Existential Psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the individual's experience and the search for meaning in life. It emphasizes personal responsibility, freedom, and the inherent challenges of existence, such as anxiety, isolation, and mortality. This form of therapy encourages clients to confront these existential concerns and explore their values, beliefs, and choices.
The therapy draws on ideas from existential philosophy, particularly the works of thinkers like Søren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche. By fostering self-awareness and authenticity, Existential Psychotherapy aims to help individuals create a more meaningful and fulfilling life, despite the uncertainties they may face.