It may be that it was the therapist, rather than the style of therapy. In order to do the work, we all need to feel a certain level of containment. Psychodynamic therapy can bring about very deep, difficult feelings and sometimes you feel worse before you feel better... and it isn't a linear process, it's like that all the way through. However, you need to feel safe while this is happening and your therapist needs to provide a bit of safety and containment. So it might just be that you and your former T were not a good fit.

I'm glad that you've found something which works for you.