How does a psychologist gather information about a client?

Using psychoanalytic theory, how would a psychologist gather information about a client who, say, may have gone through an ordeal but doesn't remember something?How does a psychologist gather information about a client?well thats usually called repression. its one of the defense mechanism we ppl use when something happens that upsets us. usually free association or hypnosis would help reveal wat they cant remember.How does a psychologist gather information about a client?Ah, this sounds like a homework question. Use your computer and learn to use Google. This will help you to do your own psychology homework and actually learn about the topic you are researching.How does a psychologist gather information about a client?family and friends and the patient themselves and their medical history as well