Analysand (noun)

A person undergoing psychoanalysis or undergoing analysis of their unconscious thoughts and emotions.

Origin:

From french analysant, from the verb analyser, meaning to analyze.

Examples:

1. The analysand was undergoing therapy to understand their childhood traumas.
2. The psychoanalyst was trained to help the analysand uncover unconscious thoughts and emotions.
3. The analysand was encouraged to free associate and express their thoughts during the therapy session.
4. The process of psychoanalysis involves the analysand and the therapist working together to understand the unconscious mind.
5. The analysand was making progress in therapy as they began to understand their unconscious fears and desires.