behaviours and relationships. She left teaching in 1971 and worked as a Pastoral Assistant for three and a half years. Joan then trained as an Anglican priest and Psychotherapist at the same time, finding the integration of the two disciplines that reflect on the nature of being human a fascinating study. Her passion for integrative psychotherapy has developed from this time. 

Joan teaches Psychotherapy at the Auckland Institute of Technology and has a private practice of psychotherapy and supervision in South Auckland. Joan became a member of NZAP in 1985 and a member of the Auckland Supervisors' group in 1992.

Published
1999-07-30
How to Cite
Dallaway, J. (1999). The unconscious: The real McCoy of psychotherapy. Ata: Journal of Psychotherapy Aotearoa New Zealand, 5(1), 22-27. https://doi.org/10.9791/ajpanz.1999.04
Issue
Vol. 5 No. 1 (1999): Forum: The Journal of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (Inc.)
Section
Articles