Existential Psychotherapy in London

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Life can be challenging. We can be left asking, "Who am I? What is the reason for my existence? Why do I feel so alone? Should I be doing something more important with my time?" Existential therapy works to help you finally find answers to these questions, freeing you to create a life that you feel good being in.

What is existential psychotherapy?

Existential psychotherapy believes that anxiety and depression often stem from feeling confused about the meaning and purpose of living.

Unlike other forms of talk therapy that turn to psychology for answers to wellbeing, existential psychotherapy looks to philosophy. This perspective means you can move beyond just your thoughts and personal history to a larger context of the world itself, and how you fit within it.

What are the goals of this therapy?

By asking philosophical questions about life, freedom vs. responsibility, existential therapy helps you accept what you cannot change. It then supports you to make rational, values-based decisions around what you can change, so you can create a life that has meaning for you personally. 

What are the benefits of working with an existential therapist? 

  • develop new awareness of who you are and what you value
  • recognise what is holding you back
  • understand your own power to change
  • accept what you can't change 
  • uncover new perspectives and paths forward
  • feel less overwhelmed by life's challenges
  • develop greater acceptance of life as it is 
  • gain confidence with decision making
  • have a sense of belonging 
  • feel more connected to yourself and others
  • and more at ease with yourself and your life. 

Find meaning and purpose in life - the Harley Therapy™ approach

We connect you with therapists who can either work exclusively from an existential approach, or who offer integrative therapy, blending existential tools with other approaches to suit your needs. You can trust that your existential psychotherapist will have at least ten years of experience working with clients with issues just like yours, and are truly invested in your personal growth.

What can existential counselling help with?

The existential approach can help with issues like the following:

  • loneliness, disconnection and relationship issues
  • depression and anxiety
  • lack of identity or identity crisis
  • addictions and eating disorders
  • low self-esteem and social anxiety
  • lack of focus and trouble moving forward
  • making poor decisions or self-sabotage
  • obsessive thoughts.

Make better decisions and move forward

Sick of living a life that just keeps taking you further and further away from the person you meant to be? And ready to really be yourself and create a life of value? Call us now to book a first session with an existential counsellor or use our online booking form.  

Our welcoming central London therapy clinics

As well as our main clinic on Harley Street, we also offer existential psychotherapy sessions at our rooms near London Bridge.

If you’re unable, or prefer not to come for therapy in person, online therapy is another way to seek support from an accredited therapist with Harley Therapy. All therapists offer online therapy sessions using platforms such as Skype, Facetime, Zoom, etc.

Whether looking for a face to face or online appointment the booking process options are the same. Either find a therapist by browsing through the list on this page and book online, or call our experienced support team who will match you with a psychotherapist who is best suited to your specific needs and book over the phone.

All therapy sessions last for 50 minutes and our fee structure is very simple.

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How to book your session

Call us now on 0345 474 1724 OR book online

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All of our practitioners are qualified and accredited with reputable professional associations for counselling and psychotherapy.


Updated Jan 17, 2024 by Dr. Sheri Jacobson Dr Sheri Jacobson





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