Lucy Hill, BACP

Existential therapy online and flexible session options

Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility in a person’s life. It helps when someone feels stuck, restless or unsure about what matters to them, and supports clearer decision-making and acceptance of hard realities.

Sessions are conversational and focus on real-life worries rather than only symptoms. That approach can be useful for people dealing with grief, life changes, relationship strain, anxiety or experiences of trauma and abuse. The work encourages people to notice their values and try different ways of living that fit those values.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether existential ideas feel helpful and to adapt sessions to their needs and goals. This is a joint process where preferences and practicalities guide the plan of work.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people read facial expression and tone, while phone sessions may suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer no camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, pacing thoughts between sessions, or when writing helps people process feelings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and day-to-day commitments, while keeping continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult.