Psychotherapy based on psychodynamic principles makes use of the idea that how you behave now is determined by past experiences. If relevant, in the first consultation you will be asked questions about your early experiences. This can provide the therapist clues about your current issues. The object of this is not to put blame on the past, but to help us to understand current concerns in context and to enable you to move forward. In our work, psychodynamic psychotherapy is rarely used in isolation - CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), and person-centred counselling are also important approaches.