Practising Existential Psychotherapy: The Relational World

Existential psychotherapy has emerged as an approach distinctly different to other models of psychotherapy. It provides significant challenges to, and critiques of, contemporary Western psychotherapy at the level of both theory and practice. This new text by Ernesto Spinelli examines the unique qualities and possibilities of an existential approach to psychotherapy. Drawn from his experiences as an internationally-recognised theorist, lecturer and practitioner, he provides a thorough and accessible account of existential psychotherapy in practice. Beginning with an overview of the theoretical underpinnings of existential psychotherapy, the text goes on to develop a structural model for practice. This three-phase model is illustrated with descriptive examples and topic-focused exercises designed to help readers develop their own practice-based understanding.

About the Author:
Ernesto Spinelli is Professor and Senior Fellow at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regent's College, London