What is Existential Therapy?

Existential therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on exploring the fundamental questions of human existence, such as the meaning of life, freedom, responsibility, and mortality. Rooted in existential philosophy, it emphasizes the individual’s experience and the choices they make in creating a meaningful life. Rather than focusing on symptoms or diagnoses, existential therapy addresses the deeper, often universal concerns about existence and helps clients confront the challenges of being human.

What can it help with?

Existential therapy can help with a wide range of challenges, especially those related to feelings of meaninglessness, identity struggles, and profound life questions. It focuses on addressing universal human concerns, such as freedom, responsibility, isolation, and mortality, while empowering individuals to live more authentically and meaningfully.

How does it help?

Existential therapy helps individuals by providing a framework to confront and navigate the deeper, universal challenges of life, such as finding meaning, facing uncertainty, and embracing freedom and responsibility. It doesn’t focus on “fixing” symptoms but instead empowers clients to explore their inner worlds, make authentic choices, and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.