...Psychodynamic therapy is usually long term, giving the client time to explore their lives in depth.

On the other hand, directive therapy is more short-term, and is focused on solutions, rather than causes for behaviour. Directive therapy is guided by the therapist, and aims to change maladaptive behavioural and thought patterns, as well as discover solutions to the current challenge. Clients learn to cope with the difficulties that they experience, or to change their coping mechanisms.

Therapy can be useful for a variety of areas and difficulties: