Phillip Sobel – Psychotherapist

Existential psychotherapy may sound technical or abstract, but in practice it is deeply human and accessible. Rooted in existential philosophy, it explores what it means to be alive, to make choices, and to navigate the challenges we all face in our own unique way. At its heart, it is a therapy that helps us understand ourselves more honestly and live more meaningfully.

In a world where medical and scientific models often dominate the conversation about mental health, existential therapy offers a different path. Rather than diagnosing or reducing people to symptoms, it looks at your lived experience — your relationships, fears, values, hopes, and the questions that sit quietly beneath the surface of everyday life. My role is to help you explore your world with curiosity and compassion, making sense of what feels overwhelming or confusing.

Many of us assume we know ourselves well, yet it is often only when we have a safe, confidential space to speak freely that our deeper feelings and beliefs begin to emerge. Therapy provides that space. Together, we can uncover the patterns, assumptions, and unspoken emotions that shape your life, sometimes without your awareness.

Whether you’re struggling with the loss of someone important, living with the impact of trauma, feeling trapped in a life that doesn’t feel like your own, or wrestling with the ordinary — yet profound — challenges of being human, existential therapy can help. By opening up your inner world, new possibilities and choices begin to appear, allowing you to move toward a life that feels truer, steadier, and more connected.

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist in Golders Green North London available for you to book an initial appointment on: 07968 270 420.