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The Existential Academy is a Community Interest Company, based in West Hampstead in London.  It  is a place for study, training and education in relation to human existence.  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 well being despite the demands, challenges, and frustrations of contemporary life.

Our focus is on psychotherapy, counselling and coaching: helping people reach more of their goals and yet feel less over-stretched doing so.  We do this by focussing on what really matters to each person, and by using our--and their-- knowledge of where longer-lasting well being can be found. 

The Existential Academy provides short courses for interested members of the public, continuing professional development for established professionals and our flagship introductory course which has been designed to be closely integrated with the training courses provided by the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling.

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Advanced Existential Coaching & Existential Leadership 19 Feb ’19

Advanced Existential Coaching & Existential Leadership

This course will provide students with a focused approach to existential thinking and practice, covering the ideas of existential thinkers.
How the universe works - Medicine wheel maps out our relationship to the cosmos and other people 22 Feb ’19

How the universe works - Medicine wheel maps out our relationship to the cosmos and other people

The Medicine Wheel is a series of interlocking maps of life and shows us the forces that operate on us from all directions. The wheels are circles of power and knowledge, ways of understanding life and its cyclical and circular nature. They teach of our connection to all things and show our way to Centre, our way home. Our ancient ancestors saw the world in terms of circles and cycles and so it was natural that they should teach of life in this manner.
Meaning in Life 1 Mar ’19

Meaning in Life

A 2-day workshop on evidence-based theories and practices for practitioners
Introduction to Humanist Pastoral Care 6 Apr ’19

Introduction to Humanist Pastoral Care

A one day workshop introducing participants to humanist pastoral care and it's rise in the UK and the Netherlands. The workshop will cover theoretical and practical applications as well as ethics.