Dutch-born existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen, inspired by anti-psychiatrist RD Laing, developed a philosophical approach to therapy that has become influential globally, with her methods now taught by around 350 accredited therapists in the UK and spawning an international movement. Van Deurzen's new book "Beginning to Live" draws on philosophical traditions spanning from ancient Athens to modern existentialists, offering practical guidance on cultivating meaning and freedom despite life's suffering.
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Dutch-born existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen, inspired by anti-psychiatrist RD Laing, developed a philosophical approach to therapy that has become influential globally, with her methods now taught by around 350 accredited therapists in the UK and spawning an international movement. Van Deurzen's new book "Beginning to Live" draws on philosophical traditions spanning from ancient Athens to modern existentialists, offering practical guidance on cultivating meaning and freedom despite life's suffering.