I am trained in Existential-Humanistic Therapy.

Each Individual session is 60 minutes long. Couples' therapy is 75-80 minutes long.

I think I will answer this slightly differently. I started training in and practising Existential therapy 3 years into my practice. This is because through my training and readings I discovered a way of being with clients and people which was so full of love and appreciation, honesty and sincerity that it was humbling. I started to notice changes in my clients who were making meaningful transitions in their life. To be able to participate in their journey gives me immense joy and hope till this date that we are all capable of becoming more of our current version. As I write this, I feel a genuine love for what human beings are capable of in their life. This is a rewarding experience of my therapist journey.

Existential-Humanistic therapy is a school of thought within Psychology that values human beings navigating their way in life through relationships with self, others and the world as life throws WILD CARDS at them. Simply put, it values and celebrates the story and life of each individual- even if it is filled with fear, sadness, anger, numbness and a disconnect. We are never right or wrong, but our inner life has a rich story to reveal, even to ourselves, and to uncover that is the purpose of therapy work. The ultimate goal is to live a life that is truly ours, not designed by other forces. Most people come to therapy after a life event that involves a PERSONAL LOSS, like loss of a relationship, identity, confidence and self. Such moments are rich as they prompt us to look inward into our neglected self and help to open a door into our wide inner word.

Existential-Humansitic therapy is EXPERIENTIAL, that encourages listening to the music behind our words and reflecting with the therapist on that music. This reflection is best achieved in the presence of a trained professional rather than alone. It involves finding the COURAGE to be open to ourself and be curious about our experiences, even if they are difficult. The answers we seek are within.

It is advisable for us to meet once or twice a week for at least 1- 2 years. Deep therapy can hardly be achieved without frequent meetings. However, many long standing clients eventually reduce the frequency to 2 sessions a month after weekly therapy for 1-2 years. We eventually reach a place when the client seeks sessions out at their own will and pace for deeper conversations.

This answer has no definitive YES or NO. Therapy works well only if we can be CURIOUS and OPEN. Many experienced clients feel that therapy worked for them when they were ready and when they found a good ally in their therapist. If therapy hasn't worked for you, it maybe because of inappropriate timing in your life and an insufficient match between you and the therapist.

Existential-Humanistic therapy usually helps those seeking a deep desire to know themselves as the first step for mental well-being. Quick fixes and immediate resolutions do not bring long-term change and only solve the problem on the surface insufficiently. I advice all people who reach out to try at least 2-4 sessions with me to decide what works for them. I try to help most people, but sometimes I may reach my limits. In that case, we can try to find alternative ways of support, like referrals to other professionals.