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

15th Apr '25 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

An overview of existential psychotherapy with Dr Nancy Hakim-Dowek.
£ 27.00 £27.00 each (EM Member Price) £ 30.00 full price

25th Jun '25 11.00 am – 1.00 pm

This workshop will explore what neurodivergence is, and the issues that lead many neurodivergent clients to seek support.
£ 27.00 £27.00 each (EM Member Price) £ 30.00 full price

27th Jun '25 11.00 am – 1.00 pm

This workshop will provide an overview of the themes underpinning existential spiritual care
£ 27.00 £27.00 each (EM Member Price) £ 30.00 full price

9th Jul '25 11.00 am – 1.00 pm

In this workshop we will build upon the previous session’s consideration of theory and look at what existential thinking can bring to therapeutic practice.
£ 27.00 £27.00 each (EM Member Price) £ 30.00 full price