Existential Humanistic Therapy

Existential humanism is a type of therapy that primarily focuses on working through our deepest fears, identifying our authentic selves, taking personal responsibility for our choices and finding meaning in life. From a philosophical perspective, this therapy views human nature as being basically good with the full potential to build fulfilling relationships and make choices that benefit ourselves as well as others.

In practice, the therapist speaks from a place of authenticity, acts with empathy and values maintaining unconditional positive regard for the client. The client is directed and encouraged to explore who they truly are and to think and act authentically and responsibly. In this work, a person effectively frees themselves of assumptions, positions, habits or opinions that block them from finding meaning or living a fuller life. Often times this means exploring our ultimate fears about isolation, pain, despair, loneliness and dying as these anxieties are frequently the real issue underlying our day to day problems. Gaining a deeper understanding in the above ways allows for growth and self-actualisation which ultimately makes room for personal freedom and resilience.