Significant Events in Existential Psychotherapy: The Client’s Perspective

Abstract

Three ex-clients were interviewed about significant events occurring within existential therapy. Data was analysed through a descriptive phenomenological method (Giorgi, 2009). All participants identify a powerful therapist, an authentic alliance, a non-judgemental environment, validation of subjectivity and a cooperative approach. Two participants also identify therapist disclosure and reflection/experiential restructuring events. Key words Client perception, existential psychotherapy, phenomenological method, significant event