Certified Courses for CPD

The Existential Academy hosts a number of certified courses for professionals, certified as part of continuing professional development.

Foundation Course

A one year foundation course in psychotherapy, counselling & coaching, which three terms of study and training, leads to the NSPC foundation certificate in psychotherapy and counselling

Existential Psychotherapy Training

A full clinical training programme for those wishing to become eligible for UKCP registration as Existential Psychotherapists while also adding a Masters degree to their existing ...

Welcome to the Existential Academy!

The Existential Academy is a Community Interest company, based in West Hampstead in London and is the heart of the existential psychotherapy community.

We offer studies, training and further education in psychotherapy and in particular in existential psychotherapy. Our approach draws on a long philosophical tradition, but brings this up to date applying it in a practical way to enable people to achieve greater wellbeing despite the demands, challenges, and frustrations of contemporary life.

The Existential Academy provides a yearlong foundation course designed to be closely integrated with the training courses provided by the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Short Courses and Workshops

23rd Jan '26 11.00 am – 1.00 pm

Join Elizabeth Young and Joanna Mutlow for a workshop that will use case study discussions to illustrate how people in transient spaces develop meaning
£ 25.50 £25.50 each (EM Member Price) £ 30.00 full price

10th Mar '26 11.00 am – 1.00 pm

Marc Boaz builds on and critiques Rollo May and Stephen Diamond, shifting focus from human ‘evil’ to everyday expressions of devastation.
£ 25.50 £25.50 each (EM Member Price) £ 30.00 full price

11th Mar '26 11.00 am – 1.00 pm

This workshop will introduce the culture of gaming, an overview of types of games and the social world they facilitate. Led by Danny van Deurzen-Smith
£ 25.50 £25.50 each (EM Member Price) £ 30.00 full price