Hi Symbiosis,

As far as I know, I think more people are practicing the more modern version of analysis these days termed psychodynamic psychotherapy. But, yes, there are those who still practice the more formal type of analysis. I have heard that this "more formal" type is intensive and you go usually 4 times a week. To be honest, I don't know the ways that the more formal type of analysis differs from the more modern version of "talk therapy," so I don't know how to answer your support question - except to say that I myself see a therapist with the hope and intention of obtaining support. So I don't think it is unusual to make that request. Here is a good description of psychodynamic psychotherapy:
http://www.cbtvspsychodynamic.com/Psychodynamic.html