History
Existential Therapy is based on the theories of philosophers such as Heidegger, Kierkegaard, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty. It
was developed by therapists Medard Boss, Ludwig Binswager, Ronald Laign andEmmy van Deurzen. The latter founded the Society For Existential Analysis in London; the first of its kind in the UK. It is one of the centres for the approach of Existential psychotherapy and operates a highly influential journal on the subject.
Approach
Existential therapists aim to encourage the client to be honest with themselves, to broaden their views on their surrounding world and environment, and to make firm decisions about future plans. Existential Therapy is based on the assumption that people are directly responsible for their lives and the environment they exist in.
How can it help?
Existential psychotherapy is suitable for those willing to increase their self-awareness and who are prepared to take control of their lives and make positive changes. Relationship and family issues are among the issues that can be addressed.
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