Who is Existential Therapy?

Existential Therapy is like having a friendly guide who helps you figure out what makes you you.

Imagine you're playing with your toys, and suddenly one of them breaks, it feels sad, right? That’s kind of how existential therapy works. It's not about fixing the toy, but helping you understand why that broken toy made you feel a certain way. A therapist acts like a buddy who asks questions like, “What did you like most about that toy?” or “How do you think it feels to be sad when something breaks?” This helps kids (and grown-ups too!) learn more about themselves.

In existential therapy, the therapist doesn’t tell you what to think. Instead, they ask questions and listen, just like how your best friend might say, “Tell me more about that!” when something fun happens. It’s not about being right or wrong; it's about learning what makes you feel happy, sad, brave, or curious.

This kind of therapy helps people think about big questions, like “Who am I?”, “What do I want?”, and “Why does life feel this way?”, but in a simple, playful way. It's like putting on a pair of imaginary glasses that let you see your thoughts more clearly.